Position: MS Physical Education Teacher Reports to: Upper School Principal Position Status: Full-TIme Position Class: Exempt Contract Days: 184 days Schedule: M-F Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation Policy Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA
Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.
Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued and known by the content of their character.
SVA Middle School Teachers Will:
- Have a deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
- Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
- Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
- Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.
- Attend Capturing Kids Hearts, a 3-day training, during the summer, if hired..
- Develop curriculum with assistance from the Middle School Principal and/or Executive Director.
- Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
- Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality.
- Implement the SVA standards-based grading policy.
- Build appropriate professional relationships with students.
- Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school.
SVA PE Curriculum Details-Following is a suggested list of curriculum topics to be covered. - Students will be taught the benefit of Fitness Testing and establishing healthy SMART goals for a healthy lifestyle.
- Students will learn the rules for and how to play the following sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, LAX, and Badminton
- Students will be able to invent a game, choreography a dance, or create a physical fitness exercise routine in students groups. They will teach their skills to the class.
- YESS program with the support of the SkyView SRO
- Tae Kwon Do with the support of a local Tae Kwon Do studio
- Students will participate in the Marathon Challenge
Duties:
- Teach 5 classes a day as assigned based on full-time employment
- Supervise after school detention as needed in cooperation with other Middle School faculty.
- Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, and/or Character Program.
- Monitor lunch and/or hallways on a rotating basis with other Middle School faculty.
- Other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Meet Highly Qualified criteria for the state of Colorado
- Proficient in Technology
- Excellent Communication Skills
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:
- 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
- Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community
Please submit cover letters and resumes to: employment@skyviewacademy.k12.co.us
Mail documents to: 6161 Business Center Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
To learn more visit the website: www.skyviewacademy.k12.co.us
SkyView prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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