Humanities Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction; DCI

Humanities Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI)  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

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.

• 100% of DSST graduates admitted to college or a post‑secondary program.
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green…