POSITION: Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI)
GRADE LEVEL: High School (9th - 12th); Middle School (6th - 8th)
LOCATION: TBD You can view the current openings at this link.
SALARY: $72,000-$87,000 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)
START: June 2026. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
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
DSST Mission-Driven: 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 materials—all 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 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?
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 access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.