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Company Name : DSST Public Schools
Location : Denver, CO
Position : Vice President of Curriculum and Assessment

Job Description : Vice President of Curriculum and Assessment

DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks a Vice President of Curriculum and Assessment to join one of the leading charter school organizations in the nation. We serve 6-12th grade students across Denver and Aurora with a mission to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive team leads to innovation, which allows us to better support our students, families, and the community – by valuing race, gender, sexual orientation and all aspects of individual identities.

When reading this job description, we hope you feel energized by what you see, feel and hear. If you believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role but aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for people who believe in our mission to eliminate educational inequity.

Overview of Position :

DSST seeks a remarkable leader with a successful track record of leading strong student achievement outcomes at an organization level. The VP of Curriculum and Assessment plays an integral role in defining the vision and strategy for curriculum and assessment across content areas at DSST. In managing and developing a team of content leaders, the VP of Curriculum and Assessment will transform our model for providing support to teachers and instructional leaders across the network. Reporting to the Chief of Schools, this leader will lead complex organizational change in academics while fostering highly collaborative and cross functional partnerships to advance the academic outcomes for all students at DSST.

Essential Functions :

Creates a theory of action and model to transform how Home Office content support can drive dramatic increase in academic achievement of students at DSST schools (20%)

Establishes a clear team purpose, structure, and model to impact academic results at the school and network level
Clearly defines roles and responsibilities for department leaders and their individual team members aligned to the team purpose and vision
Analyzes data and seeks feedback from key stakeholders such as school directors, managing directors and other home office leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of the theory of action and make pivots as needed.

Manages and develops a team of content leaders in providing high quality resources, support and development for teachers and leaders across DSST aligned to a coherent vision for change (40%)

Oversees the following departments: Humanities, STEM, Math, and Assessment
Directly manages and supports the development of directors of the above departments and additional team members outside of those departments
Sets clear success outcomes for each department and aligns roles and responsibilities to achieve those outcomes.
Establishes a clear approach to development of leaders, aligned to DSST’s philosophy for leader development.
Observes and coaches leaders on the ground to develop the leadership competencies and skills of individual team members.

Leads process for selection, adoption and successful implementation of Tier 1 curriculum in each content area at the middle and high school level (10%)

Evaluate current state of curriculum quality and implementation across the network.
Establish a multi-year plan for curriculum adoption and implementation across content areas.
Create processes to effectively engage stakeholders and do external research in order to select high quality curricula.
Lead change management, including robust training and development to support the successful implementation of selected curricula.

Designs and implements a coherent network assessment plan and leads network level analysis of assessment data that supports meaningful school based action (10%)

Creates vision for the purpose and use of Middle School and High School assessment at all levels
Identifies North Star Assessments by content area that align to network curriculum
Manages and develops Sn. Manager of Assessment and the Assessment Department in execution of the Assessment Vision
Oversees ongoing creation and revision process for network managed assessments
Leads partnerships with external assessment providers (e.g. ANET) in providing assessments that align with DSST’s Academic Program and Vision
Establishes a model for content departments (home office and school based content leaders) to analyze network assessment data and create school based recommendations to drive meaningful response to data

Collaborates closely with other senior level leaders at home office and schools to drive to strong academic outcomes for all of our students (20%)

Works in tandem with VP of Leader Development and Managing Directors to design leader development that leads to strong academic results at every DSST school
Leads vision and implementation of Cross Campus Collaboration (C3) in partnership with Director of Academic Programs and VP of Leader Development
Supports in the planning and execution of network teacher and leader development programming including but not limited to New Teacher Training, Teaching and Learning Institute, Instructional Leader Development, and Instructional Leadership Team Development.

Job Requirements :

DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence, a commitment to student achievement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Job applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree in Education field preferred
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a school or charter management organization
10+ Years of Professional Experience in Education
Depth of knowledge in curriculum and assessment across content areas
Proven track record of driving to results in content area(s)
Evidence of developing and executing against a strategy with strong results
Demonstrated proficiency in leading through change, executing on major initiatives, and leading cross-departmental work
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

Please include a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter we would love to see:

Your story
Your educational journey
Key experiences that may not have been highlighted in your resume
Why you would be a great fit for this role

Vaccine Requirement:

Per the public health order made by Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) on August 2, 2021, all personnel of schools must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. To comply with the DDPHE Public Health Order, all DSST employees, contractors and volunteers must be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021. The DDPHE Public Health Order allows employers to consider and, in appropriate circumstances, grant requests for medical and religious accommodations related to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Classification : Exempt

Reports to : Chief of Schools

Compensation and Benefits :

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$145,600 and is commensurate with experience*

*Final salary may be adjusted based on years of experience in a relevant, aligned role of similar level and responsibilities up to 6 years of experience.

DSST Public Schools is committed to providing our staff with benefit offerings that empower each of our employees to make the choices that best meet their individualized and personal needs while also keeping cost in mind.

DSST Benefit highlights include:

Paid leave beginning from day one
Instant access to benefits concierge for medical, dental, vision, appointment booking, and online doctor consultations etc.
KISX Card assistance with high cost/low incidence surgeries, procedures, and major imaging
Aflac supplemental insurance to help with out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance
Two Dental Plan options offered through Aetna
Employee Assistance and Counseling Support
Annual Health Savings account (HSA) gift from DSST Public Schools
Access to additional discounts through our benefit partners exclusively for DSST staff.

*Candidates placed in Aurora Science & Tech. will be eligible for a PERA Retirement Plan

Commitments :

Commitment to Equity

We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels.

Commitment to Continuous Growth

We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential.

Commitment to Healthy Team

We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals

Drives to Results

We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.

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 proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Denver School of Science and Technology does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. (Protected Classes).

DSST Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against a member of a Protected Class in admission or access to, or terms and conditions of employment, or in its programs and activities. DSST Public Schools shall operate as an equal opportunity employer and will provide and safeguard the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and advance in employment within the district without discrimination. The District shall actively promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, aggressive, continuing affirmative action program.

Further, DSST Public Schools affirms the rights of all Protected Classes to be free from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment.

DSST Public Schools shall inform students, parents, employees and the general public each school year that the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. The announcement shall also include the name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 and ADA compliance activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.

DSST Public Schools Overview:

DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora.
DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are:

Respect – We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity. Responsibility – We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it. Integrity – We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions. Courage – We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances. Curiosity – We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world. Doing Your Best – We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.

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