Job Description

Position: HS Math Teacher

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Position Status:   Full-Time

Position Class:    Exempt

Contract Days:    184 days

Schedule: M-F

Salary/Pay:           Staff Compensation & Retention 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.

Overview:

The High School Math Teacher at SkyView will be responsible for collaborating with the team to ensure that students in grades 9-12 have access to a high-quality, rigorous, college-preparatory math program. Courses include Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus BC. Ideal candidates will be passionate about teaching all levels of math.

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree that supports teaching students high school Math;
• Meet Highly Qualified criteria for the state of Colorado;
• Proficient in technology--especially Google platform;

• Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students;
• Deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
• Belief that the most effective way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships;

• Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills;
• Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students.
• Willingness to ask questions and consult with team members on a regular basis. 
• Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school.

• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills;
• Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community;

• 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, world language, character education, and service to the community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.

• Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.

• Engage students in meaningful Socratic dialogue.

• Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.

• Attend Capturing Kids Hearts, a 3-day training, during the summer if hired.

• Develop curriculum with assistance from the Upper School Principal and/or High School faculty.

• Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
• Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality.
• Build appropriate professional relationships with students.
• Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school.
• Supervise lunch, detention, and after-school duties as needed in cooperation with other High School faculty.
• Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, and/or Character Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Administration.

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