PROGRAM MANAGER, SCHOOL DESIGN

Job Description

• Applications will be received until

September 30, 2025 . 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 at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job :

Responsible of managing the District's intensive tier school design processes, including turnaround planning, restart, redesign, School Performance Compact (SPC), and state accountability pathway planning. Leads the implementation and management of the District's Intensive Tier School Design processes and manages the school planning process for all District and state accountability actions, including new school design, state actions, and school closures.

What DPS Offers You :

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary Range $81,118 - $97,340 .

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.

What You'll Do :

What You'll Need :

High School Diploma / GED - Required

Bachelor's Degree - School Leadership, Community Engagement, School Start Up, or School Improvement

Master's Degree - School Leadership, Community Engagement, School Start Up, or School Improvement

Two (2+) plus years experience working with school based teams or leading professional development programs with schools - Required

Two (2+) plus years experience with change management processes and community engagement - Preferred

Two (2+) plus years experience with school start up and district and state policy on school turnaround

Knowledge of social-emotional intelligence curricula, behavior intervention, and / or multi-tiered systems of support, trauma informed care and implementation processes

Expertise in school design processes

Work style that yields high results when working independently or as part of a team

Ability to foster effective relationships with district staff, schools, and external partners

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and multi-task without compromising integrity or fidelity

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources

Inspired, visionary who can foster / generate excitement, buy-in and understanding with colleagues and employees outside of the team

High degree of integrity in handling confidential information

Proficiency with Google products including docs, sheets, slides and gmail

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the

physical demands

of the position.

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.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.