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Denver, Colorado, United States
Onsite
POSITION: Associate School Director (ASD)
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. View current openings. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred location is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season.
SALARY: $94,000–$112,750 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver!
STATUS: Full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: Summer 2027, beginning with new administrator training. Specific start date will be confirmed closer to the beginning of the school year. View the school-year calendar.
At DSST Public Schools, we believe exceptional school leadership is essential to creating rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning environments where every student can thrive. We're looking for experienced, mission-driven educational leaders who are passionate about developing people, strengthening instruction, and driving meaningful schoolwide impact.
As an Associate School Director (ASD), you'll serve as a senior school leader and strategic partner to the School Director, helping drive student achievement, develop exceptional educators, and strengthen schoolwide systems and culture. Depending on your school placement, your leadership portfolio may focus more heavily on instructional leadership, school culture, operations, or a combination of these areas. Across all placements, you'll coach and develop staff, lead key school priorities, and share responsibility for schoolwide success.
Explore School Leadership at DSST: Interested in growing your career as a school leader? Visit our School Leadership webpage to learn more about our leadership approach, professional development opportunities, and the community of leaders you'll join.
As an ASD, you'll serve as a key member of the School Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for schoolwide results and supporting the growth of students, teachers, and leaders. Specific responsibilities and areas of ownership vary by campus, based on school needs and the School Director's leadership team structure. The responsibilities below reflect the range of work ASDs may lead across DSST.
Lead & Develop Exceptional Teams
Build a Thriving School Culture
Lead Schoolwide Systems & Strategy
Depending on school needs, additional responsibilities may include teaching a course, advising students, or supporting other schoolwide initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We know exceptional school leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences! If you're excited about this opportunity but have questions about your qualifications or eligibility, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at humancapital@scienceandtech.org. We'd love to hear from you!
Please note: The DSST Talent Team replies to every application. If you haven’t heard from us by the indicated timeline, please check your spam folder first. If you don’t see an email there, reach out to us at humancapital@scienceandtech.org. We’re committed to providing an exceptional candidate experience.
Application Timeline
This is an evergreen position, meaning DSST Public Schools recruits for this role on an ongoing basis to support current and anticipated hiring needs across our network. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews as opportunities become available.
For positions with a defined hiring timeline, the anticipated application deadline will be listed at the top of the job posting.
Who We Are
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Why Work at DSST?
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.
Employment Classification & PERA Participation
DSST Public Schools participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Unless otherwise stated in the position title or posting, all roles are full-time and are designated as PERA-covered positions. Candidates should review their individual circumstances and ensure they are able to accept employment in a PERA-covered role prior to applying.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person 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, or genetic information. We also prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in any investigation or proceeding.
DSST is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and may spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, or kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.