Math Curriculum Implementation Specialist

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”.

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POSITION: Math Curriculum Implementation Specialist

LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO

SALARY: $75,000 - $84,000 with up to six years of aligned experience

STATUS: 1 year fixed term contract– Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)

START: July 15, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

DSST is rolling out curriculum for our Middle School & High School programs. The Curriculum Implementation Specialist will be the champion of this implementation in order to ensure that 100% of schools implement this curriculum effectively:

• Implement the vision for curriculum implementation in Math including systems for internalization of curriculum materials, lesson planning expectations, etc.
• Plan the execution of curriculum training in collaboration with curriculum vendors and home office content directors.
• Determine a lesson plan review process in conjunction with school leadership teams.
• Conduct observations of curriculum use at all schools.
• Support 2-4 strategically identified schools bi-weekly.
• Facilitate content professional development throughout the year designed to improve curriculum implementation.
• Consult with school directors and their teams on school implementation improvement strategies quarterly.
• Partner closely with School Directors on curriculum and data analysis;
• Present auditing results of implementation of curriculum Senior Leadership of the organization
  
  
  

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
• Central office leadership experience implementing curriculum at the school or central office level.
• Master’s degree in Content or Education field preferred
• 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 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a school or charter management organization
• 5 years of professional education experience
• Experience in developing & leading curriculum implementation
• Demonstrated curricular expertise
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, 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 content area(s)
• 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;
• Experience in curriculum development and new program development; skill in developing curriculum and educational programs, both academic and technical educational programs;
• 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 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”.

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 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

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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.