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: Preschool

Position Title: Executive Director-ECE Mapleton PK

Position Start Date: July 1, 2023

Position Type: Administration

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months - July

Salary Range 14: $106,402 - $159,604

Closing Date: April 6, 2023

Summary:

The Director of Early Childhood Education will provide the overall leadership, direction, supervision, and accountability for the district's early childhood education program in all areas of instruction and curriculum, safety and security, student discipline and attendance, child care licensing, staff development and evaluation, community building, human resources and financial management.

Vision: "Boulder Valley School District Early Childhood Education is a high quality, inclusive continuum of three years to third grade that grows young learners in an environment that’s language-rich, encourages exploration and problem solving, while developing key relationship skills, so that young learners are propelled on the journey to achieve their full potential".

Responsibilities:

• Articulates a belief system through voice and actions that leads the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program (inclusive of ages 3 to 3rd grade) with a clear focus, communicating the vision of the program to Early Childhood Staff, building principals and staff.
• Articulates effective instructional practices by providing developmentally appropriate guidance on effective practices by, being actively involved in and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Plans, monitors, and manages budget, including Colorado Universal Preschool Program, tuition, Preschool Special Education, general fund preschool, school readiness funds, and grants.
• Oversees and monitors all services provided to preschool with qualifying eligibility factors and with Special Needs. Ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines and laws.
• Develops, implements, and monitors yearly FTE allocations and classified staff hours to ensure compliance and equity of resources. Develops an ECE budget to meet the required needs of preschool children eligible for the Colorado Universal Preschool program. Assures compliance with OSEP Results Matter and kindergarten CAP4K legislation: Monitors child assessment data system for preschool, completes BVSD community partner’s state reports three times a year. Analyzes data to identify expenditures, plan professional development and intervention strategies, and ensures completion and quality data.
• Develops and maintains community partnerships with agencies serving young children and families including membership on Boulder County Early Childhood Advisory Council and Broomfield Early Childhood Advisory Council.
• Plans, evaluates and implements professional development opportunities for classroom staff, along with principals, including teacher meetings, newsletters, and principal leadership meetings.
• Oversight of all preschool enrollment and location committees for the Colorado Universal Preschool program. Tuition, Special Education for all elementary schools with preschool, including the Mapleton Early Childhood Center.
• Collaborator with the BVSD 3 to 3rd Initiative.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of five years experience in: Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Must have a Colorado Department of Early Childhood Large Center Director Qualifications; required at entry or ECE Credential 3.0 Level 3 or higher in the Colorado Professional Development Information System (PDIS).
• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Experience as a building administrator

Salary Information:

Salary Range 14: $106,402 - $159,604

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