Senior Manager, Instructional Leadership Development — Denver, CO

POSITION: Senior Manager of Instructional Leadership

LOCATION: DSST: Home Office

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $97,500 based on up to 10 years of relevant experience

STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)

START: Immediate

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support Instructional Leadership Teams

• Provide strategic guidance and support to instructional leadership teams across the network to ensure alignment with DSST’s desired outcomes and teaching and learning strategies.
• Develop and facilitate professional development sessions aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of instructional leaders.
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify needs and implement tailored support plans to strengthen instructional leadership practices.

Implement Coaching Practices

• Lead the development and implementation of a coaching model that supports teachers' professional growth and improves instructional practices.
• Build out a new coach onboarding plan that supports the development and ongoing support of new instructional coaches
• Train instructional leaders and coaches in effective coaching techniques and practices that are grounded in research and proven to impact teaching and learning positively.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources across the network to promote a culture of collaborative professional learning.

Network-wide Support, Collaboration, and Progress Monitoring

• Work closely with other members of the Schools and Academic Leadership Team to ensure coherence and alignment of instructional leadership development initiatives with curricular frameworks and teaching standards.
• Collaborate with content teams to ensure coaches are receiving on-the-ground, content-based support implementing instructional coaching PD
• Participate in the design and implementation of systems and processes for monitoring the impact of instructional leadership practices on teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Engage in regular data review and analysis to inform strategic decisions and adjust support strategies as necessary.

Additional Duties:

• Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
• Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
• Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
• Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence, a commitment to student achievement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Job applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in Education field preferred
• 6+ years of professional experience in education
• Instructional coaching experience required
• Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development
• Track record of developing leaders across lines of difference
• Evidence of developing and executing against a strategy with strong results
• Previous school leadership strongly preferred, ideally in a high performing school context

Who We Are

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary 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 their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST?

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday 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 honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• 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: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

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