• Job Description

  Req#: R5386

  WHO WE ARE

  At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”.

  Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Complete our Interest Form to connect with a member of our Talent Team.

  POSITION: Director of Strategy

  LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO

  SALARY: $96,300 - $116,400 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

  STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position

  START: July 14, 2025

  KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  DSST seeks a remarkable leader with a successful track record of leading at the systems-level. The Director of Strategy plays an integral role in the implementation of DSST’s Strategic Plan and build the strategic capacity of the organization writ large. In driving the definition and implementation of a vision and framework for strong strategic planning, the Director of Strategy will create the conditions for DSST to achieve its network report card results. Reporting to DSST’s Head of Strategy, this leader will lead complex organizational change while fostering highly collaborative and cross functional partnerships to advance outcomes for all students at DSST.

  Essential Functions:

  • Network Planning: Drive the vision and implementation of a network strategic planning (60%):

    • Collaborate with the President, Head of Strategy, and the strategy department to refine the framework, definitions and operational structure to drive multi-year and annual strategic planning.

    • Own the implementation of network strategic planning, overseeing both network and school planning through cross-functional leadership and support for Home Office Leaders and School Leaders.

    • Own and drive the planning required to meet district and state compliance.

    • Lead change management and communication efforts to support the implementation of strategic initiatives in pursuit of Big 5 Goals.

  • Systems for communication and alignment: Own the design and implementation of a network wide Arc of the Year and other relevant systems for alignment across home office and schools.

    • Refine the vision for Arc of the Year system to collect and collaborate across teams to define the core workstreams &

  • Special Projects (10%)

    • Own and drive special projects that build the organization’s strategic capacity and/or create conditions for current or future impact, as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a school or charter management organization

  • 7+ Years of Professional Experience in Education

  • At least 2+ years of previous school leadership required, ideally in a high performing school context

  • Proven track record of driving to results in content area(s)

  • Evidence of developing and executing against a strategy with strong results

  • Demonstrated proficiency in leading through change, executing on major initiatives, and leading cross-departmental work

  • Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development

  • Demonstrated experience in coaching and development of leaders

  • An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives

  • Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

  • Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

  IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

  • Master’s degree in Education field preferred

  WHO WE ARE

  At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

  INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

  For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here .

  WHY JOIN DSST?

  At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

  • Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

  • Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

  • Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

    • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.

    • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.

    • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.

  • And more!

  DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

  Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

  DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• About the company

  DSST Public Schools, formerly known as the Denver School of Science and Technology, is a public charter STEM network comprising fourteen schools on eight campuses in Denver, Colorado, United States, in partnership with Denver Public Schools.

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