Does DSST Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DSST Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DSST Public Schools. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DSST Public Schools?

86% of DSST Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DSST Public Schools 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DSST Public Schools?

Teacher (64) , Special Education Teacher (19) , Math Teacher (12) , English Teacher (10) , Dean of Students (6) , Paraprofessional (6) , Associate School Director (5) , Social Worker (5) , High School Math Teacher (4) , High School Science Teacher (4) , Middle School Teacher (4) , Director (3) , Director of Curriculum and Instruction (3) , Educator (3) , High School Teacher (3)

What are the pros of working at DSST Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Adult culture is positive and open feedback practiced" ((in 19 reviews)); "The staff for the most part is great with only a few bad apples!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great core values" ((in 12 reviews)); "The pay is competitive." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great coworkers: the teachers that choose to work in non" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DSST Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"The average, $40,000, salary offered to most incoming teachers does not allow a sustainable lifestyle with the cost to living ratio in the growing city of Denver; this is a fact." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours to work, but it's education!" ((in 5 reviews)); "Shifting priorities, crazy workload, stress" ((in 4 reviews)); "It doesn't help when you are being gaslighted by management and admin everytime you bring up these inequities." ((in 4 reviews)); "life balance as you bring work home with you every night" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed DSST Public Schools locations?

Denver , Aurora , Calabasas , Englewood , Golden , Townsend , Montbello

DSST Public Schools reviews

4.2

86% would recommend to a friend

(332 total reviews)

Nella Garcia Urban

94% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Senior management

3.4

Work/Life balance

DSST Public Schools has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 332 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DSST Public Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

332 reviews

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

I love it here!

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a member of the Operations team, I am given opportunities to connect with students through affinity work.

Cons

The network has finally opened up opportunities for staff in operations to also further their education and be able to move towards higher positions.

DSST Public Schools Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication to our Operations team! We’re glad you’ve found meaningful ways to connect with students and are excited that new growth opportunities are making an impact. We appreciate all you do to make DSST a great place to work and learn!

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

Love Working Here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a large focus on growth and development. This includes mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities. The community also reinforces support of each other.

Cons

There are many policies that need to be remembered and adhered to. It can be somewhat overwhelming at times.

DSST Public Schools Response

8mo

Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoy the focus on growth, mentorship, and community. We know the many policies can feel like a lot at times, and we’re always looking for ways to make things easier to navigate. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

A VERY SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Mathematics teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started here last July 23rd, 2024 which was my very first day attending the training. The very first person I met was our School Director Ms Fav and I really felt her warm welcome. Now it's my 2nd year and I can say that DSST family provides a truly supportive and collaborative environment for educators. The admin team is incredibly helpful and invested in the success of both teachers and students. I'm so lucky to have Ms Grim as my coach. I learned a lot from her. Every Wednesday there's a strong emphasis on professional development, offering clear pathways for growth and opportunities to improve your skills. The school culture is also very positive and focused on students well-being.

Cons

My primary concern is the salary. While the overall experience is great, the compensation is not aligned with the DPS salary schedule which have significant pay disparity for teachers in Denver area. Experienced teachers with advance degrees (MA or PhD) can received the maximum salary of around 78,000 annually.

DSST Public Schools Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you value our strong coaching culture and leadership development opportunities, and that you have had such a positive experience. We appreciate your dedication to our mission and community and your feedback.

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