CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, WORLD LANGUAGES

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,457 - 90,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the development and implementation of World Language curriculum that aligns with Colorado Academic Standards. The candidate will work to enhance teaching quality and support educators to achieve higher student outcomes. A focus on innovative instructional strategies and equity in education is crucial.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive teaching experience, and proficiency in Spanish. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree major in a curriculum focus area.
• CDE teaching certificate in World Languages required.
• Five years of successful teaching experience in World Languages or Spanish Language Arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of World Language curriculum aligned to standards.
• Assess teacher needs and develop instructional resources.
• Analyze student achievement data to improve quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Strong curriculum design

Successful teaching experience

Data analysis skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a curriculum focus area

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 22, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted afterward. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

Responsible for identifying and supporting the use of high-quality instructional resources, enhancing teaching and learning, and scaling effective programs to meet student achievement goals and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. Focuses heavily on delivering high‑quality instructional materials through the lens of resource development, curation, refinement, implementation, and continual improvement.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $75,457 - $90,548. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.

What You’ll Do

• Leads the development, implementation, and continual improvement efforts of World Language and Spanish Language Arts curriculum aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards; applies instructional expertise to improving the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction in District schools, specifically implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Assesses needs of World Language and Spanish Language Arts teachers and school leaders and leads development of resources to address those needs and increase the quality of instruction.
• Ensures strong alignment between standards/shifts, scope and sequence and assessment items and strong vertical and horizontal alignment in World Languages and Spanish Language Arts resources.
• Revises curriculum based upon student outcomes and implementation feedback.
• Develops research‑based recommendations for instructional strategies, professional development, and assessments to increase the quality of teaching and learning in World Languages and Spanish Language Arts.
• Deeply analyzes student achievement data (student work samples, interim assessments and performance‑based assessments) to determine how to better develop materials and provide targeted, high‑quality teacher supports.
• Develops strategies and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for individual projects that are easily translated into individual work goals and deliverables.
• Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly, using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion by holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.
• Builds relationships and liaises with various internal departments to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides guidance and support in the development of assessment items to be used on District course assessments.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree major in a curriculum focus area.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CDE teaching certificate in World Languages (elementary or secondary K‑12) required.
• A teaching career with five or more years of highly successful teaching experience in World Languages and/or Spanish Language Arts; candidates with a minimum of two years of teaching experience with exceptional results will be considered if there is relevant prior work experience.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish.
• Proven, multi‑year track record of exemplary teaching achievement, especially the achievement of low‑income, underrepresented/under‑served students.
• Experience in the design of standards‑based curriculum and assessments.
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.