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TitleDUAL IMMERSION K-5 PRINCIPAL
BodyDUAL IMMERSION K-5 PRINCIPAL

The Boulder Valley school system is committed to providing a
challenging educational experience for all its students. The district
serves a diverse community that demands educational excellence. The
communities of Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield,
Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill cover approximately 500 square miles and serve an estimated 205,500 residents, with an enrollment of over 26,500. The University of Colorado and many nationally known companies are located within its boundaries. Many year-round recreational activities are available in the Boulder area.

BVSD is seeking an experienced educational leader for a dual immersion
K-5 school in Boulder, Colorado. The leader is expected to build the
capacity to cooperatively develop a rich learning environment, which
results in a positive school climate, high academic expectations and
respect for cultural differences. The successful candi-
date will have demonstrated success in fostering students' enthusiasm
for learning, multicultural sensitivity and an appreciation for the
value of bilingualism and biliteracy. The dual immersion K-5 school
follows a dual language model (English/Spanish) which combines research and best practice for all students, while facilitating the learning of a second language for both language groups.

The District is accredited by the Colorado Department of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas:
. Alignment with the District Strategic Plan
. Educational choices for students and parents
. Internal and external communication
. Curriculum development and instructional improvement
. Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement
. Supervision and evaluation of personnel
. School climate development
. Embedded professional development
. Appreciation for ethnic and cultural plurality and diversity
. Use of current research, materials and technologies

REQUIRED SKILLS
. Strong written and verbal communication skills
. Strong planning, organization, motivation, management and evaluation
skills
. Ability to work respectfully with diverse groups in the community
. Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving and conflict
management

QUALIFICATIONS
. Colorado Principal License
. Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership
. Building-level administrative experience or its equivalent
. Must be bilingual and have knowledge of dual immersion bilingual
education
. Thorough knowledge and understanding of literacy and English language
acquisition

SALARY MINIMUM $71,883.00

EFFECTIVE DATE August 2003

APPLICATION DEADLINE May 2, 2003


Application materials available from:
Human Resources Division
Boulder Valley Public Schools
PO Box 9011, 6500 E. Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80303
(303) 447-5031 or www.bvsd.k12.co.us
Fax (303) 447-5098, hrd@bvsd.k12.co.us

Boulder Valley Public Schools is accepting completed applications only.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational
institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities.
Inquiries concerning Title VII, Title IX Section 504 and ADA may be
referred to the office of Legal Counsel, BVSD, 6500 E. Arapahoe Road,
Boulder, Colorado 80303, 303-245-5903, or the Office for Civil Rights,
U. S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building,
1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204,
303-844-5695.
For further information about Boulder Valley Public Schools, visit our
web site at:
www.bvsd.k12.co.us



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Jorge Garcia
Aqui Associates
1232 52nd Ave.
Greeley, CO 80634
970-352-8308
FAX: 970-352-8308

SourceBoulder Valley Public Schools
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