Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Valid teaching license/certification in the state of Colorado with endorsement in Science (Agricultural endorsement is also encouraged).

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado

This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Colorado.

The Science and Agriculture Teacher is state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified Science and Agriculture Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The Science and Agriculture Teacher must also be a provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and work actively with students and parents to advance each students learning and to develop and monitor a plan for post-secondary success via online tools like Career Builder, Career Cruising, etc.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, (Insert School Name) We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Colorado Destinations Career Academy (CODCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Our school is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science and Agriculture Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural sciences, biology, and related fields, with a commitment to engaging and inspiring high school students. This position offers the opportunity to foster students' curiosity, develop their understanding of agricultural concepts, and prepare them for future careers in the field.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically Candidate must be available 8am-5pm M-F.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.Incorporate real-world applications and current trends in agriculture and science to make learning relevant and meaningful for students.Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their academic progress and performance, and offer additional support or enrichment as needed.Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders to support students' academic and personal growth, and participate in school-wide initiatives and events.Stay current with developments in agricultural sciences, education research, and teaching methodologies through professional development opportunities and ongoing learning.Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines in agricultural sciences, biology, and related subjects.Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for studentsCommitment to personalizing learning for all studentsDemonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectationsDifferentiates instruction based on student level of masteryAugments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coachMaintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progressPrepares students for high stakes standardized testsUnderstands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely mannerSupports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and proceduresMaintains and effectively applies knowledge of the State, National, and Industry Specific learning standardsCollaborates regularly with the school and national professional learning communityAdministers and proctor's certification assessments where applicableSupports a project-based learning modelAbility to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) ANDValid teaching license/certification in the state of Colorado with endorsement in Science (Agricultural endorsement is also encouraged) ANDAbility to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching high school students in sciences, biology, or related subjects.Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers.Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.

DESIRED QUALFICATIONS:

Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, labs, demonstrations, and multimedia resources, to enhance student learning and understanding.

Experience working with proposed age group.Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.Experience with online learning platforms.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

Exempt (salary):  Post annual salary

We anticipate the salary range to be 45,068.80 - 56,336.00 - 67,603.20 USD Annual.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full time home-based Colorado position.

 

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)