Dean Of Culture

Job Description

Applications will be received until February 24, 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 k12.org.

The Dean of Culture supervises all coordinators (staff and faculty) of school events and celebrations as well as security personnel. Cultivates an inclusive school environment where all stakeholders are supported to take risks as a learner. Creates and maintains shared norms for the school, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic and gender identity, etc. Ensures that all students are successful in the learning community, through coordination and oversight of intervention services to maximize the potential of all students.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• for the DSLA-Deans Salary Schedule. 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.

• Proactively review and manage student achievement data to identify student needs (e.g. remediation, Individualized Education Program); create structures to recognize and reward student academic achievement and success, both at the individual and group levels.
• Develop a vision for school culture in collaboration with the school leadership team and community; advocate for students through family and community communications and integration.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs for differentiated student groups, such as special education and gifted and talented.
• Develop differentiated reward and intervention programs for student and teacher culture.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of student intervention programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with administrators, teachers, students, families, and community to ensure that school culture norms are effectively articulated and reinforced; model the school’s mission and values for professional conduct; and create systems and processes that celebrate successes and redirect on-going areas of concern.
• Establish and maintain systems for collecting and tracking school culture metrics (e.g. discipline, attendance, etc.); proactively analyze and identify student behavior data trends.
• Facilitate staff professional development to ensure consistent enforcement of school culture.
• Coordinate a variety of support staff for student programs and services; may manage parent liaison or restorative practice staff, if applicable, and/or serve as a liaison for administrators, teachers, students, families, and community.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs to support accountability to culture norms; host regular office hours.

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Hold a DPS Dean Certification (to be obtained within two years of hire).
• Hold a Special Education certification and/or Gifted and Talented certification, preferred.
• Have 3+ years experience as an educator, including progressively responsible experience in education working with teachers and school leaders on behavior management and school climate, counseling, mental health, trauma-informed practices and programing and/or mentoring, required.
• 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.
• 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…