BVSD -- Boulder Valley School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
BVSD operates 57 schools with more than 2,000 educators. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at BVSD. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
BVSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Boulder area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,100 | $34,570-$77,260 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $71,020 | $45,910 - $101,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $71,650 | $48,720 - $102,540 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,670 | $49,470 - $101,550 |
| High School Teacher | $74,190 | $49,800 - $102,250 |
| PE Teacher | $67,670 | $30,740 - $126,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Boulder, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for BVSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,100 | $34,570-$77,260 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,390 | $49,180 - $102,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Boulder, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Boulder area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,690 | $43,820-$98,140 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $121,400 | $83,480 - $156,460 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,510 | $43,560 - $100,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Boulder, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by BVSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,941 | $11,594 |
| Administrators | $15,653 | $11,368 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Boulder Valley School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BVSD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by BVSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,707 | 1,711 | 1,689 |
| Preschool Teachers | 31 | 34 | 36 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 111 | 109 | 107 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 827 | 817 | 808 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 740 | 752 | 738 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 64 | 52 | 53 |
| Teaching Assistants | 597 | 575 | 541 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for BVSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,187 | 1,187 | 1,171 |
| District Administrators | 38 | 38 | 40 |
| District Support Staff | 169 | 181 | 180 |
| School Administrators | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 171 | 177 | 173 |
| Student Support Staff | 213 | 190 | 189 |
| Other Support Staff | 493 | 503 | 493 |
| Librarians | 39 | 38 | 40 |
| Guidance Counselors | 106 | 112 | 102 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 83 | 75 | 66 |
| Other School Counselors | 6 | 15 | 13 |
BVSD Schools
We have listed the 57 schools and their contact information, which is operated by BVSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- St. Vrain Valley School District (55 Schools)
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools (55 Schools)
- Westminster 50 School District (20 Schools)
- Mapleton Public Schools (15 Schools)
- Jefferson County Public Schools (164 Schools)
Boulder Valley School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Boulder (31)
- Broomfield (6)
- Gold Hill (1)
- Jamestown (1)
- Lafayette (8)
- Louisville (6)
- Nederland (2)
- Superior (2)
Teaching in Boulder
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Ridge High School 6600 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-5220 | 9-12 | 29 | 137 |
| Bear Creek Elementary School 2500 Table Mesa Dr Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3500 | KG-5 | 21 | 414 |
| Boulder Community School / Integrated Studies 3995 East Aurora Ave Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-6500 | KG-5 | 17 | 294 |
| Boulder Explore 6500 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO 80303 (303) 561-6253 | KG-12 | 2 | 31 |
| Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO 80302 (720) 561-2200 | 9-12 | 94 | 1,945 |
| Boulder Preparatory Charter High School 5075 Chaparral Court 1 Boulder CO 80301 (303) 545-6186 | 9-12 | 10 | 113 |
| Boulder Universal 6500 East Arapahoe Rd Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-6253 | KG-12 | 3 | 136 |
| Casey Middle School 1301 High St Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-2700 | 6-8 | 37 | 608 |
| Centennial Middle School 2205 Norwood Ave Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-5441 | 6-8 | 33 | 581 |
| Columbine Elementary School 3130 Repplier Dr Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-2500 | PK-5 | 38 | 491 |
| Community Montessori School 805 Gillaspie Dr Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3700 | PK-6 | 16 | 312 |
| Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park 3740 Martin Dr Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3800 | PK-5 | 27 | 354 |
| Crest View Elementary School 1897 Sumac Ave Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-5461 | KG-5 | 35 | 609 |
| Douglass Elementary School 840 75th St Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-5541 | PK-5 | 23 | 488 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School 1220 Eisenhower Dr Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-6700 | KG-5 | 24 | 404 |
