Job Description
** Applications will be received until
June 23, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at
careers.dpsk12.org **
About this job:
The Instructional Programs Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring the integrity, excellence and ongoing development of the educational programs in the College. The Associate Dean manages aspects of instruction within the college. This includes faculty supervision, curriculum, scheduling and assessment oversight, and adherence to standards as required by accreditation and industry regulation. In addition, the Associate Dean supports instructors in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, classroom management, and school and community communications. The Associate Dean supports the Instructional Dean of the College in strategic planning, program development, and by representing the college and the programs in both internal and external relations. The Associate Dean works closely with the Instructional Dean to develop and monitor College budgets and support college-wide and programmatic accreditation. This job description is written from a general College perspective. Each incumbent will be associated with a specified college. This posting and subsequent description is for the career cluster area (college) of Hospitality, Services and Multimedia.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $75,457-$90,548 Click herefor 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
What You'll Do:
• Supervise and support departmental faculty: Interview, hire and onboard new faculty. Mentor and support new faculty members. Provide classroom observations and goal setting/performance appraisal reviews. Ensure teaching methodologies and approaches align with outcomes and objectives of the programs. Monitor professional development activities. Perform substitute duties when required. Supervise program course delivery and ensure that it is current and aligned with school and college goals. Manage program faculty and ensure timely submission of required paperwork, projects, and assignments for program administration and accreditation. Manage and maintain accurate list of all part-time and full-time faculty and their credentials. Manage student relationships and diffuse escalated classroom management issues.
• Ensure that each program’s entry requirements, curricula and outcomes align with the program and student run businesses, department, and school’s goals and mission. Implement and revise curriculum, assessments, materials, syllabi, program guidebooks and policies in alignment with program goals and industry needs. Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of classroom instruction, management, and assessment tools. Review assessment results for the program, and participate in the development of an improvement plan.
Use assessment data to plan instruction.
• Develop and maintain program schedules and course compliance in alignment with internal and external requirements including the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) and additional programmatic or industry accreditation agencies as applicable. Review course listings and content to ensure they are accurate, current, and relevant to market needs. Maintain industry connections and serve on city and state committees and sector partnership workgroups.
• Plan, set strategy, develop and adhere to budgets, and work with faculty to report on student outcomes (such as completion and employment) for grants, accreditation, and other.
• Manage and supervise self-study and compliance reporting for external (accreditation, grants) and internal requirements. Manage ongoing requirements for accreditation and grant compliance. Support the dean in representing the program and school both internally and externally.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field required or Instruction preferred.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- 5-10+ years of experience in related field is required
- Two to five years of experience in a supervisory role
- Experience in curriculum development, materials selection, teacher training, and assessment planning
- Experience working with a diverse student population.
- 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
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
