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: Early Childhood Education

Position Title: Specialist-Early Childhood Education Universal Preschool

Position Start Date: March 20, 2025

Position Type: Professional Technical

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

Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months

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

Closing Date: March 6, 2025

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

The Early Childhood Education(ECE) Universal Preschool Specialist will support ECE leadership with the implementation and management of the Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) Program. They will create, maintain and update department procedures that ensure district students are enrolled in the UPK on-line application system. The specialist will oversee compliance with child care licensing rules and regulations as related to program and staff records, background checks, required training and updating licenses.  

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and update the system that tracks child care licensing compliance requirements from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
• Complete all hiring and onboarding requirements for preschool positions, including state-mandated background checks as per the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, and ensure timely follow-up on any missing items. Review new hire paperwork and documentation to verify that site and personnel qualifications are current and accurate. Monitor the completion of required childcare onboarding paperwork for preschool employees.
• Create and maintain protocols and supporting documents that support community access and enrollment in the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.
• Create and maintain internal systems that support the connection between all district departments that support the Colorado Universal Preschool Program and the ECE Department. 
• Track, communicate, and meet UPK enrollment deadlines and compliance requests for district families and departments, including Special Education and Business Services.  
• Attend Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) and Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) Meetings/Office Hours and report back to the ECE team. Attend weekly district level enrollment meetings to track and implement changes in the UPK software for individual students.
• Support the ECE Enrollment Team during the family application process in the UPK parent portal. Identify issues with individual family applications, the parent portal system, BVSD representation on the UPK website, and UPK payment reporting. Liaise with BVSD, BVSD's Local Coordinating Organization, CDEC, and MetrixIQ to seek resolution to issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience working in a school district or professional services organization that manages audits and compliance with state and federal rules and statutes.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) in English.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Care Licensing Act, child care licensing system rules and regulations, policies and practices, and child care licensing best practice standards

• Demonstrated experience implementing staffing plans

• Ability to effectively engage people, organizations, and partners in solution based conversations

• Ability to effectively transmit ideas, instructions and information through clear and concise written and verbal communication methods

• Demonstrated ability to manage an audit process from beginning to end

• Proficient computer skills

• Time Management

• Ability to follow all applicable department procedures, school district policies and regulations, state licensing rules, and federal laws 

• Ability to travel to/from Ed Center to events related to recruitment

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