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: Literacy

Position Title: Director-Literacy

Position Start Date: July 1, 2025

Position Type: Central Administration

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

Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months - July

Salary Range 12: $110,595.00 - $165,947.00

Closing Date: April 17, 2025

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

Provides instructional leadership in literacy PK-12, including literacy standards, curricular resources, assessment, intervention, and best instructional practice. Plans, leads, and co-facilitates professional learning for school-based and district-based staff in alignment with strategic plan initiatives and literacy best practices. Leverages and leads best practices in change management and implementation science to support ongoing improvements and refinements to literacy instruction in alignment with state standards and science of reading research PK-12.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional leadership, advocacy, and advise on PK-12 literacy standards, content area curriculum, literacy assessment, and/or high quality instruction.
• Lead and coach TOSAs on the literacy team in their work coaching and supporting schools PK-12.
• Lead, plan, & facilitate BVSD advisory groups as they relate to PK-12 literacy.
• Create, design, lead, coordinate, and/or facilitate content area professional learning sessions PK-12 for school-based and district-based staff, including ongoing learning and support for literacy interventionists K-12.
• Leverage best practice in change management and implementation science to support PK-12 standards-based instruction using district approved curricular & assessment materials.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data in collaboration with principals and network Executive Directors PK-12 through instructional walkthroughs, assessment data analysis, examining student work, and educator feedback. Use data to determine clear next steps.
• Lead and support district-level strategic plan initiatives that align with literacy PK-12.
• Represent BVSD at state-sponsored events and connect with other literacy professionals across the state and nation to support continued improvement and refinement of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure in a major pertinent to the position requirements
• Colorado Department of Education Administrative License
• Minimum of three years experience in Content area experience leadership role types

Preferred:

• PK-12 Principal experience

Salary Information:

Salary Range 12: $110,595.00 - $165,947.00

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.

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