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:BOULDER

Department: Superintendent's Office

Position Title: Specialist-Behavior and Instructional

Position Start Date: November 4, 2024

Position Type: Professional Technical 

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

Work Schedule: 210 Days

Salary Range 2: $66,226.00 - $99,341.00

Closing Date: October 21, 2024 

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

In collaboration with the other members of the strategic support team, the Behavior and Instructional Specialist will support teachers with monitoring of student behavior data, coaching educators in effective classroom management strategies and modeling instructional practices aligned to the BVSD Instructional Model. This position will support the implementation of MTSS at assigned schools (5), including data collection processes and support building leaders with the development of professional learning aligned to culturally responsive instruction and classroom management.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement school-based PD in the areas of culturally responsive Instruction and managing challenging behaviors.
• Plan with and support school teams with the functional behavior assessment process and creation of plans to support students with intense and unsafe behavior.
• Collaborate with current administration, mental health providers, counselors, and teachers to support social emotional learning framework implementation and address social emotional wellness.
• Work alongside Data and Instructional Coaches to identify academic and behavioral strategies in support of all students in the school.
• Once developed, ensure each school’s behavior data collection and analysis processes are sustainable for the following school year. 
• Provide embedded coaching and modeling for classroom teachers on academic and behavioral strategies inclusive of both universal and intervention strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• Currently hold or working towards a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate (must upload certificate to application)
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application

Preferred:

• Minimum of three years experience in education.
• Knowledge and experience in planning and leading effective adult learning.
• Training in trauma-informed practices and/or restorative practices and experience teaching a social emotional curriculum to students.
• Demonstrated achievement of school-based behavioral and academic goals.

Salary Information:

Salary Range 2: $66,226.00 - $99,341.00

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