Instructional Specialist, Secondary Humanities

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be received until June 19, 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.

Responsible for improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. Will specialize in a specific content area: humanities, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $75,457 - $90,548.
• Additional total reward offerings include time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

• In partnership with the academics team, develop and facilitate cycles of professional learning in humanities for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems, and data-driven instruction.
• Facilitate learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants.
• Model exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback conversations.
• Analyze district local assessment data and classroom observations and use it to inform school support.
• Work collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contribute to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools.
• Collaboratively develop and facilitate professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on evidence-based best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners.
• Build trust-based relationships and influence instructional improvement across diverse stakeholders; support meaningful change without direct supervisory authority.
• Support district curriculum adoption and implementation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject area.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant subject area preferred.
• Four years of teaching experience in literacy or a relevant subject area with at least two years of experience coaching other teachers or leaders.
• Previous experience working in an urban district with multilingual learners.
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices in literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community, believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, actively seeking feedback, reflecting on practice, and applying new learning to improve outcomes for students and educators.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

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.