Teacher - Elementary - Technology (Apply directly with Skyview Academy - DO NOT APPLY ONLINE WITH DCSD)

Douglas County School District; United States; On-site; USD 1 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)/403(b)/457 options

Job summary

SkyView Academy seeks an Elementary Technology Teacher to lead classrooms and drive student learning aligned with Core Knowledge. You will plan lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and promote the school's mission while engaging families in student success.

Responsibilities include proactive communication, participation in professional development, and supervising students in and around the school day to support a positive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and an Elementary License Endorsement are required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with educational technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom leadership and ensure educational development of elementary students.
• Adopt the school mission and plan lessons aligned with the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Communicate proactively with staff, students, and parents; participate in professional development.
• Supervise students before/after school, assist with carpool, monitor during lunch and transitions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in the use of technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Elementary License Endorsement

Highly Qualified

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Teacher - Elementary - Technology (Apply directly with Skyview Academy - DO NOT APPLY ONLINE WITH DCSD)

Job Description:

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.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Overview:

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.

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.

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 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.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s 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 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

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.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education, 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 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are the granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$1.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$75,000.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for 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.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

October 24, 2026