Manager, Curriculum And Instruction

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Carries out district vision for equitable and linguistically responsive instruction in mathematics, working collaboratively with stakeholders. Develops and implements district-wide instructional systems for mathematics intervention including high quality instructional materials, professional learning, and assessments. Builds the capacity of district specialists to provide individualized school support. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of teaching and/or leadership experience in mathematics, including two (2) years with coaching or management responsibilities.
Bachelor's Degree - Education or relevant subject area
Master's Degree - Education or relevant subject area
Knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, standards-based education, and effective instructional programs and methodologies for mathematics intervention.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive manner.
Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel.
Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
Demonstrated proficiency with Google products including Docs, Sheets, Slides and Gmail.
Valid Colorado Driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
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

Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners

Responsibilities

Collaboratively creates and implements the comprehensive vision and strategic plan for mathematics intervention in partnership with school-based team members, the schools team, and other academic departments.
Identifies and promotes research-based recommendations for instructional strategies, professional learning, assessments, and school structures that increase the quality and effectiveness of math interventions.
Creates and facilitates professional learning for school and district leaders aligned to the implementation of high quality instructional materials and intervention best-practices as part of a year-long scope and sequence of professional learning.
Develops the capacity of district specialists to provide exemplary customer service and professional learning opportunities to schools on effective instructional systems and practices for mathematics intervention.
Develops partnerships with the principal supervision team to ensure school support effectively addresses needs and aligns school intervention plans to best practices.
Collaborates with Humanities, Multilingual Education, and Exceptional Student Services to ensure coherent and alignment across functions.
Collaboratively implements the district assessment strategy and regularly analyzes data to inform the strategic plan for mathematics intervention.
Manages the procurement and implementation of district-wide curricular resources for mathematics intervention.
Builds a strong team culture grounded in district values, establishes clear expectations, monitors progress, and holds team members accountable to team goals.
Supervises K-12 Mathematics Intervention team members.