DSST Public Schools
Humanities Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2026-2027 School Y
DSST Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Humanities Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2026-2027 School Year)
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Position: Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI)
Grade Level: Middle School and High School
Location: TBD (Denver, CO)
Salary: $72,000-$87,000 based on experience, plus relocation stipend for those >75 miles from Denver.
Status: Full‑time, year‑round, benefits eligible, exempt, in‑person position.
Start Date: June 2026.
Key Roles & Responsibilities Leadership
Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for all students and preparing every student for post‑secondary success.
Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement; do whatever it takes to get the work done right.
Model professional maturity; maintain emotional constancy in stressful situations and motivate others positively.
Coach and develop staff members to achieve excellent academic outcomes for students.
Lead consistent, high‑quality coaching in alignment with DSST’s coaching vision.
Curriculum
Work with teachers to plan year‑long courses using DSST’s pacing calendars, unit plans, and daily lesson materials aligned with college readiness standards.
Develop teachers to effectively implement DSST curriculum.
Facilitate Lesson Internalization Coaching Meetings to enhance instructional practice.
Instruction
Observe at least weekly and evaluate classroom practice using DSST’s Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric.
Use DSST’s centralized coaching tools to track all coaching meetings, observations, and action steps.
Ensure course content prepares students for high school college‑preparatory programs.
Facilitate Practice Clinics & Real‑Time Coaching to develop teacher instructional practice urgently.
Assessment
Create, maintain, and update whole‑school, grade‑level, and teacher‑level academic and assessment records.
Lead the school’s assessment program, including testing schedules, staff training, and compliance with district and state requirements.
Data
Develop teachers in data analysis and action planning based on assessment data.
Monitor overall school data and progress toward goals.
Manage school and staff decisions derived from data analysis.
Professional Learning
Develop and execute the Professional Learning vision for the school.
Lead objective‑aligned, engaging professional development grounded in adult learning theory.
Identify and arrange staff development opportunities related to core instructional practices, standards‑based assessments, and content areas.
Manage staff meetings and Professional Learning Days.
Additional Duties
Build relationships with teachers and admin team to positively impact culture and results.
Co‑manage department chairs for effective outcomes.
Recruit and hire school faculty.
Recruit new students and engage prospective families to attract learners.
Collaborate with DSST Home Office to create network‑wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents.
Develop network‑wide teacher professional development, including school‑specific materials.
Serve as a core member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
Participate in DSST’s Instructional Leadership Development program.
Teach courses and act as a student advisor as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
At least 3 years 6th‑12th grade teaching experience required.
Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and lead adults to successful outcomes.
Unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach ambitious post‑secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives.
Desire to grow personally and professionally as an anti‑racist educator.
Self‑awareness, regular reflection, and continuous improvement focus.
Ideal Qualifications
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
Who We Are At DSST Public Schools, we achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students—97% of whom attend a Green (top‑rated) school. We are values‑centered, human‑focused, and together.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates admitted to college or a post‑secondary program.
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024‑25 SPF.
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend.
95%+ of staff say managers check in regularly and care about them as people.
Why Work at DSST?
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay, fertility and adoption support, educator‑focused mental‑health care, and perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support, and local discounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DSST Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not 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, retaliation for filing a charge, morally opposing discrimination, or participation in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. The employee regularly speaks and hears, may stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift up to 30 pounds. They must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, and close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus vision abilities.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
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Position: Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI)
Grade Level: Middle School and High School
Location: TBD (Denver, CO)
Salary: $72,000-$87,000 based on experience, plus relocation stipend for those >75 miles from Denver.
Status: Full‑time, year‑round, benefits eligible, exempt, in‑person position.
Start Date: June 2026.
Key Roles & Responsibilities Leadership
Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for all students and preparing every student for post‑secondary success.
Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement; do whatever it takes to get the work done right.
Model professional maturity; maintain emotional constancy in stressful situations and motivate others positively.
Coach and develop staff members to achieve excellent academic outcomes for students.
Lead consistent, high‑quality coaching in alignment with DSST’s coaching vision.
Curriculum
Work with teachers to plan year‑long courses using DSST’s pacing calendars, unit plans, and daily lesson materials aligned with college readiness standards.
Develop teachers to effectively implement DSST curriculum.
Facilitate Lesson Internalization Coaching Meetings to enhance instructional practice.
Instruction
Observe at least weekly and evaluate classroom practice using DSST’s Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric.
Use DSST’s centralized coaching tools to track all coaching meetings, observations, and action steps.
Ensure course content prepares students for high school college‑preparatory programs.
Facilitate Practice Clinics & Real‑Time Coaching to develop teacher instructional practice urgently.
Assessment
Create, maintain, and update whole‑school, grade‑level, and teacher‑level academic and assessment records.
Lead the school’s assessment program, including testing schedules, staff training, and compliance with district and state requirements.
Data
Develop teachers in data analysis and action planning based on assessment data.
Monitor overall school data and progress toward goals.
Manage school and staff decisions derived from data analysis.
Professional Learning
Develop and execute the Professional Learning vision for the school.
Lead objective‑aligned, engaging professional development grounded in adult learning theory.
Identify and arrange staff development opportunities related to core instructional practices, standards‑based assessments, and content areas.
Manage staff meetings and Professional Learning Days.
Additional Duties
Build relationships with teachers and admin team to positively impact culture and results.
Co‑manage department chairs for effective outcomes.
Recruit and hire school faculty.
Recruit new students and engage prospective families to attract learners.
Collaborate with DSST Home Office to create network‑wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents.
Develop network‑wide teacher professional development, including school‑specific materials.
Serve as a core member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
Participate in DSST’s Instructional Leadership Development program.
Teach courses and act as a student advisor as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
At least 3 years 6th‑12th grade teaching experience required.
Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and lead adults to successful outcomes.
Unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach ambitious post‑secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives.
Desire to grow personally and professionally as an anti‑racist educator.
Self‑awareness, regular reflection, and continuous improvement focus.
Ideal Qualifications
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
Who We Are At DSST Public Schools, we achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students—97% of whom attend a Green (top‑rated) school. We are values‑centered, human‑focused, and together.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates admitted to college or a post‑secondary program.
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024‑25 SPF.
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend.
95%+ of staff say managers check in regularly and care about them as people.
Why Work at DSST?
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay, fertility and adoption support, educator‑focused mental‑health care, and perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support, and local discounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DSST Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not 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, retaliation for filing a charge, morally opposing discrimination, or participation in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. The employee regularly speaks and hears, may stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift up to 30 pounds. They must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, and close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus vision abilities.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
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