SPECIALIST, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Job Description

** Applications will be received until May 7, 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 coordinating the implementation and ongoing evaluation of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). This role supports alignment between central teams, academic departments, and school leaders to ensure effective materials adoption and strong instructional practices. Assist with key aspects of the rollout process, including readiness assessments across school sites, to ensure educators have timely access to and can effectively use assigned materials. Monitors implementation metrics such as fulfillment, usage, and school readiness to assess system effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Partners closely with the Manager and Academic Content Directors to identify and address operational challenges, support fidelity of implementation, and drive consistent progress across schools.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $70,195 - $84,233 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

• Coordinates the technical and operational rollout of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) across district schools, supporting key implementation milestones and timelines
• Supports the procurement lifecycle, including contributing to RFP documentation, assisting with vendor onboarding, and tracking order fulfillment to ensure timely delivery to school sites
• Maintains and monitors day-to-day operations of physical and digital HQIM inventory systems, using enrollment data to track stock levels and support equitable distribution across schools
• Troubleshoots and resolves inventory and platform related issues, including access challenges and material shortages, in collaboration with IT and internal teams
• Collaborates with school leaders, network teams, and IT partners to conduct school-based readiness checks and address barriers to successful curriculum implementation during rollout periods
• Collects and analyzes implementation data (e.g., fulfillment, usage, and fidelity) to support ongoing evaluation of HQIM adoption across schools
• Prepares and maintains dashboards and reports to inform the HQIM Manager on system performance, highlighting trends, gaps, and areas for improvement. Recommends operational and technical improvements to strengthen distribution processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
• Partners with Academic Content teams to ensure alignment between digital platforms, physical materials, and instructional expectations
• Coordinates and disseminates implementation communications, including delivery updates, system changes, and technical guidance, to ensure school staff are informed and supported
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years of successful experience in program management, educational operations, or large-scale implementation
• 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.
• Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance, maintaining emotional constancy and a professional demeanor while resolving complex, system-wide challenges Required Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and district policies to ensure compliance during materials adoption and distribution.
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum instruction, standards based education (including Colorado Academic Standards), and how students learn, in order to effectively support the operational needs of academic programs.
• Ability to deeply analyze and interpret complex data (including readiness metrics and implementation fidelity) to drive process improvements, inform district-wide HQIM strategies, and prepare professional reports or correspondences
• 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

About Us

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.