Job Title: Principal – Yampah Mountain High School

Job Summary:

The Principal of Yampah Mountain High School serves as the instructional and operational leader responsible for overseeing strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day operations. The principal ensures high-quality educational experiences for students through innovative programming, strong leadership, and collaborative decision-making.

A key responsibility of this role is to secure and manage grants that fund critical school operations and programs. The principal oversees grant writing efforts, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, and aligns funding with school priorities. Additionally, the principal plays a vital role in implementing and sustaining the schools Restorative Justice model, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Lead and manage school-wide strategic planning efforts to align programs with student and community needs.

• Work collaboratively with deans, staff, and stakeholders to establish and achieve school improvement goals.

• Support program development and ensure alignment with BOCES and district initiatives.

Grant Writing, Management, and Reporting:

• Identify and secure grants to support Yampah Mountain High School’s academic, social-emotional, and workforce development programs.

• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development to budget management and compliance monitoring.

• Ensure accurate grant reporting to meet the requirements of local, state, and federal agencies.

• Work closely with BOCES finance personnel to track grant expenditures and ensure funds are used appropriately.

• Maintain detailed records and ensure all reporting deadlines are met for continued funding eligibility.

• Align grant-funded initiatives with student needs, ensuring that funding supports targeted programs such as career and technical education, alternative learning models, and student support services.

Operations and Logistics:

• Oversee transportation logistics, including staffing and funding supervision.

• Collaborate with the fleet manager regarding vehicle maintenance and route planning.

• Ensure compliance with all operational procedures, working closely with the fleet manager and support staff.

Restorative Justice and School Culture:

• Lead the implementation and sustainability of the Restorative Justice model to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

• Train and support staff in using Restorative Justice practices to address conflicts, promote accountability, and strengthen relationships.

• Regularly assess the effectiveness of restorative practices and make recommendations for improvements.

Staff and Student Support:

• Supervise and support deans, teachers, and program staff in addressing student needs, behavior, and overall program effectiveness.

• Provide ongoing professional development to staff, ensuring they are equipped with skills to support students academically and emotionally.

• Foster a school culture that emphasizes student engagement, equity, and positive behavioral supports.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with parents, community organizations, and local businesses to strengthen partnerships that benefit students.

• Represent Yampah Mountain High School at community meetings, events, and educational forums.

• Work with local agencies and organizations to create additional funding opportunities for student programs.

Program Development and Oversight:

• Ensure the effective implementation of academic, alternative, and career and technical education programs.

• Support deans in student discipline, attendance, and program-specific needs while maintaining a restorative approach.

• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance student outcomes.

Compliance and Financial Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal educational policies.

• Monitor grant budgets and resource allocation to ensure funds are effectively used.

• Oversee required school reporting and data collection to meet compliance and funding requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Education Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

• Licensure: Valid Colorado Principal’s License.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in education, preferably in alternative education settings.

  • Proven experience in grant writing, budgeting, and reporting.

  • Strong background in Restorative Justice implementation and student support services.

• Skills:

  • Ability to develop and manage complex grants.

  • Strong financial management and reporting skills.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to lead and implement school-wide restorative practices.

  • Experience in program evaluation and strategic planning.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Executive Director, Colorado River BOCES

• Supervises: Assistant Principal/ Deans, teachers, and other school staff

• Collaborates with: BOCES leadership, community partners, grant funders, and local agencies

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100,721 - $131,696 DOE and education (depending on experience and education) for an annual school-year contract.

Why This Role is Critical:

Yampah Mountain High School relies on grants to sustain and expand programming, making the principal’s role in grant acquisition, compliance, and reporting essential to its success. Additionally, the principal leads Restorative Justice practices, ensuring students thrive in a positive and accountable learning environment.

Speech Language Pathologist

The Colorado River BOCES has a full time Speech Language Pathologist position open. The school SLP is responsible for providing direct support and interventions to students, consulting with teachers, families, and other school-employed professionals to improve support strategies. They help students meet the performance standards by assuming a range of responsibilities: 1) working in partnership with others to meet students’ needs, 2) providing direction in defining students’ roles and responsibilities, and 3) ensuring appropriate services are being provided. Candidates must be eligible for Colorado State license. Compensation is based on degree level and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,200.00 - $87,657.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible for a Colorado Department of Education license or eligible to participate in a CDE approved program for licensure?

• All CRBOCES employees must reside in Colorado. Are you willing to relocate to Colorado?

