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For the 2021-2022 School Year:
Skyview Middle School Teacher (English Language Arts Emphasis)
We are looking for a committed Teacher, with a passion for teaching English Language Arts, to complement our middle school team. The English Language Arts teacher is responsible for one of our 6-8th grade homerooms, the corresponding homeroom’s math class, and all the 6-8 ELA curriculum. Within the classroom, responsibilities include creating a positive classroom environment that supports each student and interweaves the school’s social-emotional curriculum. You will be developing lesson plans and then implementing those plans in the classroom, giving you the flexibility to tailor your lessons to both you and your students’ interests and strengths. Core responsibilities for the ELA teacher include planning and aligning a comprehensive language-based educational program for students and delivering high-quality, project-based instruction that aligns with school themes and Arizona State Language Arts Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications for Teacher
Please submit resume, letter of intent, and statement of education philosophy via email to: Dena Ford, Director, dford@skyview.k12.az.us
Duties and Responsibilities
- Learn and instruct provided Lucy Calkins Units of Reading and Writing curriculum and make appropriate modifications based on grade level.
- Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.
- Modify and differentiate lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for students’
current learning levels. - Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
- Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
- Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with Skyview policies
- Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including special ed teachers and teacher’s aides, to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
- Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
Qualifications for Teacher
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
- Experience developing and implementing project-based curriculum
- Ability to work with a teaching team to alter curriculum, themes, and lessons based on an individual student and team needs
- Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
- Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
Please submit resume, letter of intent, and statement of education philosophy via email to: Dena Ford, Director, dford@skyview.k12.az.us
Snow Day Information
In the event of inclement weather and in an effort to simplify procedures, Skyview School follows Prescott Unified School District in regards to any delays or closures. Parents may check the PUSD website, prescottschools.com; listen to the local stations (KNOT at 99.1 FM and KNAU Flagstaff (88.7 FM or 89.3 FM); or check the voicemail message at Skyview School (928-776-1730). Our intention is to have information posted on our voicemail no later than 7:00 a.m.
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