MANAGER, SCHOOL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS                                                       

Work Year: 235 Traditional

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $91,413 - $111,963

Applications will be received until October 26, 2024. 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 for maintaining the operational and transactional responsibilities of the department. Manages the coordination of day to day activities of a specific business function. Primary emphasis is achieving results by building engagement and empowering their teams. May have exposure for district wide initiatives.

Responsible for driving the vision and delivery of annual federal, state, and internal accountability systems, including the School Performance Framework (SPF), transcripts and course codes. 

What DPS Offers You:

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

• Salary Range: $91,413 - $111,963. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Director of Reporting & Accountability in supporting accountability initiatives within the district in terms of design, data gathering, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with District and Division leaders to support processes to identify key questions, develop recommendations and rationale, and inform and provide relevant data to support policy decision-making processes. Support process development and implementation of appropriate measures of school performance at the district and stakeholder levels. Inform the Executive Director and Director regarding changes in legislation, and decisions that impact the state school performance framework (SPF) and the implications around the Accountability Clock, School Reviews, Request to Reconsider, etc.

• Lead the development, execution, and refinement of district school accountability systems, processes, and tools. Lead a team in the publication and communication of the annual school performance framework, the primary tool used to accredit and evaluate schools in the district. This includes decisions related to displaying district-level information to engage in quality policy decisions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Colorado Department of Education and accountability partners to understand state and federal accountability requirements. Build District and school capacity around local, state, and federal accountability measures through direct collaboration with other district departments.

• Lead specialists who work directly with schools to develop, implement, communicate, and train staff on policies and consistent processes and procedures regarding transcripts, records, and scheduling to ensure students are on track to graduate and fully understand graduation requirements. Direct the work of the School Support Team (Transcripts) and provide direct feedback to district leadership on grading and course policy that impacts student transcripts and grades.

• Ensure all District high schools are supported with all aspects of transcript work, including credit attainment, scheduling, and graduation requirements support. Support the design and maintenance of integrated systems and processes that drive ongoing improvement in District progress monitoring tools to ensure students graduate college and career ready. Build and maintain positive relationships with Career and College Success, Culturally Sustaining Curriculum & Instruction, Department of Technology Services, and the Schools Division and ensure leadership is well supported in all data needs, effective systems for providing data, and data interpretation.

• Ensure systems and processes are in place to manage communications and updates to schools and central office staff regarding policy and procedure changes, important dates, and timelines to ensure streamlined transcript entry and accurate records for use in District reporting and accountability systems.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related area (e.g., sociology, statistics, psychology, economics, policy), preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in K-12 education is required, 9-12 preferred.

• 3+ years of people management or supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail.

• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.

• Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources.

• Ability to motivate and influence others.

• Ability to effectively lead a team.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel.

• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.

• Extensive knowledge of high school transcripts, grading, scheduling, the School Performance Framework, and Unified Improvement Plans is preferred.

• 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.