What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIALIST, SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS position at Denver Public Schools?
Job Description
** Applications will be received until April 30, 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
Works with the communications team and designated school or department leaders to implement comprehensive marketing communications plans for a minimum of three high-priority schools or departments. Outlines needs and recommends outcomes for marketing plans and leads the strategic and tactical implementation of these plans. Duties may include research and discovery, development of plans and timelines, content creation, design guidance, budget management, and the day-to-day implementation of communications needs at the school level.
What DPS Offers You
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.
** Applications will be received until April 30, 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
Works with the communications team and designated school or department leaders to implement comprehensive marketing communications plans for a minimum of three high-priority schools or departments. Outlines needs and recommends outcomes for marketing plans and leads the strategic and tactical implementation of these plans. Duties may include research and discovery, development of plans and timelines, content creation, design guidance, budget management, and the day-to-day implementation of communications needs at the school level.
What DPS Offers You
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $56,505 - $67,805
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
- Provides comprehensive, strategic marketing communications support to designated schools or departments, including branding, marketing collateral development, internal and external school signage, student recruitment and retention strategies, digital communications, newsletter development and distribution, advertising, direct mail, media relations, management of school tour and recruitment events, school calendar management, and more.
- Designs, implements, and manages internal communications at the school level as well as communications between stakeholders and three identified schools or departments; stakeholders may include students, educators, and parents as well as other community members across Denver.
- Collaborates with graphic designers, translators, the school marketing team, and other communications team members to ensure consistency in messaging and visual branding for the supported schools across numerous platforms and in multiple languages as needed.
- Acts as primary point of contact and project manager for identified schools or departments, managing timeline, resources and completion for multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining keen attention to detail.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field preferred.
- Three to five (3-5) years of comprehensive experience in communications, marketing, public relations, and/or internal communications. Two (2) or more years of experience in stakeholder engagement and outreach to a diverse community.
- Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Proficiency with Google Workplace products including Google Docs, Google Sheets and Gmail.
- Exceptional relationship‐building, strategic-planning, facilitation, and project-management skills necessary to organize a variety of stakeholders around common goals.
- Experience with Canva or Adobe for graphic design.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills as well as experience with tailoring messaging to a variety of audiences, including families for whom English is not their first language.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Works collaboratively with others on a team.
- Solid creative skills to develop messaging and provide guidance on visual concepts that will inspire stakeholders to action.
- Ability and willingness to travel to sites throughout the District as well as maintain flexible hours in order to meet the schedule-related needs of school leaders, preferred.
- Basic graphic design, social media, photography, web content, digital advertising, and/or email newsletter platform skills recommended.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
- 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.
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.
Salary : $56,505 - $67,805