Denver Public Schools

Please apply directly to the DPS website: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=CKM   COMMUNICATIONS Traditional 235 work days FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $60,542 - $73,361     E ssential Functions and Objectives:   A dministers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes.   S upports the District’s biggest policy initiatives with strategic communications, working to ensure that students, educators, families, community partners, and internal audiences understand progress toward achieving the goals of the District’s strategic plan, Denver Plan 2020, and vision that Every Child Succeeds. Works closely with content experts, the Strategic & Policy Communications Director, and the Communications team to develop and execute strategic communications plans with strong two-way communication strategies, materials, and approaches that inform and engage stakeholders on the District’s related communications priorities critical to the success of the 90,000 students we serve.    - Leads efforts to collaboratively design and produce District-wide engagement initiatives by conducting discovery/intake process with content experts; providing communications strategy; serving as a communications consultant/liaison for content teams; prioritizing communications needs; developing best practices; drafting key messages for stakeholders; providing tactical support and deliverables; and writing, formatting, editing, and proofreading a variety of communications. - Strategically supports and seeks out opportunities to increase employee engagement and a sense of being valued through strategies that increase recognition and celebration, ensuring that District messaging is used consistently and appropriately in all events and programs. - Manages strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined; develops and maintains comprehensive project plans and production guides, including timelines, budgets, technical scripts, agendas, material lists, contingency plans, and responsibility assignments. - Manages program budgets and negotiates with vendors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to all fiscal policies. - Develops strategies and plans and deploys resources to manage and track program invitations, registrations, and on-site check-ins for participants, volunteers, speakers, and other stakeholders. - Drives high engagement rates by developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for events and initiatives; generates innovative solutions to challenges; determines success metrics; and conducts post event analysis to evaluate overall effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement. - Oversees on-site program production, including managing and training event support teams; supporting VIPs, speakers, and presenters; and directing tech and A/V support.   K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:   - Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in the communications field, marketing, public relations or internal communications, preferably with experience in education or a public agency, is required. - Two (2) or more years of experience with a proven record of planning and producing effective events for various audiences, ideally in an engagement, information-sharing, or culture-building context is required. - Must have access to transportation to ensure offsite coverage, a valid driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years. - Ability to create and execute detailed project management and communications plans, tailored to diverse audiences. - Effective time management and organizational skills, including in budgeting, tracking, and reporting. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality. - Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines. - Leads, manages, and motivates stakeholders. - Ability to foster collaborative work relationships at all levels in the organization, from senior staff to all support personnel. - Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment. - An outside of the box thinker who finds creative ways to share communications and produce events. - Demonstrates grace under pressure and maintains positivity and professionalism. - Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite products. - Knowledge of AP Style. - Ability to be flexible with schedule as evenings and weekends may be required as mandated by projects or events. - Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus as well as photography and other multi-media skills.   E ducation Requirements:   - Bachelor's Degree in Communications, public relations, marketing, or related field preferred.   A dditional Information:   - Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 - Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 - Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.     A bout Denver Public Schools:   D enver 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.     D PS 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 .     D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Please apply directly to the DPS website: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=EWB   OFFICE OF CHIEF OF STAFF Traditional 235 work days F TE: 1.0 S alary Range: $60,022 - $69,608   E ssential Functions and Objectives:   S upports individuals, teams and/or departments through facilitating and regulating a series of activities and work streams. Carries out specific tasks based on established procedures, to ensure a broader set of priorities and objectives are met. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.   P rovides direct assistance to the Superintendent’s Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Teams. Assists in the preparation of reports, financial analysis, and other data for the Board of Education by the Superintendent/Deputy Chief of Staff. Provides backup support to Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent in assisting with escalated parental/community concerns and related office budgets.   - Provides executive assistance and support to the Deputy/Chief of Staff; prioritizes incoming information and serves as a clearinghouse for requests, resources, meetings, and correspondence. - Assists with planning and preparing reports, memoranda and information for the Board; develops systems to ensure timely development and completion of Board of Education agendas and presentations. - Researches, collects, secures, and compiles data, records, information, and materials, ensuring completeness of all documents to be distributed or received; under direction, prepares reports, surveys, and other materials for the Superintendent, Cabinet members, and District stakeholders. - Coordinates the office day-to-day communication and ensures that all personnel and departments are informed of pressing issues; may act as a gatekeeper in the transfer of knowledge and dissemination of information. - Provides assistance with parental/community concerns, questions, and calls, screening calls and referring appropriately; answers inquiries and offers assistance; anticipates problems and conflicts and helps develop productive solutions. - Supports the research, updating, and monitoring of several annual budgets for the office; performs reconciliatory and other duties related to the office budget, purchase card accounts, Integrated Financial Systems, bookkeeping and petty cash account; participates in developing the budgets. - Works with staff in emergency situations; remains available during off-hours for emergency situations. - Maintains confidentiality and serves as liaison between members of the office; maintains accurate and current records of Board and Superintendent policies, laws, and safety procedures. - Coordinates work flow and schedules of the office and makes recommendations regarding office efficiency to the Deputy/Chief of Staff Superintendent. - Provides backup assistance for the Board, Deputy/Chief of Staff, Superintendent and various consultants on key projects.   K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:   - Seven (7) or more years of secretarial and administrative assistant experience. - Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience assisting the senior executive of an organization. - Previous collaborative experience with Board and Cabinet members preferred. - Advanced experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite. - Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. - Advanced verbal and written communication, report preparation, and presentation skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines. - The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance. - Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. - High degree of integrity in handling confidential information. - Ability to champion the District's vision of educational advancement of its students as well as its strategic plan and goals. - Ability to promote and follow all applicable policies, Superintendent direction, and department procedures. - Advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting systems, and strong math aptitude. - Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment. - Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.   E ducation Requirements:   - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration required.   A dditional Information:   - Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 - Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 - Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.

Please Apply Here: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=9PH   HUMAN RESOURCES Traditional 235 work days  FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $56,277 - $68,243    Essential Functions and Objectives:   T he Talent Acquisition Specialist will implement and monitor district-wide recruitment and retention strategies for various positions across the district. The position will assist with the design and delivery of campus, community and diversity based recruiting activities for local, state, national and international recruitment programs, including developing Social Media and marketing campaigns in order to attract candidates and increase districts visibility in the community.  Duties include, but are not limited to the following:   - Identify, recruit, source, cold call passive candidates and cultivate talented candidates across schools and/or a variety of central offices and positions. - Compile and create data, reports, and other forms of recruitment and retention statistics. Assist in the creation of a variety of state of the art recruitment communications (e.g. banners, advertisements, brochures, web content). - Conduct/Perform recruitment efforts on a multi-year, full-cycle of recruitment and retention activities (e.g., identification, recruitment and placement) of highly qualified candidates. - Develop and implement an effective sourcing strategy including social media campaigns in order to promote the district's visibility in the community.   K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:   - Three ( 3) or more year of recruiting or related experience required. - Experience working with Social Media Marketing preferred. - Bilingual in Spanish required.   E ducation Requirements:   - Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of education.   Other information: Our Human Resources Team is an integral part of DPS. Although we aren’t always in the schools, we’re in it for the kids. We work closely with our school leaders to ensure we’re putting great teachers in every classroom, and take great care to ensure DPS hires and retains the highest quality candidates for all roles throughout the district. We do this by incorporating our Shared Core Values—Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun – into everything we do. Additionally, we support retention of our valued team members in a variety of ways including facilitating professional development and performance management activities and designing and managing Total Rewards Programs to help Team DPS achieve health and wellness for themselves and their families. When you join us, you join a dedicated, diverse team of over one hundred professionals who come from many walks of life. One thing we all share is a deep sense of commitment to support Denver Public Schools’ vision: Every Child Succeeds.   Additional Information: - Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 - Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 - Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.     About Denver Public Schools:   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 .      Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.  

