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School: SkyView Academy

Job Title: 2 Deans - Primary (Preschool-Kinder) and Elementary (Grades 1-5)

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership

Work Year: 2010-2011

Job Description:

SkyView Academy (SVA) is a new Preschool-8th grade charter school in Highlands Ranch, CO (www.skyviewacademy.org). SVA will open in September 2010 serving approximately 535 students in Preschool-5th grade during the first year, adding a grade each year until fully enrolled at 625 students in grades Preschool-8th. SVA will deliver a Core Knowledge Curriculum with an Integrated Spanish language program and a focus on Character Education and Service Learning.

SkyView Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in SVA’s mission of providing a rigorous, research-based and content-rich curriculum that challenges students to achieve at their highest potential using a variety of teaching strategies that make learning accessible to every student, while also allowing children to learn a foreign language at an early age and be more respectful of other cultures, languages and traditions is a must.

Entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to thrive in the ambiguity and intensity of a start-up environment.

Team orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community characterized by team planning; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an on-going exchange of ideas, while also accepting and communicating clearly the decisions of the team.

Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement for the betterment of all SVA students.

The Deans will provide leadership in promoting the educational development of students, ensuring thoughtful student programming, consistent operational procedures, meaningful staff development, and a commitment to building relationships with families. The Deans will work with the Executive Director to develop and maintain a school culture that is centered on strong community, accountability, and high academic and character development.

Responsibilities:

The Deans will assist the Executive Director to plan, manage, and supervise the primary school’s operations and instructional program.
Drive and support implementation of the SVA mission, help set the tone and culture of the school, and hold the school accountable for student achievement.
Communicate proactively (both positive and negative feedback) with staff, students, and parents.
Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in the use of technology
A minimum of 5+ years teaching experience
Administrative experience or leadership role

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $45K-$55K depending on education and experience

Application Instructions:

Send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Nolan by Friday, March 19, 2010:
Lisa Nolan
lisajnolan@comcast.net
303.880.7576 cell

SkyView Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted: 2010-02-23

Closing Date: 2010-03-20

SkyView Academy Profile

Address

SkyView Academy
6161 Business Center Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.skyviewacademy.org
Phone: (303)471-8439
Fax: (303)470-1903
Email: info@skyviewacademy.org

School Info

Authorizer: Douglas County RE 1
Year Opened: 2010
County: Douglas
District: Douglas County RE 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: Pre-K , K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 9
Enrollment: 708
Educational Program: Classical , Core Knowledge

Description

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. We currently serve PK - 6th and 9th grades, and are currently recruiting incoming preschool and 9th grade students for the 2012–2013 school year. We will continue to add a grade in middle and high school each year until full enrollment is reached in 2014.