COORDINATOR, LICENSING

** Applications will be received until October 22, 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:

Supports individuals, teams and/or departments through facilitating and regulating a series of activities and work streams. Carries out specific tasks based on established procedures, to ensure a broader set of priorities and objectives are met. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.

Ensures compliance with district policies and Colorado State licensing requirements for both school-age Discovery Link and early childhood Little Links programs. Responsibilities include managing business activities, supporting special projects, and addressing complex issues within the Extended Learning Care Site (ELCS) department. This position also oversees operational procedures to meet licensing standards and contributes to maintaining and enhancing overall program quality.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $57,069 - $68,484
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• 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:

• Conduct site audits with a focus on safety and program quality

• Support the department manager in responding to regulatory violations and maintaining proactive site compliance

• Ensure timely processing of licensing requirements, including verifying state-mandated qualifications for new hires, internal promotions, transfers, and job changes

• Maintain accurate and compliant children’s records, staff files, and internal documentation per state licensing regulations

• Monitor and communicate changes to state licensing requirements to relevant staff and stakeholders

• Assist in developing and delivering staff training, including new employee orientation, with a focus on licensing standards and internal audit procedures

• Maintain department personnel files and database, ensuring all required documentation (e.g., licensing, background checks, mandatory training) complies with state regulations, district policy, and FERPA guidelines

• Efficiently and effectively communicate with department leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison to the department, as needed and/or in the absence of the department manager

What You’ll Need:

• 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.
• Valid Colorado drivers license

Preferred:

Qualified as a School-Age or Child Care Center Director or Degree in Early Childhood Development or Related Child

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

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.