Ability to Relocate:

• Parachute, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Engaging and FUN opportunity to collaborate with an innovative EPIC team of experienced and dedicated educators who are creating the future of CTE opportunities for students who will contribute to the next generation workforce.

Acronyms Defined:

CRBOCES:  Colorado River Board Of Cooperative Educational Services

EPIC: Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers

CTE: Career Technical Education

Logistics:

Posted now and open until filled

Start date: August 5th, 2024

CTE “EPIC” Pathways Coach 

Supervisor: CRBOCES CTE “EPIC” Director 

Salary part-time and full-time options (salary range 25,000-65,000) plus benefits

School Year Contract, est. 10 months (Aug-May), salary & benefit distribution over 12 months

Grant funded: year to year

Job Duties

The Colorado River BOCES is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated WBL Job Coach to support the development, implementation, and coordination of the CRBOCES’ Career Technical Education (CTE) “EPIC” Work Based Learning (WBL) programs.

The WBL Job Coach will work directly with EPIC WBL TEAM- supporting strong CTE student and staff culture, providing administrative support for all WBL programmatic and curricular decisions regarding CTE programs, and serving as a resource/support for students, staff and community.  

Preference is given to candidates who have CTE Work Based Learning (WBL) experiences in program development, implementation, student, staff, and community advocacy focused on local WBL opportunities grades 7-12.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides job coaching support within the EPIC Team addressing WBL development, implementation, coordination and resources for students, staff and community.

• Develops and maintains WBL forms, databases, and protocol for the EPIC Team WBL pathways.

• Maintains student, staff and industry partners EPIC WBL documentation and other needed documents as required.

• Assisting EPIC coaches with scheduling of events, online seminars and classroom presentations addressing Pre-EPIC WBL placement.

• Assisting with development and integration of concurrent enrollment options into CTE pathways.

• Recruits and maintains WBL 360 for all invested participants.

• Supports the EPIC Team in projects and special events.

• Supports activities of School Advisory Partners.

• Supports the creation and coordination of school-based Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

• Accountability for WBL expenditures, supplies, and equipment.

• Assists with development and integration of concurrent enrollment options into CTE pathways.

• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.

The WBL Job Coach will have experience in CTE programming and administrative support in public education. In addition, must have excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the willingness to support students, staff and community in building EPIC work based learning opportunities. 

For more information about this position, EPIC and the CRBOCES click on these links:

https://epicopportunities.org/

https://www.crboces.org/

Or contact Dr. Scott Cooper, EPIC Director at scooper@crboces.org

Complete your application and submit documents here:  https://www.crboces.org/employment

Thank you for your interest in supporting EPIC opportunities for students!

Engaging and FUN opportunity to collaborate with an innovative EPIC team of experienced and dedicated educators who are creating the future of CTE opportunities for students who will contribute to the next generation workforce.

Job Duties

Acronyms Defined:

CRBOCES:  Colorado River Board Of Cooperative Educational Services

EPIC: Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers

CTE: Career Technical Education

Logistics:

Posted now and open until filled

Start date: August 5th, 2024

CTE “EPIC” Middle School Pathways Coach 

Supervisor: CRBOCES CTE “EPIC” Director 

Salary part-time and full-time options (salary range 25,000-65,000) plus benefits

School Year Contract, est. 10 months (Aug-May), salary & benefit distribution over 12 months

Grant funded: year to year

Job Title: Career & Technical Education (CTE) “EPIC” Middle School Pathways Coach

The Colorado River BOCES is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated CTE Pathways Coach to lead and support the development, implementation, and coordination of the CRBOCES’ Career Technical Education (CTE) “EPIC” programs at the middle school levels. The Pathways Coach will work closely with the CRBOCES EPIC Director and Coordinator and will be responsible for establishing a strong CTE student and staff culture, providing leadership for all programmatic and curricular decisions regarding CTE programs, and serving as an industry liaison for related industry fields.  Preference is given to candidates eligible to obtain a CO Teacher’s License with a CTE endorsement and CTE teacher/instructor experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Collaboration with partnering school districts and their CTE “point people” to enhance and improve CTE opportunities for students and teachers.

• Supporting Perkins and CTA (Career and Technical Act) reporting

• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school’s and CRBOCES CTE Pathways Programs.

• Responsible for establishing a strong CTE student and staff culture.

• Provides instructional coaching for students in the CTE program.

