Network Evaluation Specialist

POSITION: Network Evaluation Specialist (2025-2026 School Year)

GRADE LEVEL:Middle and High School

LOCATION: 16 DSST schools across Denver and Aurora

SALARY: $67,500-$81,100 for up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer arelocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver! 

STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) 

START: Immediate 

ABOUT THE ROLE

DSST’s Network Evaluation Specialists are experienced educators who ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, legally defensible special education evaluations across our network. These specialists play a key leadership role in delivering comprehensive evaluations, collaborating closely with school-based teams, and helping ensure every student is known, valued, and challenged to reach their most ambitious post-secondary path.

This role is part of our Home Office Special Education Team and will serve both middle and high school students, including those in mild/moderate and center-based programming.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGEMENT: (80%)

• Conduct academic assessments and write holistic, strengths-based evaluation reports

• Support multiple evaluations across various DSST schools each week

• Work 4–5 days/week in schools across Denver and Aurora

• Receive ongoing coaching and support from DSST’s Home Office SpEd team

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION (20%):

• Partner with school Special Education teams and leaders on evaluation timelines, logistics, and follow-up

• Communicate with general educators, families, and outside providers as needed

• Maintain regular collaboration with the Home Office SpEd Team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Special Education Experience:

  • 6+ years as a School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or Special Education Teacher (middle/high school)

  • Significant experience with administering standardized assessments, root cause analysis, and writing comprehensive evaluation reports

• Special Education Leadership Experience:

  • 2+ Years experience in a teacher leader role (i.e. SpEd Coordinator, House/Department Lead)

  • Extensive experience administering a variety of standardized assessments, conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic, comprehensive evaluation reports.

• Education & Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree required from accredited university and advanced degree for School Social Work or School Psychologist Candidates.

• Hold a valid Colorado special education or special service provider endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Because of the unique nature of this role, we are seeking an experienced, certified Special Education Teacher or licensed School Social Worker or School Psychologist who is flexible and has strong skills in communicating and building relationships with adults and students.

• Strong candidates for the Network Evaluation Specialist role should have a demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to a changing work environment, to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people 

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

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.