Job Description

** Applications will be received until October 15, 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:

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. 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:

• 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

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.