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Accounting Coordinator DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks an Accounting Coordinator to join one of the leading charter school organizations in the nation.  We serve 6-12th grade students across Denver and Aurora.  Our mission is to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.   Overview of Position : DSST Public Schools seeks extraordinary educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join a team dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory program to a diverse population.  Our team is comprised of leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through supporting our school culture, developing authentic relationships with students, and using data to drive their daily practice. The Accounting Coordinator will provide critical support to the Finance team in the DSST Home Office by supporting Accounts Payable, month-end and year-end closing processes, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting across all of DSST’s 15 schools, each Home Office Department, and all our of external vendors. The Accounting Coordinator role is a truly unique opportunity to work at an organization growing to at least 24 schools and a $185 million budget by 2026, and where you’ll be exposed to a diverse and evolving set of responsibilities, be provided with learning opportunities from some of the smartest education minds in Colorado, and have the chance to lead high impact projects that will build and develop valuable core skills for a financial career. Essential functions :   Accounts Payable (60%) Process invoices and employee reimbursements twice a week Process purchasing card transactions bi-monthly Support vendors and school and Home Office staff by answering questions and providing support General Accounting Duties (40%) Assist in month-end process by performing bank reconciliations and general ledger clean-up Update audit papers during year-end process Assist the Senior Manager of Accounting with reporting needs   Job Requirements :   DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. You have a passion for public education and want to use your business skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of 6,000 students and 700 staff members You love working with Excel and have a high proficiency (vlookup and pivot table experience) You’re eager to learn the inner workings of a rapidly growing charter school network and love operating in an all-hands-on deck work environment You’re organized and can handle processing a large amount of data at a time You welcome and give honest feedback for continuous improvement You manage day to day tasks while also taking the time to understand the process behind what you’re doing You build relationships quickly and pride yourself on being a responsive partner You want to drive new processes, not just accept the ones already created   Classification: Exempt   Reports to: Senior Manager of Accounting   Competencies : Commitment to Equity We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels. Commitment to Continuous Growth We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential. Commitment to Healthy Team We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals Drives to Results We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.    Compensation and Benefits: DSST Public Schools is committed to providing our staff with benefit offerings that empower each of our employees to make the choices that best meet their individualized and personal needs while also keeping cost in mind. DSST Benefit highlights include:  Medical Plans offered through Aetna $0 employee cost option! Annual Health Savings account (HSA) gift from DSST Public Schools 2 Dental Plans options offered through Principal Dental Group and Vision through VSP Employee Assistance and Counseling Support 401 (k) retirement plan with 5% annual gift from DSST regardless of personal contribution FMLA effective immediately (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid) Access to additional discounts through our benefit partners exclusively for DSST staff    Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.     DSST Public Schools proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Denver School of Science and Technology does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. (Protected Classes).   DSST Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against a member of a Protected Class in admission or access to, or terms and conditions of employment, or in its programs and activities. DSST Public Schools shall operate as an equal opportunity employer and will provide and safeguard the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and advance in employment within the district without discrimination. The District shall actively promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, aggressive, continuing affirmative action program. Further, DSST Public Schools affirms the rights of all Protected Classes to be free from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment. DSST Public Schools shall inform students, parents, employees and the general public each school year that the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. The announcement shall also include the name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 and ADA compliance activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.  

The Impact Manager is responsible for driving the successful implementation of the WSWC service model by building and cultivating strong school partnerships and developing a team of committed, idealistic leaders and school practitioners. The Impact Manager plays a crucial role in leading a team of ACMs through a ten-month long journey of learning, reflection, and service in schools that builds student capacity and academic skills as well as the ACMs’ civic capacity and civic identity. Responsibilities Service Delivery and Impact: Oversee the execution of City Year’s Whole School Whole Child, based in holistic youth development best practices. Oversee the implementation of site program delivery components. This will include the design and creation of academic and behavioral intervention structures in and out of the classroom in partnership with school administration. Understand and use student data, data from teacher and AmeriCorps Member surveys, school and district level data, and classroom observations to impact achievement trends and identify opportunities to continually improve interventions, whole school and class service, and AmeriCorps Member performance. Create clear, realistic, and measurable objectives which align with City Year Denver program expectations and goals. Capture best practices and share with the larger City Year community of practitioners AmeriCorps Member Leadership Development: Guide AmeriCorps Members to meet their service performance requirement and leadership development potential. Ensure AmeriCorps Members are committed to student success and equipped to meet City Year standards as practitioners in the schools Inspire the team to embrace a culture of empowerment aligned to with the mission and vision of City Year leadership tools, team building exercises, rituals, and best practices Use Performance Management tools to set performance expectations, identify strengths and development opportunities, and partner with each AmeriCorps Member on a development plan to maximize leadership potential Help AmeriCorps Members develop civic identity by providing leadership and program experiences that align with the mission and vision of City Year Support the management of AmeriCorps Member Human Resources to meet graduation and post-graduation expectations Effectively translate information and messages from various stakeholders (the school, City Year, the Community) to AmeriCorps Members so they understand and are empowered but not overloaded Design and oversee after-school program that includes daily homework help and engaging clubs Service Partner Management: Build and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service performance Build a strong partnership with school officials including principals and other key decision makers by demonstrating an understanding of the school’s priorities and working collaboratively to craft and implement solutions that leverage AmeriCorps Member talent and align with goals, expectations and intended outcomes of City Year. Maintain a strong presence in school and continually cultivate key relationships Use student data strategically to gain support for initiatives or interventions Coach AmeriCorps Members on developing productive partnerships with teachers and other student support staff Help cultivate local school and strategic community relationships to enhance service performance Access and leverage community resources in support of the program Conduct regular check-ins with school officials including principals, instructional leaders, and teachers Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience coaching young people and working with diverse populations Previous experience building successful partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes Previous experience working in teams or leading teams to achieve common goals Previous experience working in a school setting strongly preferred Previous management experience preferred Strong written and oral communication skills; demonstrated active listening skills Strong problem solving, time and project management skills; ability to prioritize projects and tasks, assess and deploy resources Strong data analysis skills Strong understanding of best instructional practices Spanish speaking preferred Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.