Job Description

** Applications will be received until June 4, 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:

Responsible for maintaining the operational and transactional responsibilities of the department. Manages the coordination of day to day activities of a specific business function. Primary emphasis is achieving results by building engagement and empowering their teams. May have exposure for district wide initiatives.

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:

• Supervises a team of specialists and manages strategy, design, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and recognition of partnerships between families and schools for the purpose of deepening family involvement and engagement.
• Establishes procedures for identifying school Family School Community Partnerships (FSCP) needs in the district and connects family liaisons to resources, supports and opportunities aligned to the needs.
• Develops and implements projects, programs, and partnerships that are mutually beneficial between schools and the District that enhance parent involvement and family engagement, student achievement and authentic relationships
• Supports school-level family engagement liaisons in accessing and implementing the research, policies and high-impact practices of family-school-community partnerships
• Oversees and supports execution and implementation of the the Parent Teacher Home Visit Program (PTHV), including supervisory aspects as needed
• Broadly supports academic partnerships, school and leader trainings, new educator and CSC district Wide Trainings, providing support in navigating school governance, FSCP and implementing at school sites, including supervisory aspects as needed
• Oversees creation and management of several databases and processes for PTHV and FSCP/liaison related work
• Oversees monthly training programs for FSCP Initiatives and PTHV throughout the year and develops and coordinates extended family and community engagement events
• Maintains and updates FSCP and PTHV information on the District website and reports on progress; in addition any other initiatives of importance
  

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Supervisory experience and skills- Required
• Two (2+) plus years of direct experience as a family liaison, supporting a school, or overseeing/supporting/training district wide liaisons - Preferred
  
  Two (3+) plus years of experience leading a large district Parent Teacher Home Visit Program or similar - Preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and program best practices for Family Engagement
• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail
• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
• Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google products including docs, sheets, slides and gmail
• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or any Denver Public Schools Consent Decree Language - Preferred
• Demonstrated grant writing knowledge useful
• 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.