Senior Manager of Teacher Development

POSITION: Senior Manager of Teacher Development

LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver CO

SALARY: $77500 $93200 with up to 10 years of aligned experience

STATUS: 1 year fixed term contract Full time benefits eligible exempt inperson position (Denver CO)

START: July 15 2024 through June 30 2025.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Director Teacher Development and Instructional Leadership to identify needs design and implement DSSTs experienced teacher development strategy ensuring alignment with our mission and educational goals with a particular emphasis on advancing instructional leadership and deepening content expertise.

• Lead the vision and strategy for developing experienced teachers at DSST implementing a comprehensive multiyear program aimed at enhancing instructional practices leadership potential and longterm career fulfillment. Ensure vision & strategies are aligned to DSSTs network coaching vision and vision for curriculum and instruction.

• Partner with Home Office Content Managers to build development and coaching systems that elevate experienced teachers mastery of curricular content and instructional strategies.

• Work in partnership with schools to support experienced teachers in refining instructional methods deepening student engagement and integrating innovative teaching practices serving as a consistent (weekly) presence on campuses.

• Collaborate with multiple Home Office teams including Leader Development Culture Special Education Content Managers and Assessment to enhance professional learning experiences for experienced educators.

• Manage and implement professional development initiatives such as networkwide content PD days instructional leadership training and differentiated learning pathways tailored to the needs of experienced educators.

• Assess the effectiveness of professional development activities by leveraging data from surveys observations and student outcomes making informed adjustments to optimize the experienced teacher development strategy.

• Stay abreast of the latest educational research trends and best practices in experienced teacher development instructional leadership and teacher retention to drive continuous improvement in professional learning initiatives.

Additional Duties:

• Model our Core Values Commitment to the Human Condition and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network

• Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture

• Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office

• Participate in & support the of Home Office & Networkwide events

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students

• 7 Years of Professional Experience in Education

• A proven track record of improving teacher practice through professional development at the school or central office level.

• Experience with strategic planning and implementation resource development and allocation personnel and faculty development management and initiation of change;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree

• At least 3 years of teaching experience.

• At least 3 years of experience as an instructional coach.

• 5 years of professional education experience

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed reach their most ambitious postsecondary goals and lead exemplary lives

• Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an antiracist educator

• Selfawareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve

• Depth of knowledge in curriculum and assessment across content areas

• Proven track record of driving to results in teacher instructional practice.

• Previous school leadership required ideally in a high performing school context

• Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development

• Demonstrated experience in coaching and development of leaders

• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to DSSTs mission and purpose teaching and learning and student success;

• Skill in identifying problems analyzing data and making recommendations;

• Skill in acquiring allocating and managing resources;

• Skill in developing strategic instructional goals and objectives;

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highestperforming network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100 of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.

WHY JOIN DSST

At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!

• Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.

  • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age 40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.