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Denver Public Schools

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY

denver, CO

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About this opportunity

Denver Public Schools lists this INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

About this job:

Responsible for improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. Will specialize in a specific content area: humanities, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).

What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary: $75,457 - $90,548 . 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. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.

What You'll Do:

In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in literacy for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction

Facilitates learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants

Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback conversations

Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support

Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools

Collaboratively develops and facilitates professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on evidence-based best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners

Builds trust-based relationships and influences instructional improvement across diverse stakeholders; supports meaningful change without direct supervisory authority

Supports with district curriculum adoption and implementation

Contributes to team and organizational initiatives as needed

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant subject area.

Master's Degree in Relevant subject area preferred.

Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers.

Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners and leading for Spanish Literacy .

Knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction.

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.

Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, actively seeking feedback, reflecting on practice, and applying new learning to improve outcomes for students and educators.

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.

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denver, CO, 80285, US

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