About Boulder Country Day School
BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For over 30 years, Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow, and thrive. We invite you to discover the BCD difference! From the teachers we hire to our welcoming and safe campus environment to the curriculum we teach, at BCD we honor and celebrate children in everything we do.
Our Values
BCD understands that to truly succeed we must first feel safe and supported in all aspects of our lives. We place a high priority on exploring the world around us, discovering new ways to answer old questions. We believe education teaches us how to think, and not what to think, and we lean on each other to push ourselves to the next level. We also know that learning from the perspectives of others opens our minds and hearts. Finally, as BCD Bulldogs, we show up for one another to create a positive shared experience.
The Position
This full-time position reports to the Middle School Head and Director of the Learning Center.
This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year and onboarding would begin in July of 2025.
The Middle School Interventionist works with the Director of the Learning Center and the Learning Center Team to serve the learning needs of BCD’s neurodiverse middle school students. The Interventionist also plays a vital role in supporting BCD’s middle school teachers in meeting the accommodations and needs of the student population, and they serve as a critical communication link between the school and its families.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Facilitate the Middle School “Student Support Team” meetings.
- Mentor and support teachers to implement a strategic plan for ongoing support and intervention (support or enrichment) addressing individual students’ needs;
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and/ or other parties (tutors, psych-educational evaluators, and other service providers) in implementing learning plans by providing strategies, resources, assistance, advice, and best practices and methodologies training.
- Create and implement protocols for determining students who will need the support of the Learning Center;
- Observe individual students to identify any potential learning needs, determine effective educational supports, and make referrals for further assessment when appropriate;
- Maintain a comprehensive system for documenting student support, classroom strategies, and accommodations.
- Serve as a mentor and guide for Middle teachers in creating accessible lesson plans and diversifying instructional techniques by adjusting, modifying, and enriching the content of lesson plans.
- Remain current with appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research, including professional development, to advance the Learning Center's role.
- Utilize a push-in or pull-out model to support students, including proctoring students for extended periods or in separate locations.
- Assess incoming and prospective students for admission;
- Partner with local high schools to support students as they transition from BCD to their high school of choice
- Partner with and support BCD families through the testing referral process and in understanding BCD’s accommodations
- Use the BCD ADHD Symptoms forms to provide reports on the effectiveness of medications in the school environment.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of the Learning Center and/or Head of School.
Hours and Pay
- BCD’s Middle School Educational Interventionist will work M-F, during school hours.
- Salary Range for this position is $58,000 to $73,000
- This is an exempt position with full time benefits:
- 10 paid holidays
- Wellness Floating Holiday – up to 8 hours to be used in 2025
- Wellness Stipend – up to $100 on wellness items such as fitness classes, fitness equipment, fitness electronics, massage, chiropractic services, etc.
- School closures Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break
- PTO accrual of 48 hours of PTO per year
- Sick time – 1 hour of accrued sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
- Bereavement leave – up to 5 days for immediate family and 3 days for near relatives
- May be eligible for Leave of Absence (FMLA, FAMLI)
- Tax support - BCD pays 100% of tax, both the employer tax and employee tax forFamily and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
- Retirement, 403(B) pre-tax plan with TIAA – eligible when you reach 1,000 hours of service and BCD matches up to 5% of base pay
- Child(ren) benefits:
- Tuition support – with tuition reduction based on hours worked for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
- Childcare support “After 3” – cost reduction for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
- Summer camp support – cost reduction for child(ren) enrolled in summer camp
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment
Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Experience as a Middle School Interventionist
- 5-15 years of teaching experience
- Degree in Special Education (preferred)
Skills:
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Data Interpretation
- Instructional Technology
- Knowledge of Special Education and Learning Disabilities
- Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management and Organization
- Cultural Competence
- Problem-solving and Critical Thinking
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal-Oriented Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Understanding of Adolescent Development
- Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
- Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring
- Creativity in Lesson Design
- Knowledge of Curriculum Standards
- Emotional Intelligence
