Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education-Preschool

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

School: Community Montessori Elementary

Position Title: Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education-Preschool

Position Start Date:  August 5, 2025

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

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

Work Schedule: 186 Days

Closing Date: April 20, 2025

Summary:

A BVSD teacher demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area while positively impacting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effectively managing the learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate learning experiences and teaches the course of study as outlined by the District approved curriculum; utilizes innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students; and plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom using the approved District instructional model and adhering to state and school district curriculum guidelines. 
• Provide specialized instruction and research based intervention in the areas of academics, behavior, social emotional learning, and executive functioning. 
• Implementation of IEP services and behavior plans. 
• Manage and direct the work of paraprofessional and/or volunteers who support IEP implementation. 
• Accommodate, modify and adapt work in alignment with the student’s IEP. 
• Provide appropriate support for students with physical, health/medical, or safety needs. 
• Develop and implement an IEP for each student on the caseload, monitoring dates for compliance. Includes coordinating all IEP meetings including annual, initial evaluations, re-evaluations and additional meetings for students on the caseload and maintaining compliance with IEP implementation. 
• Complete progress monitoring and coordinate progress reports for all students on their caseload, including those at report card times and at IEP reviews. 
• Collect and analyze data using multiple assessment tools, formal and informal for Initial and Re-evaluations to guide eligibility determinations and IEP development including behavior planning. 
• Utilize Data Driven Instruction and Inquiry (DDI) model to systematically improve student learning ; assess student proficiency using formal and informal assessment tools; differentiate assessments based on individual needs; provide timely feedback and targeted interventions; plan and consistently deliver instruction that draws on results of student assessments; anticipate student misconceptions and plan lessons accordingly; report grades. 
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and other service providers. 
• Create and foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment in which all students see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral expectations; implements procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices and safe de-escalation techniques; actively seek a variety of perspectives; demonstrate mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts; and communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of their child’s education. 
• Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts, and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices. 
• Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students. 
• Develop positive relationships with parents/families; encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents; provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; and foster two way communication with families. 
• Exhibit a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning; actively participate in the evaluation process through goal setting, reflection, and development of new strategies and techniques. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in: Early Childhood Special Education (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
• Meet and maintain the requirements for Large Center Director Qualification as required by Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care Licensure, including but not limited to CBI/FBI, Trails Background, Out of State Background, Current Health Statement signed by a medical provider, CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, Medication Administration, and all required pre-service trainings.
• Candidates pursuing a TEE Authorization may be considered if no qualified candidates possessing the required endorsement for this position apply.
• Currently be Montessori-trained or committed to obtaining Montessori training within 2-3 years. 
• Completed and submitted BVSD on-line application.
• The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a "READ Act Designation" by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it. Additional information can be found here.

Preferred: 

• Dual licensure in Early Childhood Special Education and in Early Childhood Education. 
• Expertise and experience working with English Language Learners.
• Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish/English.
• Experience teaching children, ages 3 to 5.
• Ability to work on a transdisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of accommodations, modifications and strategies to use with preschool children who have special education needs.
• Ability to differentiate instruction in an inclusionary preschool model. Ability to use data to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate environment that promotes social, physical and intellectual growth of young children.
• Knowledge, experience and comfort in engaging all families in the educational planning for preschool age children, including home visits, parent conferences, parent volunteer opportunities and development of Individual Learning Plans in collaboration with family, other agencies and colleagues.
• Technology and software skills and experience-(Infinite Campus).

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

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.