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Career area DIST INSTRUCT ADMIN Position Type Location BVSD Job ID 16135
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Job Description:
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
Position Title: Director-Special Education-NW Network
Position Start Date: July 1, 2026
Position Type: Central Admin
FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing
Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months - July
Salary Range: $110,256 - $165,384
Closing Date: May 17, 2026
Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD
Summary:
The Director of Elementary Special Education supports the operation and implementation of special education services in all Elementary schools including allocations, IEP compliance, collaboration and problem solving with staff and administration. Other priority roles include the coordination of allocation, services, professional development, hiring and supervision for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and low incidence special education services (Assistive Technology, Audiology, Deaf Hard of Hearing and Vision.)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all special education services in all Elementary schools through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Collectively allocate Elementary special education staff based on student numbers and needs, in order to implement special education services per student IEPs. Address requests for additional allocations throughout the school year.
- Collaboratively budget and hire for Occupational and Physical Therapists (OT/PT), Teachers of the Deaf, Interpreters, and Assistive Technology, based on student numbers and need.
- Directly evaluate and supervise itinerant Teachers of the Deaf, Interpreters, and Assistive Technology staff based on student numbers and needs.
- Collaboratively plan meetings for the OT/PT group and coordinate purchasing needed materials for their work.
- In collaboration with other Special Education Directors, improve and refine systems for special education practice which may include: checklists for compliant practices, working with IT to create appropriate computer systems and reporting structures, creating and updating procedure manuals, creating and updating website information including exemplar work and organizing processes for student referrals.
- Collaboratively work with families and the BVSD community around special education issues.
- Frequent communication with Elementary staff around special education issues.
- Weekly collaboration with special education administration.
- Weekly collaboration with Special Education specialist team and daily collaboration with individual specialists regarding their work at the Elementary schools.
- Participate in various district level committees in order to attend to needs of students on IEPs in all levels of district planning.
- Collaborative coordination of Intensive Learning Center location decisions for pre-K to Kindergarten and 5th grade to 6th grade transitions, including program and data review for long term planning purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Masters Degree in a major pertinent to the position requirements: Special Education or Educational Leadership
- Must have a current Colorado Director of Special Education license
- Minimum of five years experience in: Special Education
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Completed and submitted BVSD online application
Preferred:
- Knowledge of IDEA rules and regulations.
- Ability to problem solve with school personnel, advocates and attorneys in regards to Special Education best practices, IDEA, and program implementation to meet each individual's needs.
Salary Information:
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 companys 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
- Personalized Benefits
- 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
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