Applications will be received until February 6, 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:
Carries out district vision for equitable and linguistically responsive instruction in Secondary Language Arts, working collaboratively with stakeholders. Develops and implements district-wide instructional systems for high quality curriculum, professional learning, coaching and assessments, building the capacity of district coaches to provide individualized school support and to lead district professional learning communities.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $87,203 - $106,806 annually. 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.
What You'll Do:
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Collaboratively creates and implements the comprehensive vision and strategic plan for Secondary Language Arts in partnership with the Schools Team, schools, and other academic departments.
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Develops the capacity of district coaches to provide exemplary customer service and professional learning opportunities to schools on equitable and linguistically responsive instruction, curriculum and assessment.
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Collaboratively implements the district assessment strategy; provides professional learning to district coaches and directors of schools on assessments.
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Builds a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools.
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Develops partnerships with the Schools Team to ensure impactful deployment of the district math coaches
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant subject area, Master's Degree Preferred.
- Four (4) years of teaching experience in Secondary Language Arts, including three (3) years experience coaching teachers.
- Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners.
- Two (2) years of management experience.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- 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.