Senior Manager of Teacher Development

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? Apply to our Talent Pipeline here to connect with a member of our Talent Team. POSITION: Senior Manager of Teacher Development LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO SALARY: $77,500 - $93,200 with up to 10 years of aligned experience STATUS: 1 year fixed term contract– Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) START: August 1, 2025 through June 5, 2026. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the Director, Teacher Development and Instructional Leadership to identify needs, design, and implement DSST’s “experienced” teacher development strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and educational goals, with a particular emphasis on advancing instructional leadership and deepening content expertise. Lead the vision and strategy for developing experienced teachers at DSST- implementing a comprehensive, multi-year program aimed at enhancing instructional practices, leadership potential, and long-term career fulfillment. Ensure vision & strategies are aligned to DSST’s network coaching vision, and vision for curriculum and instruction. Partner with Home Office Content Managers to build development and coaching systems that elevate experienced teachers’ mastery of curricular content and instructional strategies. Work in partnership with schools to support experienced teachers in refining instructional methods, deepening student engagement, and integrating innovative teaching practices, serving as a consistent (weekly) presence on campuses. Collaborate with multiple Home Office teams, including Leader Development, Culture, Special Education, Content Managers, and Assessment, to enhance professional learning experiences for experienced educators. Manage and implement professional development initiatives such as network-wide content PD days, instructional leadership training, and differentiated learning pathways tailored to the needs of experienced educators. Assess the effectiveness of professional development activities by leveraging data from surveys, observations, and student outcomes, making informed adjustments to optimize the experienced teacher development strategy. Stay abreast of the latest educational research, trends, and best practices in experienced teacher development, instructional leadership, and teacher retention to drive continuous improvement in professional learning initiatives. Additional Duties: Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students 7 Years of Professional Experience in Education A proven track record of improving teacher practice through professional development at the school or central office level. Experience with strategic planning and implementation, resource development and allocation, personnel and faculty development, management, and initiation of change; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree At least 3 years of teaching experience. At least 3 years of experience as an instructional coach. 5 years of professional education experience An unwavering belief that all students can succeed, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve Depth of knowledge in curriculum and assessment across content areas Proven track record of driving to results in teacher instructional practice. Previous school leadership required, ideally in a high performing school context Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development Demonstrated experience in coaching and development of leaders Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, DSST’s mission and purpose, teaching and learning, and student success; Skill in identifying problems, analyzing data and making recommendations; Skill in acquiring, allocating and managing resources; Skill in developing strategic instructional goals and objectives; 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 7,500 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 life’s 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. 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!

Salary : $77,500 - $93,200