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School Improvement Coordinator

Salary

$75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1513-PrnCnslt-SE-1125

Department

Department of Education

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

12/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 27, 2025.

Although the hiring freeze does not apply to the Colorado Department of Education, our agency is committed to acting in accordance with the objectives of the hiring freeze and only hiring positions that have been vetted and determined to be an essential need.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

+ Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

+ Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

+ Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

+ Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

+ Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

+ Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

+ Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs),

+ Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

+ Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

+ 10% Travel required within state of Colorado for Meetings/Training, some overnights

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work locationper business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ LIGHT/Office environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.

+ Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

+ DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about educational reform and school improvement? Are you interested in using your school leadership skills to support schools across the state? In this role, you’ll support schools identified for support and improvement under ESSA, working closely with a collaborative, hardworking, and mission-driven team. Together, you’ll help implement school improvement strategies that elevate student outcomes. Join a dedicated and passionate group of professionals who identify effective practices, share them across schools and districts, and support educators in adapting those strategies to meet the unique needs of their communities. This role helps improve schools across Colorado by working with districts that receive federal education funding. In partnership with others at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), this position supports schools that have been identified for support and improvement under the federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). They provide guidance and resources to school districts, helping them use federal programs effectively—especially Title I and Title II programs, which focus on student achievement and teacher development. They collaborate with other teams and programs to make sure schools get the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be able to serve in multiple roles and balance a variety of responsibilities.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Title I, Part A School Improvement Coordinator

~ Leads coordination and implementation of ESSA-related school improvement efforts in partnership with the School Quality and Success Division and other units.

~ Guides LEAs in designing and executing improvement strategies for schools identified under ESSA: Comprehensive Support (CS), Targeted Support (TS), and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATS).

~ Provides training, technical assistance, and feedback on: (1) Effective use of federal funds for school improvement. (2) Conducting comprehensive needs assessments. (3) Integrating Title I Schoolwide program requirements into planning. (4) Addressing resource inequities and conducting Resource Allocation Reviews.

~ Serves as a subject matter expert on resource inequities, ensuring LEAs allocate resources effectively to support improvement strategies.

~ Regularly reviews and updates: (1) Quality Criteria and aligned rubrics, including Title I Schoolwide and ESSA planning requirements.

(2) Public-facing ESSA Improvement Planning documents and guidance. (3) Reviewer feedback dissemination processes to LEAs.

~ Collaborates with the Federal Programs and Supports Unit to ensure planning processes meet federal requirements and align with program effectiveness goals.

~ Tracks CS UIP review findings, identifies trends, and develops targeted support and training for long-term identified schools.

~ Oversees implementation of more rigorous actions and EASI grants for CS schools not meeting exit criteria within three years.

Coordinates with internal units (e.g., School and District Transformation, Dropout Prevention, Schools of Choice) to monitor and support rigorous interventions.

~ Develops grant opportunities to sustain continuous improvement in long-term identified schools.

~ Hosts at least two annual convenings and progress monitoring events for LEAs and schools.

~ Participates in cross-departmental teams to share federal requirements and develop cohesive strategies for high-needs districts.

~ Provides technical assistance and consultation on planning requirements for targeted schools.

ESEA Regional Contact

~ Serves as a regional liaison, providing targeted technical assistance to LEAs and BOCES on plan development, needs assessments, application revisions, and program implementation. Reviews and approves ESEA Consolidated Applications.

~ Develops and delivers professional development on effective fund use.

~ Supports coordination of federal, state, and local resources to enhance program quality and impact.

Title II, Part A Expertise

~ Serves as the Title II, Part A expert for monitoring and application review teams; supports administration and oversight of other ESEA programs. Leads desk and onsite monitoring reviews, including evidence reviews for Student Performance, School Improvement, Equitable ~ ~ Distribution of Teachers, and Title II, Part A; produces written reports and supports LEAs in implementing corrective actions.

~ Develops and delivers guidance, training, technical assistance, and feedback to LEAs on effective use of Title II, Part A funds to improve educator qualifications and ensure compliance.

~ Periodically reviews and updates monitoring protocols, indicators, and publicly available Title I and Title II, Part A resources.

~ Collaborates with others in the unit to meet federal and public reporting requirements related to Title II, Part A.

Other Duties

~ Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Federal Programs and Supports Unit or the Program Monitoring Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Master's degree from an accredited college in education, education leadership, education policy, or public policy.

OR

- Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of education, education leadership, education policy, or public policy experience can substitute for a Master's degree.

OR

- A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

OR

- Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in an educationlaw position, such as a paralegal, can substitute for a Juris Doctorate

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualifications for Success in the Position:

~ At least 5 years experience working in K-12 education setting, particularly in a school leadership or district-level position, or working with education law/policy.

~ Deep knowledge of federal education policy and legislation, including ESSA—especially Title II, Part A, educator effectiveness, equity, accountability, and improvement planning.

~ Experience in developing and implementing improvement strategies.

~ Strong understanding of Colorado’s education system and district structures.

~ Skilled in developing and delivering high quality professional development.

~ Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex information clearly to varied audiences.

~ Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide technical assistance at state, district, school, and student levels.

~ Effective collaborator across diverse teams and stakeholders, even in challenging contexts.

~ Strategic thinker with a systems-level approach to problem-solving.

~ Highly organized, adaptable, and able to balance quality with productivity.

~ Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in developing and/or reviewing school or district Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs).

- Experience conducting or participating in federal monitoring.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 10%)- some overnights

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work location per business needs

+ Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

+ Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

+ Resume: Required - Attach

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

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+ Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. [email protected]

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