• Supports work-based learning (WBL) on a day-to-day basis.

• Supports professional development of school staff and site visits.

• Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the school and district leadership the adoption of new instructional offerings within related industry fields.

• Provides assistance as requested in district and grant reporting on CTE student outcomes.

• Fosters relationships with industry and higher education experts in order to revise and evaluate current programmatic offerings.

• Coordinates activities of School Advisory Partners.

• Supports the creation and coordination of school-based Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

• Develops and oversees industry relationships to facilitate placement of students into internships, job shadows, and mentorships.

• Assists with development and integration of concurrent enrollment options into CTE pathways.

• Plans and executes parent and community information events for CTE Pathways.

• Accountability for program expenditures, supplies, and equipment.

• Ensures student and staff safety in the program.

• Supports advertising, public relations, and marketing of CTE programs.

• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.

The CTE “EPIC” Middle School Pathways Coach will also support the EPIC Team with the creating and expanding current and new job shadowing, pre-internships and work-based learning opportunities; lead and support students with the communication and connections required to successfully provide work-based learning opportunities; identify and modify current work-based learning policies between the schools, their districts, and CRBOCES; and identify and clarify high school credits associated with work-based learning including crosswalks between core subjects and CTE pathways.

The successful candidate will have experience in middle school teaching, CTE, and work-based learning. Additionally, the CTE Pathways Coach must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build student awareness and engagement with EPIC pathways, support staff, and parent awareness of these opportunities for their students.

For more information about this position, EPIC and the CRBOCES click on these links:

https://epicopportunities.org/

https://www.crboces.org/

Or contact Dr. Scott Cooper, EPIC Director at scooper@crboces.org

Complete your application and submit documents here:  https://www.crboces.org/employment

Thank you for your interest in supporting EPIC opportunities for students!

Engaging and FUN opportunity to collaborate with an innovative EPIC team of experienced and dedicated educators who are creating the future of CTE opportunities for students who will contribute to the next generation workforce.

Job Duties

Acronyms Defined:

CRBOCES: Colorado River Board Of Cooperative Educational Services

EPIC: Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers

CTE: Career Technical Education

Logistics:

Posted now and open until filled

Start date: August , 2024

CTE “EPIC” Pathways Coach

Supervisor: CRBOCES EPIC Director

Salary: Salary part-time and full-time options (salary range 25,000-65,000) plus benefits

School Year Contract, est. 10 months (Aug-May), salary & benefit distribution over 12 months

Grant funded: year to year

Job Title: Career & Technical Education (CTE) “EPIC” Pathways Coach Supporting Re1 and Re2 School Districts

The Colorado River BOCES is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated CTE Pathways Coach to lead and support the development, implementation, and coordination of the CRBOCES’ Career Technical Education (CTE) “EPIC” programs. The Pathways Coach will work closely with the CRBOCES EPIC Director and Coordinator and will be responsible for establishing a strong CTE student and staff culture, providing leadership for all programmatic and curricular decisions regarding CTE programs, and serving as an industry liaison for related industry fields. The position is funded annually based upon the Garfield County Commissioners’ Budget approval. Preference is given to candidates eligible to obtain a CO Teacher’s License with a CTE endorsement or a Master’s degree in Education and CTE experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaboration with partnering school districts and their CTE “point people” to enhance and improve CTE opportunities for students and teachers.

Supporting Perkins and CTA (Career and Technical Act) reporting

Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school’s and CRBOCES CTE Pathways Programs.

Responsible for establishing a strong CTE student and staff culture.

Provides instructional coaching for students in the CTE program.

Supports work-based learning (WBL) on a day-to-day basis.

Supports professional development of school staff and site visits.

Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the school and district leadership the adoption of new instructional offerings within related industry fields.

Provides assistance as requested in -district and grant reporting on CTE student outcomes.

Fosters relationships with industry and higher education experts in order to revise and evaluate current programmatic offerings.

Coordinates activities of School Advisory Partners.

Supports the creation and coordination of school-based Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

Develops and oversees industry relationships to facilitate placement of students into internships, job shadows, and mentorships.

Assists with development and integration of concurrent enrollment options into CTE pathways.

Plans and executes parent and community information events for CTE Pathways.

Accountability for program expenditures, supplies, and equipment.

Ensures student and staff safety in the program.

Supports advertising, public relations, and marketing of CTE programs.

Performs other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.