Please Apply Here: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=90I   STUDENT EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY Traditional 240 work days  FTE: 1.0 Starting Salary Range: $15.87 - $16.58/hour    Essential Functions and Objectives:   S upports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.     U nder direct supervision, perform routine clerical and administrative functions for a department. Responsible for basic typing, filing, mail distribution and telephone coverage.   - Performs routine transactions, assists team activities, interacts with stakeholders to solve problems or resolve complaints, gathers information, consults with management on actions to be taken in order to support short-term operations and ensure compliance. - Performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records. - Receives, understands, and disseminates information to appropriate stakeholders. Answers questions, solves problems effectively and escalates appropriately. Demonstrates positive, optimistic and service-oriented mindset to ensure positive relations with stakeholders. - Contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term success. - Performs various basic office duties, including: answering phones, greeting visitors, distributing mail, order office supplies, filing.  - Create, type, distribute, prepare and mail routine correspondence, checking for completeness and accuracy. - Operate and utilize computers and related software and various district applications.  - Provide appropriate records and documents through our online record request ordering system according to FERPA and district policy. - Update and maintain the calendar of appointments.  - Assist with event operations; reserving rooms, order catering, set up, etc. - Operate and troubleshoot standard office equipment.  - School - May provide additional support for other operational needs such as student safety, including delegated nursing duties, purchasing and budget duties.  - Perform other duties as assigned.   K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:   - One (1) or more years’ experience in administrative/clerical work.  - Basic knowledge and experience with computer-based spreadsheet, data base, and word processing software.  - Experience producing various general office documents, analysis and recommendations.  - Effective time management and organizational skills. - Effective communication skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines. - The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance. - Work collaboratively with others on a team. - Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment. - Ability to work effectively as member of team.  - Ability to multi-task and complete work with frequent interruptions. - Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats.  - Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.  - Basic proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite and other computer software programs.  - Bilingual skills preferred.   E ducation Requirements:   - High School diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent.   Additional Information:   - Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 - Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 - Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.     About Denver Public Schools:   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 .      Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.  

Please Apply Here: https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=94M   STUDENT EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY (SE&O) Traditional 240 work days  FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $18.88 - $20.02    Essential Functions and Objectives:   S upports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.     U nder general supervision, performs intermediate-level duties to support general office operations, programs, and functions including: payroll, budget, data management; and maintenance of business records.    - Performs routine transactions, assists team activities, interacts with stakeholders to solve problems or resolve complaints, gathers information, consults with management on actions to be taken in order to support short-term operations and ensure compliance. - Performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records. - Receives, understands, and disseminates information to appropriate stakeholders. Answers questions, solves problems effectively and escalates appropriately. Demonstrates positive, optimistic and service-oriented mindset to ensure positive relations with stakeholders. - Contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions, identifies opportunities through external research on trends in resources, programs, and services and internal research with stakeholders, and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term success. - Performs research, data management, and reporting on school based or department data needs, Organize, extract and input data/information using district applications and other network computer software, protect privacy, confidentiality, student and employee data according to FERPA and district policy. - Monitor and track invoices and budget expenditures. Prepares and processes purchasing and accounting documents.    - Process payroll and timekeeping requests.  - Compose and edit internal correspondence and documents.  - Coordinate events and logistics for school or department.  - Create tracking systems, update department or school based procedures and processes.  - Provide additional support for other operational needs such as student safety, including delegated nursing duties, according to District training and procedures.  - May provide training and guidance to Office Support I and other staff as directed.  - Respond to administrative requests. Provide information and assistance to various stakeholders which may include DPS employees, vendors, and community members.  - Other duties as assigned.   K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:   - Three (3) or more years’ experience in administrative/clerical work or combination of education and experience.  - Demonstrated intermediate-level knowledge and experience with computer-based spreadsheet, data base, and word processing software.  - Demonstrated experience producing various general office documents, analysis and recommendations. - Effective time management and organizational skills. - Effective communication skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines. - The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance. - Work collaboratively with others on a team. - Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.   - Ability to multi-task and complete work with frequent interruptions.  - Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats.  - Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.  - Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and other computer software programs.  - Bilingual skills preferred.   E ducation Requirements:   - High School diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent required.  - Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.   Additional Information: - Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 - Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 - Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 - Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.     About Denver Public Schools:   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 .      Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.