TOSA-Environmental STEAM

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: Heatherwood Elementary

Position Title: TOSA-Environmental STEAM

Position Start Date:  August 5, 2025

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

FTE: 0.50 - 20 Hours per week - Limited term through 05/26/2026

Work Schedule: 186 Days 

Closing Date: April 29, 2025

Summary:

Under the direction of the building principal, the Environmental STEAM Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) will provide school-wide support for the school’s E-STEAM program through the coordination, development, and delivery of E-STEAM initiatives. This role collaborates with all stakeholders on E-STEAM activities and ensures that the initiatives are being implemented and utilized in alignment with the curriculum standards through professional development and training.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide coaching, modeling, and support for grade level teams in implementing and revising Project-based learning E-STEAM units that are cross-curricular and aligned to state standards.
• Create educational E-STEAM opportunities and events for students and families through community outreach and partnerships. Oversee various school-wide E-STEAM projects and initiatives.
• Develop, organize, coordinate, and lead training for staff related to E-STEAM best practices, Head-Heart-Hands and Feet/ EMovement practices, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), Colorado Academic Content Standards for Social Studies, and integration strategies.
• Support the scheduling and implementation of student experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in available E-STEAM training.
• Collaborate in the writing and implementation of E-STEAM grants.
• Work with administration and staff to enhance parent involvement.
• Collaborate with the BVSD STEAM team and environmental partners to align and connect school initiatives with district goals and state programming. 
• Participate in the school management and school improvement teams to provide insight and feedback on the school’s E-STEAM goals and measures of effectiveness.
•  At the direction of the building administrator, attend leadership meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Must have a valid Colorado Teacher License, Principal License, or Administrator License 
• Experience with project-based learning, environmental education, and STEAM principles 
• Minimum of 3 years PK-5 classroom teaching experience 
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license 

Preferred: 

• Minimum of five years experience working in education 
• Masters Degree in early childhood special education 
• Experience coaching 
• Experience providing professional development 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and evolving environment 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Skills and experience preparing and delivering presentations to small and large groups 
• Strong content knowledge in science and social studies 
• Ability to Identify, use, and train others on instructional technology 

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.