DSST: Cedar High School, School Director (Principal) (2026-2027 School Year)
DSST Public Schools, Denver, CO, United States
****LOCATION:**** Cedar High School.****SALARY:**** $120,000 - $138,750 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!****STATUS:**** Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) * Oversee staff of the school, including recruitment, selection, performance and evaluation, management, retention support, and termination.* Create a professional learning community in which teachers regularly collaborate to reflect on and refine curriculum and instruction at the school using achievement data, student work, and their own observations/experiences.* Oversee curriculum implementation and assessment* Oversee the implementation of
effective internal and external assessment systems* Lead the school’s data driven instructional practice* Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards* Demonstrates ability to provide teachers with specific, actionable, qualitative (i.e., narrative) and quantitative (i.e., rubric) feedback on their performance in all areas.* Able to manage a data-driven instructional process that includes rigorous interim assessments that are effectively aligned with year-end assessments and college readiness.
Able to align all other school leadership components to the data driven instructional process (professional development, curriculum development, teacher observation/supervision, etc.* Manage teaching staff, including professional development, observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions* Lead staff to ensure that all staff are providing
well-managed and rigorous daily lessons* Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives* Work with staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction* Facilitate positive and strong adult culture* Maintain communication and relations with the families of the school, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s academic and behavioral performance* Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement* Work with staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones* Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events* Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively* Partner with school and network stakeholders to translate and execute a community engagement and recruitment plan into school-based strategies* Able to establish a school culture that is centered on core values that ultimately deeply cares for each student and staff member and holds each student and staff member to the highest level of accountability.* Lead school-based Morning Meetings multiple times per month.* Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of the school to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development* Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture* Oversee students’ academic and behavioral program* Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class* Work closely with the school’s Managing Director to partner closely in driving to results* Receive regular coaching and leadership development from the school's Managing Director aligned to the DSST Leadership Competencies and Skills* Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school* Participate in network wide events and celebrations* Serve on the DSST Public Schools School Director Team* Oversee school-wide strategic planning and problem solving* Able to implement systems that “sweat the small stuff,” maximize the programmatic goals of the school, and are scalable as the school grows. Develops solutions to complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders and steps.* Manage with fiscal responsibility by developing a disciplined planning process that identifies the school’s highest-priorities.* 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 both 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* 3+ years teaching preferably in urban schools and/or communities* 3+ years of experience as a Dean Students, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, or Associate School Director or equivalent leadership role* Experience in a Principal/School Director Development Program* Evidence of driving meaningful and lasting results at the school level* Experience at a high-performing charter school highly preferred but not required* Experience in a Principal/School Director role preferred**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
effective internal and external assessment systems* Lead the school’s data driven instructional practice* Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards* Demonstrates ability to provide teachers with specific, actionable, qualitative (i.e., narrative) and quantitative (i.e., rubric) feedback on their performance in all areas.* Able to manage a data-driven instructional process that includes rigorous interim assessments that are effectively aligned with year-end assessments and college readiness.
Able to align all other school leadership components to the data driven instructional process (professional development, curriculum development, teacher observation/supervision, etc.* Manage teaching staff, including professional development, observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions* Lead staff to ensure that all staff are providing
well-managed and rigorous daily lessons* Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives* Work with staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction* Facilitate positive and strong adult culture* Maintain communication and relations with the families of the school, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s academic and behavioral performance* Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement* Work with staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones* Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events* Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively* Partner with school and network stakeholders to translate and execute a community engagement and recruitment plan into school-based strategies* Able to establish a school culture that is centered on core values that ultimately deeply cares for each student and staff member and holds each student and staff member to the highest level of accountability.* Lead school-based Morning Meetings multiple times per month.* Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of the school to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development* Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture* Oversee students’ academic and behavioral program* Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class* Work closely with the school’s Managing Director to partner closely in driving to results* Receive regular coaching and leadership development from the school's Managing Director aligned to the DSST Leadership Competencies and Skills* Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school* Participate in network wide events and celebrations* Serve on the DSST Public Schools School Director Team* Oversee school-wide strategic planning and problem solving* Able to implement systems that “sweat the small stuff,” maximize the programmatic goals of the school, and are scalable as the school grows. Develops solutions to complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders and steps.* Manage with fiscal responsibility by developing a disciplined planning process that identifies the school’s highest-priorities.* 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 both 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* 3+ years teaching preferably in urban schools and/or communities* 3+ years of experience as a Dean Students, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, or Associate School Director or equivalent leadership role* Experience in a Principal/School Director Development Program* Evidence of driving meaningful and lasting results at the school level* Experience at a high-performing charter school highly preferred but not required* Experience in a Principal/School Director role preferred**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr