Colorado State Board of Education Board Director

Colorado State Board Of Education Board Director

Salary : $109,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Position 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.

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.

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.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, 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.

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 location per 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 ensure 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. The 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