Job Description

CHIEF OF ACADEMICS (JOB ID: 61210)

OFFICE OF SCHOOLS
235 work days


Denver Public Schools is searching for our next Chief of Academics. Under the leadership of the Deputy Superintendent, the Chief of Academics is responsible for providing vision and strategic direction for curriculum and instruction, college and career readiness, multilingual education programming, and transformational social emotional and academic learning. This individual is responsible for developing and leading teams who are responsible for the planning and delivery of all academic and instructional programs and services to improve the academic achievement and learning of all students so that we progress towards our district Vision that Every Learner Thrives.


In alignment with district priorities outlined in our Strategic Roadmap, the Chief of Academics will ensure academic programs are developed and implemented based on best practices, district goals, and state standards. This role works collaboratively as a member of the District Leadership Team as a values-based organization; achieves Board of Education Ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility; ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.


W hat DPS Offers You:

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  A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

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  Salary: $145-170,000 based on education and experience. Click
  here
  for more information on compensation for these roles.
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  DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as;
  time off
  ,
  health and wellness benefits
  , and
  PERA Retirement
  .

What You\'ll Do:

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  Refine and implement the Academic Strategic Plan that is aligned with the
  District\xe2\x80\x99s academic goals defined in the Strategic Roadmap
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  Ensures that the divisions within the department are working in a cohesive manner to successfully implement the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) in all
  District elementary, middle, and high schools
  
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  Supervises staff, ensuring teams develop and deliver curricular and instructional Programs, professional learning and services for all content areas that are based on best practices and aligned with standards and that teachers and principals have the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver effective academic programming so that students
  receive a highly personalized, standards-based learning experience
  
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  Aligns staffing and budget with the team\xe2\x80\x99s strategies to ensure goals are achieved; executes financial and human resources management practices (with support from Finance and Human Resources) to ensure resources are
  optimally used in support of student success
  
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  Develops systems to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the team and other District departments; develops strong partnership with the Chief of Schools to support effective implementation of Academic Strategic Plan; engages the Collaborative Directors to enthusiastically support the implementation of academic
  programming
  
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  Remains knowledgeable about and shapes research and best practices regarding
  leadership and management, implementation of standards, adult learning
  personalized learning and student assessments; effectively share knowledge and
  expertise
  
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  Develops systems and team members to progress monitor formative and summative student data as soon as it is available and leverages data to support continuous improvement; develops strong partnership with Strategic Operations teams, including the Assessment and Research, Analystics and Data teams
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  Strategically manages multiple grants and relationships with grant funders, as
  needed

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

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  Hold a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Education or related field, required. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred.
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  Proven track record of success leading high performing academic systems and programs, along with operationalizing innovative strategies in an urban school district.
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  Experience building and developing high performing diverse teams, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, and have experience working with multilingual learners and programs.
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  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.
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  Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
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  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.