EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING

Serves as a key member of the Office of Schools’ Academic Leadership Team tasked with ensuring that every student, every day, receives high-quality Tier 1 instruction that prepares them for success in life. Monitors, directs and coordinates the development of the District’s instructional vision in deep collaboration with the Chief of Academics. Responsible for leading content teams, including but not limited to Humanities, Math, and STEAM. Additionally monitors, directs, and coordinates the work of Professional Learning and Leader Development. Fosters collaboration among other district departments, ensuring that work streams are well-aligned and that schools receive the highest quality supports. In collaboration with Teaching and Learning directors, sets a compelling vision and develops the annual strategic goals and priorities such that the department’s work significantly advances the goals of the Strategic Road Map and Board Ends Policies. \*\* Applications will be received until **July 31, 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 https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobscareers.dpsk12.org. \*\* **About this job:** Serves as a key member of the Office of Schools’ Academic Leadership Team tasked with ensuring that every student, every day, receives high-quality Tier 1 instruction that prepares them for success in life. Monitors, directs and coordinates the development of the District’s instructional vision in deep collaboration with the Chief of Academics. Responsible for leading content teams, including but not limited to Humanities, Math, and STEAM. Additionally monitors, directs, and coordinates the work of Professional Learning and Leader Development. Fosters collaboration among other district departments, ensuring that work streams are well-aligned and that schools receive the highest quality supports. In collaboration with Teaching and Learning directors, sets a compelling vision and develops the annual strategic goals and priorities such that the department’s work significantly advances the goals of the Strategic Road Map and Board Ends Policies. \*\*The Executive Director must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position. **What DPS Offers You:** - A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. - **Salary Range: $125,185 - $153,329/annually**. Click http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?pageid=2859here for more information on compensation for these roles. - In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129time off, http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397health and wellness benefits, and http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retirePERA Retirement. **What You'll Do:** - Provides vision, leadership and strategic direction to ensuring the mechanisms exist for high quality Tier 1 instruction; works to develop and implement a departmental strategic plan that is aligned with the District’s academic goals defined in the Strategic Road Map and Board Ends Policies - Ensures that the teams within the department are working in a cohesive manner to successfully implement the Colorado Academic Standards and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in district elementary, middle and high schools - Leads multiple content teams to develop and deliver curricular and instructional programs and services for all content areas that are based on best practices and are aligned with standards, ensuring products and services are of exceptional excellenc…