Teacher - Grade 5 Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online

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Job Description:

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Overview:
The SVA Elementary Teacher will provide classroom leadership and ensure the educational development of the students in elementary school. All teachers will be responsible for the adoption of the school mission and vision as evidenced through thoughtful lesson planning aligned with the schools curriculum components (i.e. Core Knowledge). In addition teachers will show a commitment to furthering their own professional development and building relationships with families.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional lifting of five 5 to ten 10 pounds Frequent sitting and standing Occasional bending or squatting.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and support implementation of the SVA mission model the tone and culture of the school and accept accountability for student achievement.

• Communicate proactively with other staff students and parents

• Participate in schoolwide professional development as well as continuing education.

• Supervise students on campus before and after school; assist with carpool monitor students during lunch passing periods and other activities discipline students according to established guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

School Culture:

• Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents teachers students and community partners;

• Ensure new families are well oriented to SVA expectations and school culture;

• Work with parents to heighten their involvement in the education of their students;

• Establish clear and ageappropriate expectations for behavior and disciplinary action;

• And be involved in the daily life of students through assemblies recess lunch and special projects and events.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelors Degree in Education Elementary License Endorsement and Highly Qualified

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficient in the use of technology

Desired Attributes:

• Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders communicators and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families values Core Knowledge Classical curriculum foreign language character education and service to the community.

Other desired attributes include:

• Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence

• Passion for working in a wholeschool culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool12

• Precise persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills

• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decisionmaking skills

• Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs

• Excellent communication skills with an openminded approach to students staff parents and community

Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community


Please submit cover letters and resumes to:
Mail documents to: 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch CO 80130
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Position: ES Teacher

Reports to: Lower School Principal

Position Status: FullTime

Position Class: Exempt

Contract Days: 181 days

Schedule: MF

Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision PERA

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