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: Special Education

The location for this position is not yet determined, but will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Title: TOSA-Special Education Moderate Needs

Position Start Date: July 29, 2025

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

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

Work Schedule: 196 Days

Closing Date: April 17, 2025 

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Summary:

The Special Education Moderate Needs Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), under the Executive Director of Special Education, will provide job-embedded guidance and support to Moderate Needs Program teachers. They will serve as the main contact for developing and coaching the Moderate Needs Teacher role, offering expertise, professional development, and coordination for Resource Teachers and administrators in the early stages of implementation. This role involves aligning the moderate needs support layer through training, coaching, and on-site visits. Knowledge of special education laws, including IEP and I-13, is essential, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience working with students with learning needs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as implementation consultant for Resource Teacher Moderate Needs positions. This includes developing the role in partnership with the Directors of Special Education, and coordinating with other Special Education Specialists, provide guidance documents, attending frequent meetings for alignment, conducting on site visits, problem solve with teachers and administrators.
• Trainer and coach for Resource Teacher Moderate Needs staff in non academic areas such as executive functioning, scheduling, and behavior interventions.
• Provide professional development and training for district staff on the Moderate Needs support framework, emphasizing its goal of keeping students in the Least Restrictive Environment. 
• Collaborate with leadership regarding school based referrals and recommend levels of support increases or decreases in partnership with special education referrals.
• Consult and collaborate with BVSD Literacy, Math and MTSS departments in ensure alignment.
• Attend weekly department meetings to share information, updates, and challenges with the role.
• Monitor the implementation of the Moderate Needs support framework, including collecting data to assess its impact. Share findings with the department leadership team and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide schedule support and guidance to principals and staff.
• Provide guidance around expanding Moderate Needs, including middle and high school transitions.
• 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.
• 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.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years as a special education classroom teacher.
• Special Education Teacher or Director license in Colorado
• Experience teaching non academic skills such as behavior and executive functioning.
• 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:

• Skills and experience in collaboration and co-teaching with classroom teachers and support professionals. Training or experience in serving English Language Learners (ELL) students. 
• Technology and software skills and experience-(Infinite Campus and Excent).

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. 

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