The CTE Pathways Coach will also create and expand current and new internships and work-based learning opportunities; lead and support students with the communication and connections required to successfully provide work-based learning opportunities; identify and modify current work-based learning policies between the schools, their districts, and CRBOCES; and identify and clarify high school credits associated with work-based learning including crosswalks between core subjects and CTE pathways.

The successful candidate will have experience in high school teaching, CTE, and work-based learning. Additionally, the CTE Pathways Coach must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build student awareness and engagement with EPIC pathways, support staff, and parent awareness of these opportunities for their students.

For more information about this position, EPIC and the CRBOCES click on these links:

https://pathwaycenter.org/

https://www.crboces.org/

Or contact Dr. Scott Cooper, EPIC Director at scooper@crboces.org

Complete your application and submit documents here: https://www.crboces.org/employment

Thank you for your interest in supporting EPIC opportunities for students!

General Description of the Role

Teachers of the Visually Impaired travel throughout assigned member school districts to provide direct services to students ages 3 – 21 with visual impairments and/or blindness, to provide consultation services to classroom and resource teachers, and support to students’ parents.

Qualifications Required

Education: Master’s degree

Licensure: Special Education Specialist: Blind/Visually Impaired CDE Certificate of Braille Competency

Contact Julie Goldberg, jgoldberg@crboces.org

For more information click here.

General Description of the Role:

The school-based Occupational Therapist (OT)/ or Physical Therapist (PT) provides occupational/ physical therapy services to students ages birth – 21 within the Colorado River BOCES service area to help students benefit from special education. Job related activities include screenings, evaluations, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development, and direct and indirect therapeutic services.

Qualifications Required

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Licensure: Educator licensing issued by the Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider Endorsement: School Occupational Therapist or School Physical Therapist

Contact Julie Goldberg, jgoldberg@crboces.org

For more information click here.

The CRBOCES has an opening for a part time Orientation and Mobility Specialists. The position requires travel throughout assigned member school districts to prepare students ages 3 – 21 who have visual impairments to navigate their home, school, and community environments independently. O&M Specialists provide direct or consultative special education services related to vision loss to parents, school staff, student peers, and the community.

Please contact Denise Rahe at drahe@crbocs.org for further information.

Salary Range - $31.72/hr - $58.90 /hr DOE and education

Engaging and FUN opportunity to collaborate with an innovative EPIC team of experienced and dedicated educators who are creating the future of CTE opportunities for students who will contribute to the next generation workforce.

Job Duties

Logistics:

Posted now and open until filled

EPIC Pathways Paraprofessional

Supervisor: CRBOCES EPIC Director

Starting rate: $17.41 DOE plus benefits

School Year Contract, est. 10 months

Description:

The Colorado River BOCES (CRBOCES) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated CTE (Career Technical Education) Pathways Paraprofessional (or teachers aids) to support the development, implementation, and coordination of the CRBOCES’ CTE “EPIC” (Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers) programs. The Pathways Paraprofessional will work closely with our CTE Program Instructor to help aid in the construction and development of our Tiny Homes Project. The Pathways Paraprofessional will also provide direct instructional and related services to students as delegated by the supervising CTE Program Instructor.

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

Observe students and monitor goals and progress

Provide direct instructional services and in-class support

Facilitate student participation in the school environment

Assist teacher with curriculum

Ensure student safety

Maintain a positive attitude and act as an appropriate role model at all times

Specific Skills Preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to follow directions and collaborate with team members

Self-motivation

Effective teaching skills to tutor the student

Willingness to learn about specialized equipment

Professionalism

Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual)

Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions

Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, CR BOCES, schools, districts)

Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

Is respectful and collaborative

Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

Displays a willingness to learn new information

Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

Follows organizational and district policies

Disclaimer - NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Time expectations:

This role is a full-time (est. 40 hours/week) school-based construction instructor role. Time will be spent mostly on school campuses working with students, teachers, industry partners, CRBOCES staff, and school staff. Some time might be used to manage logistics of this work, getting supplies, materials, and curriculum development.

Description:

The EPIC Construction Instructor-Coach will be responsible for providing safe instructional learning environments for students mostly outside of the classroom and on the school grounds. This position will support current construction instructors, students and their projects while simultaneously preparing to lead additional EPIC Construction Pathways featuring tiny homes this fall.

