Specialist Ii, School Technology

Position: SPECIALIST II, SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
Applications will be received until March 9, 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.

About this job:

Trains and assists staff with internet and technology usage and services through professional development programs and in-services or by providing one-on-one consulting and support. Provides senior level instruction and technical consultation to administrators, faculty, and staff on state-of-the-art applications of technology. Develops, implements, and coordinates aspects of the District Technology Plan, departmental technology plans, and the technology plans of individual schools and learning centers.

Note:

Contract is for a 212 day work year, which requires the employee to work additional designated days in August and June to meet the responsibilities of the 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: $50,974-$61,169 annually.  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.

What You'll Do:

* Instructs and provides technical consulting to administrators, faculty, and staff on state-of-the-art applications of technology; communicates operating procedures, including problem-solving, for the most complex technology

* Works with administrators and faculty to develop, implement, and maintain the school's technology plan

* Acts as the initial point of contact for staff with technical difficulties

* Plans and conducts workshops designed to teach staff, instructors, and facilitators to use a variety of technologies

* Develops effective working relationships with technical contact persons and the Department of Technology Services (DoTS) to further develop the technological skills of teachers

* Develops and maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of promising new technologies and strategies for which these technologies can be used to enhance instruction

* Maintains both the integrity and confidentiality of all data, research, and analysis, as directed

* Takes initiative to investigate and recommend the piloting of new technologies and writes grants, as required or requested, in support of original recommendations

* Conducts workshops and presentations at schools in order to motivate, inform, and enhance the technological awareness of staff

What You'll Need:

* Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience required

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred

* 5 or more years of related experience required

* Demonstrated experience instructing, teaching, and communicating state-of-the-art technology preferred

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Effective time management and organizational skills

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines

* Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment

* High degree of confidentiality

* Demonstrated current knowledge of a variety of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and emerging technologies

* 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 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.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun