Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction
DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO4d • Onsite
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Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (2027-2028 School Year)
DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) is the primary instructional coach and teacher-development leader at a DSST Public Schools campus. As a core member of the School Leadership Team, the DCI partners with school leaders to strengthen instruction and drive student achievement. The role directly coaches and manages approximately 12–15 teachers through weekly classroom observations, actionable feedback, individualized support, and professional growth plans. The position is full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, exempt, and in-person, with a planned start in Summer 2027 following new administrator training. The specific start date will be confirmed closer to the beginning of the school year. Positions are available at middle and high schools across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. The DCI supports teachers in planning and delivering rigorous, standards-aligned, college-preparatory instruction; analyzes student assessment data to identify learning gaps and guide instructional improvement; and leads schoolwide assessment implementation. The role also develops and facilitates professional learning, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Days, and collaborates with department chairs, school leaders, and DSST's Home Office on curriculum and instructional systems. Depending on campus needs, additional duties may include staff or student recruitment, teaching a course, advising students, or other schoolwide initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades 6–12.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and lead adults toward strong professional growth and student outcomes.
- Deep commitment to educational equity and the belief that every student deserves access to an exceptional education.
- Strong instructional knowledge and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to continuous reflection and growth.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coaching teachers, facilitating professional development, or leading instructional improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, and data-driven instruction.
- Experience implementing research-based instructional practices and supporting teacher development.
- Experience supporting students from historically underserved communities, including students of color, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Coach, manage, and develop approximately 12–15 teachers through consistent feedback, individualized support, and professional growth plans.
- Conduct classroom observations at least weekly and provide actionable feedback aligned with DSST's Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric.
- Facilitate real-time coaching, practice clinics, and lesson internalization meetings.
- Use DSST coaching tools to track observations, feedback, action steps, and teacher growth over time.
- Partner with teachers to plan and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, including course pacing calendars, unit plans, and daily lessons.
- Develop teachers' ability to internalize, deliver, and refine DSST curriculum to meet student learning needs.
- Support high-quality, college-preparatory instruction that promotes academic growth and success for all students.
- Lead teachers in analyzing assessment data, identifying learning gaps, and developing actionable plans to improve instruction and student outcomes.
- Monitor schoolwide academic progress and support data-informed instructional decisions aligned with school goals.
- Lead schoolwide assessment implementation, including testing schedules, staff preparation, and compliance with district and state requirements.
- Develop and execute a schoolwide professional learning vision that supports teacher growth and instructional excellence.
- Design and facilitate professional development, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Days grounded in adult learning best practices.
- Collaborate with department chairs, school leaders, and DSST's Home Office to strengthen curriculum, instructional systems, and networkwide professional learning.
- Depending on school needs, support staff recruitment and hiring, student recruitment, teach a course, advise students, or contribute to other schoolwide initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Fertility and adoption support.
- Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- 11+ weeks off each year.
- Relocation stipend/support for candidates moving from more than 75 miles outside Denver, including out-of-state applicants.
- Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
- Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
- Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.
- Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) participation.
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