Principal

Boulder Valley School District • BOULDER, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Principal for Nevin Platt Middle School. The principal will provide collaborative leadership and a vision for the school, with a strong background in cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. Platt serves students in grades six through eight and offers academic rigor, exploration of the arts and humanities, technological learning, and community building in a safe environment. Its programming includes grade-level teams and the multi-grade CHOICE program.

The principal will guide school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation, foster purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instruction, monitor student achievement, support job-embedded professional development, and promote shared decision-making. The position also includes hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff and providing a safe and secure educational environment.

This is a regular, ongoing, 1.00 FTE position scheduled for 220 days per year, 12 months. The position is based at Nevin Platt Middle School in Boulder, Colorado, and is scheduled to start July 19, 2027. The salary range is $117,384 to $176,077, with placement based on experience and education.

Requirements

• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have a licensure application in process; upload the license or documentation that the application is in process.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience as a school administrator.
• Complete and submit the BVSD online application.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the 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 budgeting and planning.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation.
• Lead the development and use of purposeful, inclusive, school-wide curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Assess school progress and student achievement on an ongoing basis.
• Support job-embedded and discipline-based professional development.
• Promote shared decision-making and a collaborative working environment.
• Develop a school climate that fosters justice and equity.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff members.
• Provide a safe and secure educational environment.

Benefits

• Free high-quality health and dental coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Vision coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized benefits.
• Identity theft protection.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• EcoPass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed