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Teacher-Music

Boulder Valley School District, Nederland, CO, United States


Boulder Valley School District is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. The district serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.

Location : US:CO:NEDERLAND

School : Nederland Elementary

Position Title : Teacher-Music

Position Start Date : August 4, 2026

Position Type : Teachers-Licensed

FTE : 0.50 – 20 hours per week – Regular, ongoing

Summary
A BVSD teacher demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area while positively impacting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effectively managing the learning environment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate learning experiences and teach the course of study as outlined by the District approved curriculum; utilize innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students; plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom using the approved District instructional model and adhering to state and school district curriculum guidelines.

Utilize a Data Driven Instruction and Inquiry (DDI) model to systematically improve student learning; assess student proficiency using formal and informal assessment tools; differentiate assessments based on individual needs; provide timely feedback and targeted interventions; plan and consistently deliver instruction that draws on results of student assessments; anticipate student misconceptions and plan lessons accordingly; report grades.

Create and foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment in which all students see themselves represented and understand the behavioral expectations; implement procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices; actively seek a variety of perspectives; demonstrate mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts; communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of their child’s education.

Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts, and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices.

Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.

Develop positive relationships with parents/families; encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents; provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; foster two‑way communication with families.

Exhibit a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning; actively participate in the evaluation process through goal setting, reflection, and development of new strategies and techniques; participate in reflective dialogue with colleagues, focused on student learning, to enhance student learning and utilize shared values and norms to facilitate discussions in which all participants have a voice and contribute to the common goal.

Collaborate with special education, CLDE, and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and/or extension opportunities for students.

Act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision‑making, and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for each student’s academic success and well being; supervise students in the classroom, halls, recess, before/after school duty, etc.; enforce safety and security standards set by the District.

Follow State legal requirements, negotiated agreement, and District and building policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have a licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in Music (must upload license or in‑process documentation to application).

Completed and submitted BVSD online application.

Understand that the READ Act

requires

all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students to earn a “READ Act Designation” by meeting specific requirements; if hired for a position requiring the designation, you will be required to obtain it.

Preferred:

Comprehensive music background: instruments, literature, pedagogy, administration, inventory, program planning.

Elementary and secondary band teaching experience.

Proficient or willing to learn web‑based music technology tools.

Strong recruiting skills and ability to maintain student enrollment in each program.

Committed to maintaining and strengthening all aspects of the school music programs.

Salary Information
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education. BVSD engages in a salary placement process versus a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and represents a good‑faith estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered 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.

Benefits & Eligibility
Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

Health and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

EcoPass

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 or 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. For inquiries or complaints, contact BVSD Legal Counsel or the Office for Civil Rights.

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