STEM; Math​/Science Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction; DCI

STEM (Math/Science) Campus Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) (2026‑2027 School Year)

Position: Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI)

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

Location: TBD (Denver, CO; relocation stipend for those >75 miles from Denver)

Salary: $72,000–$87,000 (based on up to 10 years of aligned experience)

Status: Full‑time, year‑round, benefits eligible, exempt, in‑person position (Denver, CO)

Start: June 2026

The Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) leads coaching for teachers on the school site, ensuring academic excellence for all students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a coaching and management team of 12‑15 teachers (variable by campus and need)
• Demonstrating DSST Mission‑Driven urgency to achieve student success and post‑secondary preparation
• Seeking solutions with tenacity and motivating staff toward high performance
• Coaching and developing staff to achieve excellent academic outcomes
• Leading consistent, high‑quality coaching aligned with DSST’s coaching vision
• Collaborating with teachers to plan course pacing, unit plans, and lesson materials aligned with college readiness standards and the benchmark assessment program
• Facilitating Lesson Internalization Coaching Meetings that refine instructional practice
• Observing and evaluating classroom practice weekly using DSST’s Essentials for Effective Teaching Rubric
• Tracking coaching sessions, observations, and action steps through DSST’s centralized tools
• Maintaining awareness of how course content prepares students for high‑school college‑preparatory programs
• Facilitating Practice Clinics and Real‑Time Coaching to accelerate instructional development
• Creating, maintaining, and updating whole‑school, grade‑level, and teacher‑level student academic and assessment records
• Leading the execution of the school’s assessment program, including testing schedules, staff training, and compliance with district and state requirements
• Developing teachers in analysis and action planning based on assessment data
• Monitoring overall school data and progress to goals
• Managing decisions that arise from data analysis
• Developing and executing the Professional Learning vision for the school
• Leading professional development that is objective‑aligned, engaging, and grounded in adult learning theory
• Identifying and arranging staff development opportunities related to core instructional practices and content areas
• Managing professional learning days and staff meetings
• Building relationships with teachers and administration to positively impact school culture and results
• Co‑managing department chairs for effective departmental outcomes
• Recruiting and hiring school faculty and serving as a recruiter for new students
• Participating in DSST Home Office initiatives to create network‑wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents
• Contributing to the Instructional Leadership Team and participating in the Instructional Leadership Development program
• Teaching course(s) and acting as a student advisor as applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least 3 years of 6th‑12th grade teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and lead adults to successful outcomes
• Unwavering belief that all students can succeed, reach ambitious post‑secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to grow personally and professionally as an anti‑racist educator
• Self‑awareness, regular reflective practice, and a commitment to continuous improvement

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

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
. Our culture is values‑centered, human‑focused, and collaborative.

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

• 100% of DSST graduates admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024‑25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST…