Program Coordinator, Careerspark

** Applications will be received until April 14, 2025. 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:  

****This is a grant funded position through the 2026-2027 school year, with the possibility to extend past this period****

Assists Career and College Success Spark program in serving more students each year. Supports the overall success of Career and College Success Initiatives by providing career exploration and development opportunities for elementary-level students. Collaborates with school-based program champions to coordinate all career exploration experiences for their assigned school(s), and manages event logistics to ensure the highest quality of program execution. Under supervision, delivers high quality career exploration experiences to students and excellent customer service to business partners and other program supporters. Being effective at this job requires engaging with at least 30 company partners, staff and students at 10+ elementary schools managing large amounts of detail, focusing on continuous improvement and excellent communication, and—most important—an intense focus on the student 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. $55,099 - $66,119 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:
 

•    Completes multifunctional school activity bus initial and recertification trainings in collaboration with the transportation department in order to operate the small activity bus for all Spark events, programs, and other extracurricular activities as needed. - 5%
•    Assists with student recruitment, selection, and preparation for program participation and assists new business partner recruitment efforts; assists with development, planning, and implementation of additional career exploration programs; interprets feedback from students, school staff, company partners, Work-Based Learning (WBL) specialists, and other central staff to ensure continued program effectiveness and improvement - 10%
•    Coordinates and facilitates career exploration events with company and school partners and manages event logistics such as food, expenditures, bus scheduling, session planning, event evaluations, and follow-up; coordinates school and company partner on-boarding and end of year/exit activities, including but not limited to, pre and post-assessments, company profile sheet, and promo video creation; gathers and interprets data; tracks student attendance, school participation, and company contacts to create reports based on information gathered through the online event management system and/or other online tools; utilizes graphic design and other digital software to create worksheets, promo videos, and other graphics to maintain Spark branding and promote completed events - 65%
•    Serves as a liaison between school-based staff and business partners to ensure program continuity and intended outcomes; provides school and company partner support through on-going check-ins, interventions, and assistance as needed -10%
•    Promotes Spark and other Career Development  programs within schools to teachers, school staff, students, parents, business partners, and more by delivering presentations, distributing marketing collateral, and representing Spark in various school and community settings -10%

  What You’ll Need:  

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Spanish Speaking - Required
• Two (2) or more years of experience in teaching, leading, and facilitating lessons and activities in school-based, or out-of-school settings - 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  

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.