Principal

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:LOUISVILLE

School: Monarch K-8

Position Title: Principal

Position Start Date: July 21, 2025

Position Type: Admin 

FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing 

Work Schedule: 220 Days 

Salary Range 14: $119,511.00 - $179,267.00

Closing Date: May 12, 2025 

Monarch K-8 

Monarch PK-8 is a welcoming community school serving students in preschool through eighth grade. The mission of the Monarch PK-8 community is to empower all learners to reach their unique potential and become compassionate, engaged global citizens. Monarch PK-8 is student-focused and dedicated to meeting the needs of all students. We believe in success for all students through a rigorous academic program; strong arts, electives and physical education programs; and supporting students' social- emotional development. We have consistent, school-wide literacy and mathematics programs that are designed to meet the needs of all students, from advanced learners to students who require additional scaffolds to access the curriculum. We recognize students for their positive contributions to our school community on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Numerous parent volunteers assist students in the classroom every day. Our Parent Teacher Committee is active in sponsoring school and community projects and events. Students may participate in a variety of before and after school programs. Website: Monarch K-8

Summary:

A BVSD Principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must also have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this 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.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• 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 administrator. 

Preferred:

• Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership. 
• Principal experience or its equivalent. 
• 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 14: $119,511.00 - $179,267.00

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.