Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:NEDERLAND

School: Nederland Elementary

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Position Start Date:  July 21, 2025

Position Type: Admin

FTE: 1.00 - 40 Hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 210 Days 

Salary Range 9: $97,311.00 - $145,965.00

Closing Date: April 6, 2025

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

 A BVSD Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas:
• Continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation
• Purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies that are school-wide and focused
• Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement
• Job-embedded and discipline-based professional development
• Commitment to shared decision making in a spirit of collaboration
• School climate development that fosters a just and equitable environment
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff members
• Provide a safe and secure educational environment 

Required:

• Master's degree in educational leadership
• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a school school teacher/administrator.

Preferred:

• Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership.
• Experience with data-driven school improvement processes that result in high academic achievement for all and elimination of achievement gaps.
• Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for continuous improvement.
• Current knowledge of effective instructional practices.
• Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences.
• Experience with the MTSS process and the Standards-Based Teaching/Learning Cycle.
• Knowledge of school-based budget/planning.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming.

Salary Information:

Salary Range 9: $97,311.00 - $145,965.00

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended. 

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination. 

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html