Collaboration between the school's staff, EPIC staff, and Industry Partners is required to provide consistent and clear communication of expectations for student outcomes. Students will learn construction skills while engaging in building projects (Examples: tiny homes and sheds). Industry partners will participate in some of the instructional opportunities to provide students with current practices in the sub contractor fields. Some of these partnerships will lead to work based learning opportunities for students.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and instruction in the development, implementation and coordination of the EPIC Construction Pathways Programs.

Supports construction instructors and students with tiny home building projects.

Works within the budget to provide construction pathways.

Communicates with the CRBOCES CTE Director and Pathways Coordinator on a regular basis.

Maintains a valid Colorado driver's license and ability to drive work trucks with trailers.

Can lift up to 50lbs.

Can safely operate power tools such as chop saws, table saws, drills, etc…

Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the EPIC staff and schools the adoption of new instructional materials, methods, and programs within related industry fields.

Provides assistance as requested in district and grant reporting on CTE student outcomes.

Supports industry relationships to facilitate placement of students into internships, job shadows and mentorships.

Accountability for program expenditures, supplies, and equipment.

Student and staff safety in program.

Performs other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds, or works towards a Career technical Education (CTE) license

Knowledge of CTE and Common Core standards

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a self-directed manner and support a school-based and EPIC teams

Must be able to problem solve with a creative, entrepreneurial approach

Must possess strong program leadership capabilities, and excellent personnel, and budget management skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree(s) and/or experience combined with certifications related to the construction industry field

Experience (5 years, or more) in the field of construction

Familiarity with public education funding streams, including the federal Carl D. Perkins

Familiarity with analysis of student success metrics and development of improvement strategies (using data to drive instruction)

Background in project management and supervision of construction crews

Full-Time (40 hrs/week) SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

$55,000-65,000 Plus Benefits

Position Type: Full-time (10 Month Contract, avg. 185-190 days/yr)

Open Until Filled

To Apply: Send a letter of interest and current resume to Dr. Scott Cooper, CTE Director for the Colorado River BOCES scooper@crboces.org and complete an application: CRBOCES.org/employment

Colorado River BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. Please contact the Executive Director with inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies.

YMHS programs rely on additional support staff such as para educators and other. Let us know if you are interested

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

YMHS provides transportation from Basalt to Parachute.

Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $20.07 with CDL License

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

We are looking for Subs for both our high school and early childhood classrooms.

Salary: $123.75 per day

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

Job Description:

Educational Pathways to Innovative Careers (EPIC), the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Department of the Colorado River BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is seeking an driven high school student to be a intern with us an help us to shift educational paradigms. "The fundamental mission of EPIC is to support our workforce needs by providing job ready skills to high school students and adults. We are here to help generations break away from the cycle of low-paying hourly jobs. On average 50% of students in the region do not go to college. Of those who do, only 27% work in their chosen field of study. Our industry partners are demanding a new way of providing quality workers who are job ready when they arrive" (www.pathwaycenter.org).

Intern Responsibilities:

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.

• Rotates through projects as applicable to skill set/ CTE pathway and provides ideas to grow and improve services.

• Accepts designated projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final projects during the internship.

• Engages with customers or clients and provides service.

• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.

• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

• Assists in creating performance reports.

Compensation:

• Paid position for 60 hours within an approved school-based Work Based Learning Program, dependent on applicant skills set and pathway: $15 per hour.

• EPIC resources and products, based on availability and need

• EPIC references for successful interns

• 3-1 mentor to intern relationship (1 school based, 2 EPIC based)

• 1 Carnegie unit through partnering high school/ school credit guidelines: pass/fail only

Intern Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements:

• Must be enrolled and in good standing in a public school within the Colorado River BOCES region

• Efficient communication skills

• Junior or Senior grade level students ONLY

• Completer designation within CTE pathway and/or CTE instructor recommendation

• Proof of Durable Skills or PWR Skills acquisition or Principal / WBL Coordinator recommendation

  • Verbal communication

  • Organization

  • Scheduling

  • Professionalism

  • Customer focus

  • Confidentiality

Call-To-Action: EPIC talent scouts for specific applicants through your school districts.  Our pathway needs shift from school year to school year. We want skilled CTE students that have finished their available pathway coursework and certifications that want to put their learning into action as a predecessor towards postsecondary career, apprenticeship, or collegiate placement. Let EPIC Intern be the gateway between your secondary school life and post-secondary reality in a safe, structured environment among certified educators. Please contact Mark Gregory, EPIC CTE Coordinator, for specifics at mgregory@crboces.org.