POSITION: Special Projects Manager GRADE LEVEL: 6-12 LOCATION: DSST: Cedar Campus SALARY: $72,000 - $87,000 based on aligned years of 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, hybrid position (part time in school and part time remote) START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Special Projects Manager (SPM) will take on a hybrid position that will report to the Associate School Director and will execute key logistics and day to day operational support for the campus including scheduling, compliance, assessment, and operational workstreams. Campus Project Manager Responsible for managing all campus scheduling (may include but is not limited to creation of the bell and class schedule, student schedules, Infinite Campus entry, and alternative schedules) Support with enrollment/registration and October count in conjunction with Operations Assistant. Manage ordering process for school supplies including reconciliation of accounts. Manage and execute on all compliance for 504 and Gifted and Talented programs Work with the leadership team to plan and execute other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school through completion Assist with the development of administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines Correspond with staff members and families as needed around operational, compliance and assessment initiatives Manage planning and execution of major events (ex. conferences, field trips, 6-12 events such as campus wide Potluck) 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. Collaborate with the Home Office Operations team to continually streamline and improve operational processes Testing/School Assessment Leader (SAL) Schedule, plan for, communicate, and execute internal testing (Interim Assessments, Finals, iReady, ANET, P/SAT, CMAS, ACCESS, Performance Assessments etc.), including accommodations Schedule, plan for, communicate, and execute external testing (PARCC, ACCESS, SAT, NNAT, etc.), including accommodations Manage campus completion of READ Act, DPS surveys, and other DPS Site Assessment Lead (SAL)-managed projects Attend DPS training sessions for SAL-related responsibilities MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university At least 3 years of experience in k-12 schools as a teacher, operations team member, or administrator At least 2 years project management experience for a program or team Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution Strong technology skills including experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives Desire to personally professionally grow 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 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”. Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Complete our Interest Form to connect with a member of our Talent Team. 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. TOTAL REWARDS 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 life’s work. Check out our website and our benefits highlight guide to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. Some Highlights: Excellent Healthcare Plan: We encourage you to check out our benefits guide to see the ways we are committed to the wellness of our staff. We are always looking to improve how we care and, through staff feedback, we’ve been able to implement innovative new benefits such as Fertility Benefits as well as staffing 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!) Career Development: In addition to weekly coaching from a designated coach, you’ll have access to internal training and development pathways designed by our Professional Development & Training Team as well as external development opportunities. REFERRAL Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral. 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. DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004. Join a team that’s making an impact – apply to DSST!