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: University Hill Elementary

Position Title: Principal

Position Start Date: July 24, 2023

Position Type: Administration

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 215 Days - 12 Months

Salary Range 12: $98,464 - $147,744

Closing Date: March 12, 2023

University Hill:

Founded in 1906, University Hill is one of Boulder's oldest elementary schools. At University Hill, we create a bilingual learning environment focused on the diverse needs of all children. Our students prepare to be responsible world citizens who are biliterate in Spanish and English, and who excel in academics and thrive in a global community. The vision of University Hill is to provide a caring environment where children are empowered to be critical thinkers, mindful community members, and culturally competent, bilingual individuals. We implement the BVSD curriculum based on the Colorado Academic standards through a dual language program that promotes bi-literacy, bilingualism and biculturalism. Our staff is highly diverse - many have come to us from countries such as Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Our school community thrives in its diversity, inclusionary practices and social emotional skill development. This school offers free and tuition preschool classes that have a focus on academic and developmental learning standards.

Summary:

A BVSD Principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must also have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas: Continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation.
• Purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies that are school-wide and focused.
• Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement.
• Job-embedded and discipline-based professional development.
• Commitment to shared decision making in a spirit of collaboration.
• School climate development that fosters a just and equitable environment.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff members.
• Provide a safe and secure educational environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a school administrator.
• Letter of Interest outlining skills and abilities must be included in the attachment section of the application.
• Current Resume must be included in the attachment section of the application.
• Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish/English (must pass BVSD assessment)

Preferred:

• Experience leading dual language or bilingual program
• Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership.
• Principal experience or its equivalent.
• Experience with data-driven school improvement processes that result in high academic achievement for all and elimination of achievement gaps.
• Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for continuous improvement.
• Current knowledge of effective instructional practices.
• Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences.
• Experience with the MTSS process and the Standards-Based Teaching/Learning Cycle.
• Knowledge of school-based budget/planning.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming.

Salary Information:

Salary Range 12: $98,464 - $147,744

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.

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