Location: US:CO:BOULDER
School: Nevin Platt Middle
Position Title: Principal
Position Start Date: July 19, 2027
Position Type: Admin
FTE: 1.00 - 40 Hour per week - Regular, ongoing
Work Schedule: 220 Days - 12 Months - August Admin
Salary Range 13*: $117,384.00 - $176,077.00
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
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.
Preferred:- 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 13*: $117,384.00 - $176,077.00
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
- 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. 
