Colorado State Board of Education Board Director
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Colorado State Board of Education Board Director
Salary
$109,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
9005-Dir-DepComm-0925
Department
Department of Education
Division
Deputy Commissioner
Opening Date
10/01/2025
Closing Date
10/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 27, 2025.
Although the hiring freeze does not apply to the Colorado Department of Education, our agency is committed to acting in accordance with the objectives of the hiring freeze and only hiring positions that have been vetted and determined to be an essential need.
Colorado Department of Education - What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 paid holidays per year
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Description of Job
Work Environment:
This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs)
Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm
Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
Travel required within Colorado for Meetings/Training, including overnight
A Remote (Home) office is required
Required to report to the work locationper business needs
Essential Functions (ADAAA)
Medium/Office environment:
Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
May be required to lift and move up to 20 lbs of force frequently or 30 lbs occasionally
Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
This may include moving office equipment, moving about on foot for an extended period, as well as long periods in a stationary position during SBE meetings, events, etc.
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Position Summary:
The Office of State Board Relations supports the Colorado State Board of Education and its members. The State Board is composed of nine elected officials representing Colorado's congressional districts. The role of the Director is to supervise the day-to-day operations of the State Board Office, to ensur e it operates effectively and efficiently , and to anticipate State Board member requests. The Director is responsible for coordinating Board meetings, special meetings and special events . This position must also ensure that communications with the public, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) staff, and other constituents and governmental entities are accurate and responsive. T he primary, official reporting relationship is to the State Board . However, the Director is an employee of CDE and the individual in this position works effectively and collaboratively with the CDE Commissioner and the Commissioner's staff .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work effectively, collaboratively, proactively, and efficiently with bi-partisan Board members, CDE staff, legislators, legislative staff, legal counsel, parents, and other community stakeholders in an even-handed, responsive, proactive, and problem-solving manner.
Work collaboratively with CDE staff and the Attorney General's Office in reviewing proposed rules, organizing hearings and ensuring the Board's compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, and serving as the Board's liaison with the Colorado Secretary of State and the Office of Legislative Legal Services concerning Board rules .
Organize all legal proceedings before the State Board, including working with both parties to schedule hearings, managing all motions, orders, and any other correspondence for each case. Consult, advise, and coordinate Board proceedings with the Attorney General's Office including orders and other documents; coordinate with Attorney General's Office on pending litigation involving the State Board; review, revise, and send, as necessary, final orders. Work with the Communications Office in response to open records requests .
Schedule, arrange, and oversee all regular and special meetings of the State Board, including logistics compliant with relevant laws regarding notice and recording, coordination of materials and presentations, and posting of agendas and video recording. This may include moving office equipment, moving about on foot for an extended period, as well as long periods in a stationary position during SBE meetings, events, etc.
Review all submissions from the CDE staff. Coordinate content of meeting agenda with State Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Commissioner and appropriate CDE staff .
Track upcoming agenda items to create forecasts of what is to come before the State Board.
Serve as Board Liaison on the Commissioner's Extended Leadership Team.
Manage the State Board Office including management of budget, personnel, legal services, and official records, including hiring, overseeing, and evaluating assistant and temporary assistants. Organize and coordinate special events , study sessions and Board retreats. Keep board apprised of upcoming events, developments, and issues of interest. For the office budget, duties include but are not limited to: setting, managing and monitoring budgets and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure high level of fiscal control and accountability for state board budget, and creating any operating requests if necessary.
Monitor and update State Board website, administrative procedures, and other governing documents; work with appropriate CDE staff as necessary in response to informal requests from the public .
Represent/support the State Board in meetings with other agencies, education groups, non-profits, and constituents; support the State Board on strategic partnerships with educational entities and furtherance of its strategic and legislative priorities.
When necessary, assist in the search process for a new Commissioner.
Lead on all fiscal notes for any pending legislation affecting the State Board Office as well as oversee the implementation of any legislation passed that directly affects the Office.
Support the State Board of Education by providing information and guidance to help the elected members carry out their statutory duties. Ensure prompt and comprehensive responses for board matters requiring follow up .
Attend meetings on behalf of the State Board, ensuring their position is represented, proper notes are taken and reported back to board leadership.
Plan all away meetings, including but not limited to working with district leaders, planning school and community visits connected to the board meeting, creating a project plan, arranging travel, securing venues, budgeting for meetings and communicating with board members.
Manage all contracts on behalf of the board, ensuring deliverables are met, payments are made and documentation is done correctly.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises the assistant to the Director .
The duties and responsibilities for staff supervision include , but are not limited to the following:
Models and ensures consistency in adherence to values and policies .
Conducts performance management of direct report including evaluations, ongoing feedback, accountability for expectations, etc.
Accurately monitors employee time worked and work schedules. This includes approval of time worked for payroll and monitoring and approval of employee leave and work schedules (including remote work) based upon CDE policies .
Clearly communicates expectations, standards, and changes.
Supports staff in achieving their job responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from a nationally recognized institution of higher education; OR minimum of six years of professional work experience in public sector program implementation can substitute for degree.
AND
Minimum of three years of professional experience in public sector program implementation including assuring program compliance with Colorado statutes and promulgating program rules.
This experience must include:
Experience coordinating public meetings, legal or regulatory proceedings, or working with elected officials or high-level executives.
Expertise in coordinating complex meetings, hearings, off-site visits, retreats, and events, including logistics, travel, and scheduling.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and/or office operations including budgeting, staff oversight, and contracts.
Experience with state and federal administrative law, legislative processes, and public governance structures.
Experience preparing fiscal notes, tracking legislation, or implementing policy changes.
Ability to draft, review, and manage official documents, legal orders, and regulatory filings.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including budget oversight, staff evaluation, and internal operations management.
Experience with state procurement, contracts, and budget accountability.
Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in digital tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting platforms, and content management systems.
Qualifications for Success in the Position:
Exhibits CDE's mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service oriented behaviors. Exhibits integrity, trust and transparency in work in a positive and respectful manner.
Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
Exhibits strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities .
Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality of detailed work while meeting competing deadlines .
Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service. Ability to prepare reports and resource materials for a variety of audiences. Ability to comfortably present information and/or provide training in front of both large and small groups. Ability to handle escalated situations and with strong communication skills that can de-escalate the parties involved. Proactively communicates with board members and CDE staff.
Experience in handling confidential information and demonstrates professional judgment and discretion.
Experience and ability to work with many different work styles and personalities.
Must be able to work predominantly from the office and have flexibility to travel to various locations across the state to support SBE events, meetings, etc.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required)
Three (3) years experience working in the field of public education, with a familiarity of education law.
Three (3) years of experience in a related field that requires knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, Colorado Open Records Act, and open meetings.
Paralegal experience.
Experience working with elected officials .
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include :
Completed Online Application: Required- Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .
Cover Letter: Required - Attach
Resume: Required -Attach
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.
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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?
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Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration.If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?
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Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.
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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
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