DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - STEAM

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools in Colorado is seeking a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to lead a district-wide vision for STEAM, Educational Technology, Academic AI, Library Services, and arts and physical education, in collaboration with schools and multilingual education teams.

Responsibilities include data-informed planning, budgeting, and professional learning for coaches and school leaders, with a focus on equitable, linguistically responsive instruction and high-quality education for all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science and/or STEM, Literacy, Social Sciences and/or Humanities.
• Five years of experience in instructional/educational leadership or curriculum and instruction.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence and equity in the community.
• Residence in Colorado while employed by DPS.

Responsibilities

• Creates and leads the district K-12 comprehensive vision for STEAM and related areas.
• Develops systems for progress monitoring with student and school data.
• Manages district-supported curriculum programs K-12 and coordinates materials evaluation.
• Leads AI tool adoption and ensures safe, effective use.
• Develops capacity of STEAM team to provide coaching and professional learning.
• Collaborates on assessments and uses data to guide school support.
• Fosters a culture of excellence, service, and equity across the district.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Equity focus

Instructional leadership

STEAM integration

Multilingual support

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About This Job

Leads the successful development and implementation of standards, curriculum and instruction across grades K-12 aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and Common Core State Standards, setting a vision for equitable and linguistically responsive instruction. Provides support to ensure successful integration of district-wide initiatives at the school level. Builds a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and learning that drives high levels of achievement for all students. Broadly responsible for leading a curriculum and instruction function for the District in a content area(s): Science, Arts & Physical Education, Educational Technology, Academic Artificial Intelligence, and LIbrary Services (STEAM), and/or other areas of focus.

• The Director must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $117,624 - $144,066
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• Creates the district K-12 comprehensive vision and strategic plan for content area of STEAM inclusive of Science, Educational Technology, Library Services, Academic AI use, and Arts & Physical Education in collaboration with (and not limited to) schools, the Schools team, multilingual education, the assessment team, and other department teams
• Develops systems for progress monitoring and refining the strategic plan with student data and school observation data.
• Manages district-supported "opt-in" curriculum and instructional programs in grades K-12 for Science, Arts & Physical Education and coordinates the adoption, budgeting and evaluation of all related, district adopted and supported instructional materials
• Manages the District’s strategic academic AI implementation including partnering with other departments to ensure safe and effective use of specific tool support
• Develops the capacity of the STEAM team to provide exemplary customer service and professional learning opportunities to schools on equitable and linguistically responsive instruction, curriculum and assessment.
• Collaboratively implements related assessment strategy; provides professional learning to district coaches and directors of schools on related assessments; develops analysis of district assessments and uses the data to inform school support
• Develops 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 opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners and students with IEPs

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Science and/or STEM, Literacy, Social Sciences and/or Humanities
• Master's Degree in Education, Science and/or STEM, Literacy, Social Sciences and/or Humanities preferred
• Five years of experience in instructional/educational leadership or curriculum and instruction
• 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.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.