| Fairview High School 1515 Greenbriar Blvd Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3100 | 9-12 | 95 | 2,121 |
| Flatirons Elementary School 1150 7th St Boulder CO 80302 (720) 561-4600 | PK-5 | 15 | 319 |
| Foothill Elementary School 1001 Hawthorne Ave Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-2600 | KG-5 | 31 | 574 |
| Halcyon School (special Education) 3100 Bucknell Court Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-4700 | 6-12 | 5 | 19 |
| Heatherwood Elementary School 7750 Concord Dr Boulder CO 80301 (720) 561-5586 | PK-5 | 21 | 405 |
| High Peaks Elementary School 3995 East Aurora Ave Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-6500 | PK-5 | 16 | 308 |
| Horizons K-8 Alternative Charter School 4545 Sioux Dr Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-5580 | KG-8 | 21 | 348 |
| Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics 290 Manhattan Dr Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-6300 | 6-8 | 32 | 547 |
| Mapleton Early Childhood Center 840 Mapleton Ave Boulder CO 80304 (720) 561-6200 | PK-PK | 4 | 93 |
| Mesa Elementary School 1575 Lehigh St Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3000 | KG-5 | 19 | 341 |
| Nevin Platt Middle School 6096 Baseline Rd Boulder CO 80303 (720) 561-5536 | 6-8 | 25 | 510 |
| New Vista High School 700 20th St Boulder CO 80302 (720) 561-8700 | 9-12 | 16 | 281 |
| Southern Hills Middle School 1500 Knox Dr Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3400 | 6-8 | 29 | 550 |
| Summit Middle Charter School 4655 Hanover Ave Boulder CO 80305 (720) 561-3900 | 6-8 | 17 | 342 |
| University Hill Elementary School 956 16th St Boulder CO 80302 (720) 561-5416 | PK-5 | 31 | 446 |
| Whittier Elementary School 2008 Pine St Boulder CO 80302 (720) 561-5431 | KG-5 | 27 | 389 |
Teaching in Broomfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Creek K-8 Elementary School 5500 Aspen Creek Dr Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8000 | PK-8 | 49 | 968 |
| Birch Elementary School 1035 Birch Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8800 | PK-5 | 24 | 380 |
| Broomfield Heights Middle School 1555 Daphne St Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8400 | 6-8 | 32 | 554 |
| Broomfield High School 1 Eagle Way Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8100 | 9-12 | 66 | 1,431 |
| Emerald Elementary School 755 West Elmhurst Place Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8500 | PK-5 | 25 | 351 |
| Kohl Elementary School 1000 West 10th Ave Broomfield CO 80020 (720) 561-8600 | PK-5 | 28 | 499 |
Teaching in Gold Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Hill Elementary School 890 Main St Gold Hill CO 80302 (720) 561-5940 | KG-5 | 3 | 23 |
Teaching in Jamestown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Elementary School 111 Mesa St Jamestown CO 80455 (720) 561-6020 | KG-5 | 2 | 21 |
Teaching in Lafayette
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angevine Middle School 1150 West South Boulder Rd Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-7100 | 6-8 | 36 | 612 |
| Centaurus High School 10300 South Boulder Rd Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-7500 | 9-12 | 59 | 1,018 |
| Justice High Charter School 805 Excalibur Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 935-1337 | 6-12 | 5 | 118 |
| Lafayette Elementary School 101 North Bermont Ave Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-8900 | PK-5 | 33 | 592 |
| Peak to Peak Charter School 800 Merlin Dr Lafayette CO 80026 (303) 453-4600 | KG-12 | 64 | 1,445 |
| Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School 101 East Baseline Rd Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-7800 | PK-5 | 33 | 473 |
| Ryan Elementary School 1405 Centaur Village Dr Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-7000 | PK-5 | 27 | 418 |
| Sanchez Elementary School 655 Sir Galahad Dr Lafayette CO 80026 (720) 561-7300 | PK-5 | 29 | 349 |
Teaching in Louisville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Elementary School 801 West Tamarisk St Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-4500 | KG-5 | 24 | 431 |
| Fireside Elementary School 845 West Dahlia Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-7900 | PK-5 | 26 | 470 |
| Louisville Elementary School 400 Hutchinson St Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-7200 | PK-5 | 32 | 614 |
| Louisville Middle School 1341 Main St Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-7400 | 6-8 | 33 | 631 |
| Monarch High School 329 Campus Dr Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-4200 | 9-12 | 75 | 1,635 |
| Monarch K-8 School 263 Campus Dr Louisville CO 80027 (720) 561-4000 | PK-8 | 47 | 887 |
Teaching in Nederland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland Elementary School 1 Sundown Trail Nederland CO 80466 (720) 561-4800 | PK-5 | 18 | 293 |
| Nederland Middle-Senior High School 597 Eldora Rd Nederland CO 80466 (720) 561-4900 | 6-12 | 20 | 308 |
Teaching in Superior
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado K-8 Elementary School 3351 South Indiana St Superior CO 80027 (720) 561-4400 | KG-8 | 52 | 959 |
| Superior Elementary School 1800 South Indiana St Superior CO 80027 (720) 561-4100 | KG-5 | 29 | 556 |