Teach in Denver Public Schools Lauren Agee – Talent Acquisition Supervisor Michelyn Johnson - Recruiter

Our Mission To provide all students with the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our society.

The District At a Glance DPS is comprised of: 180+ schools, including traditional, magnet, innovation, charter and alt. pathways schools Current total enrollment of 90,000 students (and growing). 58.0% Hispanic, 21.9% Caucasian 14.1% African American 35% ELL 70% Free/Reduced Lunch

District Growth and Highlights December 2012: DPS to Expand Early Childhood Education Offerings December 2012: DPS Awarded $4 Million Gates Foundation Grant to Spread Best Practices Among Denver’s Schools October 2012: DPS Awarded $28.5 Million Federal Grant to Invest in Teachers September 2012: Janus Makes Second Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Denver Public Schools

What are we doing with that today? - Building New/Updating Schools and Classroom: As our enrollment grows, we continue to open new schools – 3 new schools to open in Improving leadership: Further expand opportunities for teachers to take on Teacher Leadership Roles– to allow school leaders to spend more time focusing on instruction. - Improving teacher supports: Implement instructional models that reduce student-teacher ratios, such as blended learning or co-teaching models. - Improving student supports: Provide high-poverty schools with the means to hire for positions their communities clearly need. These positions might include a school nurse, social worker, counselor or parent liaison. - Rewarding and recognizing teachers: Adopt a tiered incentive system for all teachers working at highest priority schools. For example, after year one, an incentive of $2,500 would be awarded; after year two, $5,000; after year three, $7,500 – up to a specified cap.

Why Denver Public Schools? Highest starting teaching salary in the Denver metro area. One of the top cities in the country for cultivating school reform. Empowering teachers to tailor curricula to benefit every child in their classroom. Land mark merit-based compensation plan, Pro-Comp, which rewards teachers for excellent performance, student growth, and professional achievement. DPS knows that passionate teachers are the most significant factor in student achievement.

Empowering Excellent Educators » Recruitment- early hiring decisions, multiple pathways into teaching » Reward and Retain – ProComp, fostering a supporting environment for all DPS teachers to grow professionally » Evaluation- transparent and meaningful feedback using multiple measures, linked to Professional Development » Professional Development and Support- LEAP, Online tools and resources for tailored support “I love working for DPS - I am empowered everyday to challenge myself and my students through diverse professional development opportunities and increased involvement through leadership.” – Lindsay, 4th Grade Teacher.

The Denver Plan 2020

Denver Plan 2020 Cont.

New Educator Support & Incentives New Educator Institute (NEI) – 1 to 2 week professional development prior to school year start New Educator Mentoring Program – Employs central guidelines but assigned at school level for tailored support

New Educator Support & Incentives ELA Academy – Opportunity for in-classroom practicum, gives new hires in all subject areas the chance to observe, learn and practice techniques for teaching English language learners (June) Access to master teachers at school and/or network level, including Teacher Effectiveness Coaches (TEC’s) and Mentors

A Quality Education in Any Language » DPS is one of the most diverse urban school districts in the nation » 40% of DPS students speak Spanish as their primary language; 31% of DPS students are English Language Learners » DPS provides 16,000+ students with English Language Acquisition (ELA) services

Perks working at DPS » Health Insurance » Retirement Plans » Sick Leave » Employee Discounts » Total Rewards - A system of compensation and benefits unique to every educator » ProComp - A merit-based teacher pay plan that links compensation directly to improved student learning

CDE Licensure Information » Online Application ˃Initial Teaching License - $80 ˃Basic Requirements +Academic Degree from a regionally accredited college or university +Completion of a teacher prep program ˃Fingerprints ˃PLACE/Praxis II exam ˃ p.asp

More Opportunity in DPS » Guest Teachers ˃Complete the online application for DAILY SUBSTITUTE Guest Teacher on the workindps.com site +Attend a hiring blitz in DPS +Positions will be posted in the Fall » Long Term Substitutes » Math Fellows » Paraprofessionals

DPS Hiring Process Complete the online application profile – you can access your application and all position postings at: Phone screen Apply for school specific postings Have all needed documents ready: – CDE Licensure – Employment reference (2 required, have 4 available) – Background check – Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended – Previous teaching verification (if applicable)

Helpful Information » All application questions can be quickly answered by contacting our HR Connect Hotline ˃Phone: (720) ˃ » For a list of resume and interview tips, please visit our Facebook page » Please visit our website for frequently asked questions

Think of a Question Later? Lauren Agee, Sr. Recruiter