INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Time off

PERA Retirement

Résumé du poste

Denver Public Schools is seeking a district literacy specialist to improve student achievement by providing individualized support to schools. The role leads professional learning communities and partners with district academics to advance literacy, CRE, and multilingual learner outcomes.

Responsibilities include facilitating literacy PL cycles, coaching teachers, analyzing district data, and collaborating with teams to implement district priorities across Colorado's largest urban district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Education or relevant subject area.
• Master's degree preferred in relevant subject area.
• Four years teaching experience with at least two years coaching teachers.

Responsabilités

• Develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in literacy for the District and school teams to meet outcomes.
• Facilitates learning cycles across schools, setting goals and coaching participants.
• Models culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders and conducts feedback conversations.
• Analyzes district data and classroom observations to inform school support.
• Collaborates to achieve results and supports multilingual learners through evidence-based practices.

Connaissances

Literacy instruction

Multilingual learners

Culturally responsive education

Coaching

Professional learning

Formation

Bachelor's in Education

Master's preferred

Description du poste

Job Description

Applications will be received until November 1st, 2026.

About This Job

Responsible for improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. Will specialize in a specific content area: humanities, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).

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

• In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in literacy 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
• Facilitates learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants
• 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
• Works collaboratively on a team 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
• Collaboratively develops and facilitates professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on evidence-based best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
• Builds trust-based relationships and influences instructional improvement across diverse stakeholders; supports meaningful change without direct supervisory authority
• Supports with district curriculum adoption and implementation
• Contributes to team and organizational initiatives as needed

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant subject area
• Master's Degree in Relevant subject area preferred
• Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
• Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners and leading for Spanish Literacy
• Knowledge of best practices in literacy 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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, actively seeking feedback, reflecting on practice, and applying new learning to improve outcomes for students and educators
• 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 is 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.