Deputy Superintendent, Schools
Job Code: 82504 - Deputy Superintendent, Schools
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $193,207 - $236,641
Bargaining Unit: ADMIN
Reports to: Superintendent
Close Date: 27 July 2026
Overview & Purpose:
The Deputy Superintendent, Schools is respoinsible for providing vision, strategic direction, and leading teams who work closely with all district-managed schools to support them in driving toward excellence in the areas of instructional and student support programs. Areas of responsibility include specialized student services, academics, multilingual education, portfolio management, college and career success, and extended learning. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate District programs. The Deputy Superintendent shall act on matters delegated by the Superintendent. Oversight for budgetary planning that allocates resources in support of the District’s efforts.
Reports to the Superintendent and works collaboratively as a member of the Superintendent's Leadership Team as a values-based organization; achieves Board of Education Ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility; ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.
**The Deputy Superintendent must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.
Primary Objective:
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and in alignment with the Board of Education, helps set the vision and strategy for the organization as a whole
• Leads the drive to continually improve the quality of our schools, eliminate opportunity gaps and ensure that we have Great Schools in Every Neighborhood
• Works cross functionally to explore, develop and implement new initiatives to increase college and career readiness at every grade
• Leads District efforts to be data-driven in school improvement, continuously assessing how to increase performance using both leading and lagging indicators of student academic and whole child success and teacher and leader development
• Leads and manages a team of education professionals who work closely with our schools to support them in driving toward excellence in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment, school culture-building, school leadership, college access and success
• Builds a culture of collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement, supporting the ongoing learning and development of team members
• Acts as chief liaison for schools to key constituencies, including District leadership, external partners, grant-funded partners and community partners, including elected officials, non-profit leaders and the Denver Classroom Teacher's Association (DCTA)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Thorough industry knowledge; Lifelong learner who is current with research on best practices in school improvement
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Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision
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Ability to manage both high-level processes and monitor completion of the day to day work
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Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead high-performing teams
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Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity
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Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy
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Ability to develop, plan, and implement long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people toward common goals
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Results oriented with a hands-on approach
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Denver Public Schools reserves the right to identify “blackout periods” and “required attendance”, where PTO requests shall require prior approval from the Superintendent. Standard blackout periods and required attendance, including evening and weekend work includes, but is not limited to the following; district wide professional development, special school or celebration events, Board of Education Meetings, the week before school starts, and the first day of school.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Master's Degree in Education
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10+ years of experience and leadership in urban school systems
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7+ years management experience
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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.
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Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
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Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
What DPS Offers You:
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A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
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$193,207 - $236,641. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
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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.
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.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Disclaimer
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.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification.