We’re Hiring – Communications Specialist: Operations and Information

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Join Our Award-Winning Team at St. Vrain Valley Schools

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Drive Excellence in Educational Communications

St. Vrain Valley Schools seeks a detail-oriented Communications Specialist: Operations and Information to maintain operational excellence in our communications systems and internal and external communication distribution. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to ensure clear, timely, and effective communication across our district.

Impact That Matters

As a Communications Specialist: Operations and Information at St. Vrain Valley Schools, you’ll:

  • Champion accessibility and consistency in district communications
  • Support staff through training and professional development
  • Ensure quality and accuracy in all distributed communications
  • Contribute to the success of one of Colorado’s largest school districts
  • Make a difference in public education through effective communication

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Experience with web accessibility standards and best practices
  • Strong project coordination capabilities
  • Excellence in process documentation and training development
  • Proficiency in content management systems and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Essential Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain training materials for communications tools and systems
  • Conduct regular training sessions and professional development workshops
  • Perform web and newsletter audits for compliance and consistency
  • Manage and distribute critical school communications
  • Coordinate vendor relationships and project logistics
  • Maintain communications style guides and standards
  • Support emergency communications as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in communications operations or project management
  • Demonstrated experience with content management systems
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Valid driver’s license

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

  • Professional Growth: Work with an award-winning communications team
  • Meaningful Impact: Support education initiatives that shape our community’s future
  • Unique Schedule: Enjoy a 220-day calendar with generous leave, including:
    • Three weeks in July
    • One week at Thanksgiving
    • Two weeks for winter break
    • One week for spring break
  • Competitive Compensation: $70,761-$97,717 (hiring salary typically starts in the lower range, commensurate with experience)

About St. Vrain Valley Schools

As Colorado’s seventh-largest school district, we serve over 33,000 students across 13 vibrant communities including Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Lyons, Mead, and Niwot. We’re nationally recognized for our emphasis on technology, innovation, STEM, and robotics programs.

How to Apply

Submit your application through our online system.
Please include:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three writing samples
  • Three professional references
Click Here to Apply

Join us in maintaining excellence in educational communications through systematic and strategic operations.

Niwot High organizes Wish Week for 7-year-old

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Vinny Cagnoni, a 7-year-old from Brighton, spent a year-and-a-half in the hospital after a respiratory infection he contracted in 2020 caused his antibodies to go into overdrive, leading him to become paralyzed from the neck down.

When he left, he could only say four words and needed a ventilator. Since then, he’s worked hard through physical, occupational and respiratory therapy to regain his speech and strength, with the ventilator removed in October. But because his respiratory system was affected, he still ends up in the hospital multiple times a year with colds and other respiratory infections.

Read the full story in the Times-call

Winter guard spotlights SVVSD color guard students

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Niwot High’s new color guard director, Anthony Pierro, was so impressed with the talent of Niwot’s students, along with those at other schools featured during St. Vrain Valley’s band night, that he decided to start a competitive winter guard program.

“The kids inspired me to build them the program I wish I had in high school,” he said. “The kids are great. They are so willing to try everything.”

Read the full story in the Times-call

Extend Your Child’s Preschool Experience with Pre-K Childcare

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St. Vrain Valley Schools offers licensed Wraparound Pre-K Care for children ages 3 to 5 at six locations, providing a nurturing and enriching environment to complement preschool or serve as a childcare option for younger learners.

With engaging activities in STEAM, literacy, creative play, and social development, our highly qualified staff work alongside preschool teachers to support a full day of learning and growth. Parents can feel confident knowing their children are in a safe, engaging space that fosters a lifelong love of learning.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens February 6. Space is available at select locations for the current year.

Visit Community Schools online to learn more and register

Innovation Center Hosts Second Annual Accessibility Night

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Empowering Students to Build a More Accessible Community

St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) students are leading the charge for inclusivity and accessibility with the district’s second annual Accessibility Night, scheduled for February 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Innovation Center (33 Quail Road, Longmont). The event is free and open to the public.

This inspiring evening, spearheaded by high school leaders Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, Sofia Burks, and Whitney Zanini, and supported by mentors Liz Wieder and Mia McCloy, aims to bridge gaps and create a stronger, more connected community within SVVSD.

Students Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, Sofia Burks, and Whitney Zanini lead the Accessibility team at the Innovation Center

“Working with the Accessibility Team has been so much fun and brought many rewarding experiences,” said Sofia Burks, one of the student organizers. “I’m glad I’ve been able to work toward my passion for inclusivity by connecting with our community to make it a more accessible place.”

The event promises a variety of interactive and engaging experiences for all ages and abilities, including:

  • Assistive Technology Demonstrations: Apple representatives will showcase cutting-edge tools designed to enhance accessibility.
  • Live Performances: Enjoy the Mead Unified Percussion Ensemble and Niwot Unified Theater.
  • Hands-On Exploration: Dive into the world of making and tinkering with the SVVSD Mobile Lab.
  • Hands-on Activities: Participate in stations designed by specialists to foster connection and understanding.
  • Student-led Drone Performance: End the night with an inspiring performance as the Drone Performance Team puts on a light show for guests.

To ensure accessibility for all attendees, Spanish interpretation will be provided by the district.

Last year’s inaugural event brought together people of all ages and abilities, creating meaningful connections and inspiring a deeper commitment to inclusivity. This year, the event promises to build on that success, with an even broader range of activities and performances.

