Educational Stability and ESSA Coordinator

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder County seeks an Educational Stability and ESSA Coordinator to align child welfare, school districts and community partners, ensuring ESSA compliance and school stability.

The role supports enrollment, records transfers, and transportation needs while serving as the ESSA subject matter expert. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Boulder, CO with regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• 6+ years combined education and experience in human services, education, or related field.
• 1 year supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partner relationships with school districts and CWELs across the state.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with ESSA mandates related to school stability and funding.
• Lead or participate in BID meetings with all applicable parties before or after placement changes.
• Document BID meeting minutes and provide necessary documentation to districts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Policy interpretation

Collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

6+ years experience in human services/education

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Boulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire an Educational Stability and ESSA Coordinator. The Boulder County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Full Time Educational Stability and ESSA Coordinator to create a unified point of coordination between child welfare, the IMPACT Partnership, school districts, and community partners. This position is responsible for facilitating collaborative Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings and ensuring compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) while supporting school stability, timely school enrollment, record transfers, and transportation needs. The coordinator will serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on ESSA educational rights, budget capabilities, and educational system navigation.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of 1333 Iris Ave, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range

$67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of November 2nd
• First Round Interviews: Week of November 9th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of November 9th
• Reference Check: Week of November 9th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Develop and maintain partner relationships with Boulder Valley and Saint Vrain Valley School Districts, individual schools, and alternative schools
2. Establish working relationships with CWELs (Child Welfare Educational Liaisons) across the state to ensure timely and coordinated educational transfers for youth in the child welfare system
3. Advocate for students’ education rights, including school stability, enrollment facilitation, and access to necessary supports
4. Act as primary liaison to local education agencies, CWELs, and McKinney‑Vento teams when relevant
5. Work closely with caseworkers, IMPACT partners, and professional teams to identify educational barriers and coordinate necessary interventions
6. Participate in family meetings, case staffings, group supervisions, and multidisciplinary team discussions to address educational needs
7. Help navigate complex multi-system processes to address educational barriers, such as discipline processes, credit recovery, and attendance support
8. Assist in resolving school‑based concerns such as enrollment delays, transportation challenges, and special education needs
9. Engage with IMPACT truancy prevention/intervention work to prevent additional system involvement, including screened out child welfare referrals/assessments for educational neglect and referrals to truancy court
10. Coordinate and monitor compliance with federal and state mandates including ESSA Mandates related to school stability, school‑of‑origin determinations, and funding access
11. Manage use of ESSA funding and ensure that funds are used effectively to meet the needs of youth in the foster care system
12. Coordinate and facilitate collaborative BID meetings involving all applicable parties prior to, or immediately after, a student’s change of placement
13. Document all BID meeting minutes in TRAILS
14. Provide all necessary BID meeting documentation to relevant parties, including district of origin and receiving district
15. Coordinate school‑of‑origin transportation planning with districts and internal partners
16. Approve and review transportation invoices for students/youth in the foster care system
17. Complete all Colorado Department of Education (CDE) documentation requirements
18. Maintain client confidentiality and shares information only on an as needed basis
19. Support additional multidisciplinary team meetings, assessment framework, and services continuum project efforts as needed
20. Performs related work, as required
21. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• 6 (six) years of combined education and experience in human services, education, or a related field
• 1 (one) year of experience in a supervisory or lead role

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, able to organize & prioritize work
• Knowledge of IEP, Section 504, and special education practices
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies related to enrollment, transportation, school transfers, and special education
• Demonstrated experience in navigating complex meetings and facilitating shared decision-making processes
• Demonstrated leadership/coaching skills related to shared decision-making
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) specific to advocacy, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
• Flexible work style and ability to perform multiple tasks throughout the day
• Commitment to racial equity
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practices
• Ability to effectively give and receive feedback
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple systems with competing priorities
• Efficient and able to adhere to deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with a diverse client population
• Willingness to work as part of a team and comfortable with a dynamic work environment
• Proficient computer skills including use of MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn new tools as needed
• Ability to consistently implement a practice model while flexibly meeting the needs of families and collaterals
• Foundational knowledge of child welfare systems and/or ability to work with families experiencing child abuse, neglect, and juvenile justice issues
• A general knowledge of community resources and the greater Boulder County system
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.