STEM (Math/Special Education) Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2026-2027 School

Campus Director Of Curriculum And Instruction (DCI)

Grade Level: High School (9th - 12th); Middle School (6th - 8th)

Location: TBD

Salary: $77,500-$92,500 based on years of aligned experience, up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

Status: Full-time, year-round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO); some positions might be fixed-term for the 26-27 school year

Start: June 2026

Key Roles & Responsibilities

The Director Of Curriculum And Instruction (DCI) is the leader of coaching for the teachers at their school site. They are responsible for coaching and managing people in order to achieve excellent academic outcomes for all students. The DCI role supports our belief in the human condition, that every human being strives to be fully known for who they are and the unique contribution they make to the human story. In addition to this, the DCI, in partnership with the School Leadership Team, is responsible for the school's results.

The DCI is the coach and manager of 12-15 teachers, but may vary by campus and need.

Leadership

• 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. Is willing to do whatever it takes to get the work done right
• Model professional maturity; emotional constancy in stressful situations, bringing out the best in others, seeking solutions and positively motivating
• Coach & develop staff members to achieve excellent academic outcomes for students.
• Lead consistent, high-quality coaching in alignment with DSST's coaching vision

Curriculum

• Work with teachers to effectively plan ahead for their year-long course(s) by applying and refining DSST's course pacing calendars, unit plans, and daily lesson materialsall of which correspond to college readiness standards, research-based instructional practices, and the benchmark assessment program.
• Develop teachers to effectively implement DSST curriculum
• Facilitate lesson internalization coaching meetings - to develop teachers on their instructional practice within the context of their curriculum and the most essential daily learning.

Instruction

• Regularly observe (at least weekly) and evaluate the classroom practice for those you coach & manage, in alignment with DSST's Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric.
• Use of DSST's centralized coaching tools to track all coaching meetings, observations, and action steps
• Maintain an awareness of how course content will prepare a student for the needs of a high school college preparatory program
• Facilitate practice clinics & real time coaching in order to urgently develop teacher instructional practice.

Assessment

• Create, maintain, and update whole-school, grade-level, and teacher-level student academic and assessment records and reports.
• Lead the execution of the school's assessment program, including testing schedules, required staff training, and upholding district and state requirements.

Data

• Develop teachers in their regular analysis and action planning in response to assessment data.
• Monitor overall school data and progress to goals.
• Manage school and staff member decisions that come from data analysis

Professional Learning

• Develop and execute the professional learning vision for your school. Lead professional development that is objective-aligned, engaging, and grounded in adult learning theory.
• Identify and arrange for staff development opportunities which relate to core instructional practices, standards-based assessments, and content areas
• Manage and execute staff meetings
• Manage and execute professional learning days

Additional Duties

• Build relationships with teachers and other members of the administration team in order to positively impact school culture and results
• Co-manage department chairs to ensure effective outcomes within departments
• Recruit and hire school faculty
• Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment, as needed
• Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents
• Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide new teacher professional development; create school-specific new and returning teacher professional development
• Serve as a core member of the instructional leadership team at your school
• Participate in DSST's instructional leadership development program
• If applicable, teach course(s) within the school
• If applicable, act as a student advisor for a group of students

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to grow personally and professionally in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

Ideal Qualifications

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

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students 97% of whom attend a green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us more brilliance, more courage, more possibility to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated green on the 202425 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?

At DSST, our quantum 5 culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• 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.

Learn more about our quantum 5 culture and compensation & benefits.

Equal employment opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion

DSST public schools is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or