Math and STEM Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2025-2026 School Year)
Math and STEM Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2025-2026 School Year)
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$ 72000 - 87000
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Job Description
POSITION: Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI)
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link.
SALARY: $72000-$87000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full-time year-round benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)
START: Summer 2025. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) is the leader of coaching for the teachers at their school site. They are responsible for coaching and managing people in order to achieve excellent academic outcomes for all students. The DCI role supports our belief in the human condition that every human being strives to be fully known for who they are and the unique contribution they make to the human story. In addition to this the DCI in partnership with the School Leadership Team is responsible for the schools results.
The DCI is the coach and manager of 12-15 teachers but may vary by campus and need.
Leadership
DSST Mission-Driven: Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and preparing every student for post-secondary success
Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement. Is willing to do whatever it takes to get the work done right
Model professional maturity; emotional constancy in stressful situations bringing out the best in others seeking solutions and positively motivating
Coach & develop staff members to achieve excellent academic outcomes for students.
Lead consistent high-quality coaching in alignment with DSSTs coaching vision
Curriculum
Work with teachers to effectively plan ahead for their year-long course(s) by applying and refining DSSTs course pacing calendars unit plans and daily lesson materialsall of which correspond to college readiness standards research-based instructional practices and the benchmark assessment program.
Develop teachers to effectively implement DSST curriculum
Facilitate Lesson Internalization Coaching Meetings - to develop teachers on their instructional practice within the context of their curriculum and the most essential daily learning.
Instruction
Regularly observe (at least weekly) and evaluate the classroom practice for those you coach & manage in alignment with DSSTs Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric.
Use of DSSTs centralized coaching tools to track all coaching meetings observations and action steps
Maintain an awareness of how course content will prepare a student for the needs of a high school college preparatory program
Facilitate Practice Clinics & Real Time Coaching in order to urgently develop teacher instructional practice.
Assessment
Create maintain and update whole-school grade-level and teacher-level student academic and assessment records and reports.
Lead the execution of the schools assessment program including testing schedules required staff training and upholding district and state requirements.
Data
Develop teachers in their regular analysis and action planning in response to assessment data.
Monitor overall school data and progress to goals.
Manage school and staff member decisions that come from data analysis
Professional Learning
Develop and execute the Professional Learning vision for your school. Lead professional development that is objective-aligned engaging and grounded in adult learning theory.
Identify and arrange for staff development opportunities which relate to core instructional practices standards-based assessments and content areas
Manage and execute staff meetings
Manage and execute Professional Learning Days
Additional Duties
Build relationships with teachers and other members of the administration team in order to positively impact school culture and results
Co-manage department chairs to ensure effective outcomes within departments
Recruit and hire school faculty
Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment as needed
Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide standards curriculum and assessment documents
Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide new teacher professional development; create school-specific new and returning teacher professional development
Serve as a core member of the Instructional Leadership Team at your school
Participate in DSSTs Instructional Leadership Development program
If applicable teach course(s) within the school
If applicable act as a student advisor for a group of students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree required
At least 3 years 6th-12th grade teaching experience required
Demonstrated ability to coach manage and lead adults to successful outcomes
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals and lead exemplary lives
Desire to grow personally and professionally in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
Self-awareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing 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
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
