ES Technology Teacher - (Apply directly with Skyview Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District • Highlands Ranch, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The SVA Elementary Technology 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 school’s curriculum components (i.e. Core Knowledge). In addition, teachers will show a commitment to furthering their own professional development and building relationships with families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Elementary License Endorsement and Highly Qualified
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in the use of technology
• Certifications: Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Position Type: Charter School
• Primary Location: Skyview Academy
• One Year Only (Yes or No): No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence
• Passion for working in a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool-12
• Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills
• Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs
• Excellent communication skills with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents and community
• Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community

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 school-wide 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.
• Work alongside another teacher to create the elementary yearbook
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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 age-appropriate expectations for behavior and disciplinary action; And be involved in the daily life of students through assemblies, recess, lunch and special projects and events.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA
• health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level