MANAGER, HEAD START FAMILY SERVICES

Applications and Job Details

Applications will be received until March 16, 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

Manage the operations of family services, including supervision, direction, leadership, training, and the development of resources for program participants. Partner with the DPS Head Start management and family service teams to provide leadership for the delivery of child and family services.

What DPS Offers You

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range: $70,195-$98,273 annually. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of family service team performance and initiatives in the realms of parent engagement, documentation, operations, performance management, and client satisfaction
• Organize systems and procedures for guiding the work of family service staff to facilitate the delivery of high quality services to children, families, school staff, and community partners
• Manage federal and district compliance and reporting requirements
• Guide intra and interdepartmental and community collaboration efforts
• Conduct ongoing self-assessment of family services and oversee implementation of recommendations
• Support family service staff in identifying and addressing cultural biases and creating a team environment supportive of open dialogue and continual learning
• Developing collaborative partnerships with DPS departments and community agencies

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in social work or social services related field required
• Masters Degree preferred
• 3+ years of Family Services experience
• Head Start experience preferred
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Denver Public Schools

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.