Instructional Specialist

DPS•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for improving student achievement by designing and leading professional learning communities for teachers, teacher leaders and school leaders. Will specialize in a specific content area (e.g., academics, digital, multilingual education infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area
At least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners
CDE Teaching License
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of district-wide professional learning in content area for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction
Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback conversations
Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support, with a focus on long-term and off-track multilingual learners
Works collaboratively to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools
In collaboration with the multilingual education team, develops professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
Supports with district curriculum adoption and implementation