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Job Posting Title:
Job Description:
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Description:
All employees of AVA work together to fulfill the AVA mission and vision statements. The thoughts reflected in this
job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. AVA expects to
employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling school environment and
positive outcomes for students.
job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. AVA expects to
employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling school environment and
positive outcomes for students.
Responsibilities:
Instruction:
1. Plan and implement instruction consistent with AVA’s curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade
levels
2. Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students
3. Plan and implement effective use of class time
4. Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement
5. Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners
6. Communicate effectively with learners
7. Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction
8. Promotes a smooth transition from one learning activity to another
9. Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction
10. Communicate student progress to student and parent/guardian
11. Begins class promptly and continues with instruction until the end of the instructional period
12. Uses assessment data results to differentiate instruction in order to increase student achievement
1. Plan and implement instruction consistent with AVA’s curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade
levels
2. Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students
3. Plan and implement effective use of class time
4. Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement
5. Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners
6. Communicate effectively with learners
7. Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction
8. Promotes a smooth transition from one learning activity to another
9. Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction
10. Communicate student progress to student and parent/guardian
11. Begins class promptly and continues with instruction until the end of the instructional period
12. Uses assessment data results to differentiate instruction in order to increase student achievement
Learning Environment and Management
1. Maintain necessary student records
2. Attend to tasks in an effective and organized manner
3. Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior
4. Encourage students in participation and performance
5. Is respectful and supportive of students
6. Maintain a positive attitude with students
1. Maintain necessary student records
2. Attend to tasks in an effective and organized manner
3. Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior
4. Encourage students in participation and performance
5. Is respectful and supportive of students
6. Maintain a positive attitude with students
7. Consistently enforces the dress code and code of conduct
Professional Responsibilities
1. Participate in professional growth opportunities
2. Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolution
3. Collaborate with others to fulfill school goals
4. Demonstrate concern for students’ health and safety
5. Maintain effective communication with parents and staff
6. Follow the staff handbook guidelines and supports all AVA policies and procedures
7. Dress in a professional manner
8. Display a positive attitude
1. Participate in professional growth opportunities
2. Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolution
3. Collaborate with others to fulfill school goals
4. Demonstrate concern for students’ health and safety
5. Maintain effective communication with parents and staff
6. Follow the staff handbook guidelines and supports all AVA policies and procedures
7. Dress in a professional manner
8. Display a positive attitude
General
1. Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner
2. Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations or
procedures that may be established by AVA administration or Governing Board
3. Provide an environment that promotes AVA’s character education including Capturing Kids Hearts
4. Employee will arrive and be prepared for the day – 7:30am – 4:10pm
5. Perform other duties as assigned
1. Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner
2. Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations or
procedures that may be established by AVA administration or Governing Board
3. Provide an environment that promotes AVA’s character education including Capturing Kids Hearts
4. Employee will arrive and be prepared for the day – 7:30am – 4:10pm
5. Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Grade level PARA(s)
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of student teaching
Previous teaching experience in subject area and/or level desirable, but not necessary
Successful completion of student teaching
Previous teaching experience in subject area and/or level desirable, but not necessary
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree
Hold a current Colorado Teaching License/Authorization
Hold appropriate endorsement(s) for Colorado Department of Education
Meet all NCLB requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Hold a current Colorado Teaching License/Authorization
Hold appropriate endorsement(s) for Colorado Department of Education
Meet all NCLB requirements
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Flexible
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work effectively with staff
Strong organization skills
Meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
Maintains a positive attitude
Observes all AVA policies and procedures
Flexible
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work effectively with staff
Strong organization skills
Meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
Maintains a positive attitude
Observes all AVA policies and procedures
SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction
2. Demonstrate knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment
3. Demonstrate knowledge of developmental needs of students
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
5. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school
personnel, students, and parents
6. Demonstrate understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and parents
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction
2. Demonstrate knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment
3. Demonstrate knowledge of developmental needs of students
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
5. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school
personnel, students, and parents
6. Demonstrate understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and parents
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, staff agreements,
evaluation requirements, curriculum/materials, and student assessment documents
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, staff agreements,
evaluation requirements, curriculum/materials, and student assessment documents
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is
frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is
frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended
schedules will be necessary. This is a position that must attend the needs of staff, administrators, governing board
and parents. AVA is a dynamic
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended
schedules will be necessary. This is a position that must attend the needs of staff, administrators, governing board
and parents. AVA is a dynamic
Salary:
$52,440-$75,240
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), school paid and voluntary additional
(supplemental) life insurance, short and long-term disability, and participation in Colorado PERA Benefit Plan.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), school paid and voluntary additional
(supplemental) life insurance, short and long-term disability, and participation in Colorado PERA Benefit Plan.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates should email their resume to
employment@aspenviewacademy.org
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Education:
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter SchoolPrimary Location:
One Year Only (Yes or No):
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
FTE:
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then 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:
Maximum Hire Rate:
Full Salary Range:
- 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:
Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
May 21, 2025Salary : $75,001 - $150,000
