Job Description
LEAD LIAISON, STUDENT SUPPORT
Northeast Early College HS - 3.5
Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $51,692 - $62,032 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description •Applications will be received until June 29, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . •About this job: Leads and coaches team, providing oversight and support while performing the day to day work of the liaison role. Serves as a point of contact for escalated concerns and acts as an intermediary between team and school leadership. Ensures team carries out routine functions necessary to provide interventions that enable students to have a safe, productive, and successful educational experience. What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range:
$51,692-$62,032 . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement . What You'll Do:
Serves as team lead, providing professional development, training, and feedback to members; proactively guides work of team and builds a positive and collaborative culture Tracks and reports on work and team goals, ensuring achievement of individual, team and school priorities Develops and maintains a strong line of communication between school staff and team members; handles and resolves general problems and ensures issues are escalated, as needed, for proper resolution Engages in identifying student needs, especially when it has to do with their academic or social lives, and provides/suggests solutions where necessary; helps students establish and achieve their attendance goals and assists in the application of appropriate interventions for chronically absent students Refers students to school counselors or social workers, especially in situations that have escalated beyond academic or social concerns, and coordinates with school counseling and other staff to be kept apprised on issues affecting a students' academic performance and/or social conflicts with teachers, students and parents Consults with teachers, parents, and school personnel about learning, social, and behavioral issues and confers with teachers and parents regarding the student's strengths, opportunities for growth and aptitudes Maintains a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and modeling; implements curriculum and restorative approaches feedback to develop positive social skills Develops community partnerships that are willing to offer programs and/or services for students at the school in alignment of identified needs Establishes and maintains accurate student records and files regarding attendance and disciplinary issues; analyzes and reports data findings to school leadership, including Intervention Plans when necessary What You'll Need:
Bachelor's or relevant work experience minimum required Bachelor's degree in Social work, education, or related field preferred Three (3) years minimum experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff on instructional improvement issues Experience leading small teams or programs preferred Experience working with alternative youth and service providers preferred 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. Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. 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. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