Elementary Math, High School Science & Social Studies Adoption Public Review

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St. Vrain Valley Schools is currently piloting new instructional resources for elementary mathematics, high school science, and high school social studies. The resources will be available for introduction and review in-person at the Learning Services Center, 401 S. Pratt Pkwy., in Longmont. Teachers, administrators, families, and community members are all welcome to evaluate the materials and provide feedback.

  • Elementary Math: Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • High School Science: Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • High School Social Studies: Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Elementary Mathematics
Greg George
K-12 Mathematics Coordinator
(303) 682-7247
[email protected]

High School Science
Michael O’Toole
K-12 Science Coordinator
(303) 682-7232
[email protected]

High School Social Studies
Jenny Pettit, Ed.D.
K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
(303) 702-7547
[email protected]

Historic Graduation Achievement

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Dear St. Vrain Valley Community,

Thank you for your extraordinary partnership in advancing excellence across our system. Today I am proud to share that together, we have achieved an unprecedented milestone – the highest graduation rate in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ history at 94.3%. This places us 10.1 percentage points above the state average of 84.2%, and for the second year, ranks us first among Colorado’s 10 largest school districts, and continues to position us as the leader in the Denver Metro Area. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that we’ve accomplished this while maintaining the most rigorous graduation requirements at 24.5 credits.

Total Pupil Membership2024 On-Time Graduation Rate (%)2024 Hispanic Graduation Rate (%)Graduation Credit Requirements
Denver Public Schools90,45079.9%76.4%24
Jeffco Public Schools75,49584.6%73.5%23
Douglas County School District61,85192.2%82.1%24
Cherry Creek School District52,67291.2%84.3%22
Aurora Public Schools39,81373.4%68.8%22
Adams 12 Five Star Schools34,46685.2%77.6%23
St Vrain Valley Schools32,41494.3%90%24.5
Poudre School District29,54487.3%77.7%24
Boulder Valley School District27,99192.3%80.7%22
District 4926,64959%47.9%24.5
State of Colorado84.2%77.3%–

I am deeply grateful to our outstanding teachers and staff, whose unwavering dedication and innovative instruction create engaging learning environments that inspire students to reach their highest potential. To our staff members who support our students in countless ways – from counselors tracking individual progress through GradTracker to those providing high-quality meals and transportation, to those ensuring our school environments are safe and welcoming, to those leading after-school programs, coaching athletics, and supporting our students – your commitment to student success is invaluable.

Our students continue to amaze us with their resilience, determination, and achievements. Not only have we attained the highest overall graduation rate, but our Hispanic graduation rate of 90% – which is 12.7 percentage points above the state average – and our 0.4% dropout rate (the lowest in the metro area) demonstrate that all students can thrive when given the right opportunities and support.

To our families and community members, your partnership and engagement in our schools create the strong foundation that makes these achievements possible. These accomplishments represent what we call our #StVrainStorm, a powerful system of innovation, achievement, and advancement that gives our graduates a strong competitive advantage. As we celebrate these historic results, we remain committed to reaching even higher, knowing that every percentage point represents additional students whose futures are forever advanced through education. Thank you for your dedication to our students and schools. 

Sincerely,
Don Haddad, Ed.D.
Superintendent
St.Vrain Valley Schools
@SVVSDSupt

Registration for Community Schools Wraparound Pre-K and School Age Summer Camps Opens February 20

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Community Schools will open registration for its 2025 summer camps on February 20. The camps provide high-quality and robust summer care for children ages 3–12, offering a range of activities designed to promote learning, play, and exploration in a safe and structured environment.

Programs will run from June 2 through August 1, with locations across St. Vrain Valley Schools. 

Visit Community Schools to Learn More

SVVSD celebrate boost in graduation rates

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Graduation rates in Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley rose for the class of 2024, mirroring a statewide trend, according to Colorado Department of Education data.

St. Vrain Valley’s on-time graduation rate is 94.3%, up from 93.3% the previous year. That gives St. Vrain the highest on-time graduation rate among the state’s 10 largest school districts. Statewide, the graduation rate increased to 84.2% for on-time graduation, up from 83.1% in 2023.

Read the full story in the Times-call

You’re Invited to Tunes, Tales & Tinkering: A Preschool Immersive Experience, Feb. 3

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St. Vrain Valley Schools Department of Early Childhood Presents: Tunes, Tales & Tinkering

Join Us for an Immersive Preschool Literacy Event:

Preschool-aged families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a magical, musical evening featuring a special reading of Emilia Tries the Cello by local teacher, author, and cellist Dr. Katarina M. Pliego. Accompanied by members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, this enchanting story will come to life with a selection of short musical pieces ranging from classical to pop. During the experience, children will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments and even create their own, blending STEM principles with musical creativity. Books will be given away while supplies last, and snacks and translation services will be available. For questions, please visit the Department of Early Childhood online at svvsd.org/preschool or call 303-702-7815.

A young girl holds a cello and bow, surrounded by colorful musical notes on a purple background.

Event Details:

  • February 3 from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  • Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools, 33 Quail Rd. Longmont, CO 80504
  • Light refreshments provided
  • Translation services available
  • St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Student Performance Drone Team will conclude the evening with a customized drone show.

About the Author:

A woman in a black coat smiles while holding a double bass in front of a vibrant blue graffiti background.

Dr. Katarina M. Pliego holds a Doctorate in Cello Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. She is passionate about teaching and performing, and her students have achieved recognition in competitive orchestras and earned scholarships to prestigious programs. Her book Emilia Tries the Cello is a heartfelt introduction to music for children, now available in English and Spanish. Dr. Pliego lives in Longmont with her family, and she inspires young minds through her innovative approach to music education.

St. Vrain Valley Schools