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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 students
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
• Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
• Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
• Understands 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 manner
• Supports 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 procedures
• Maintains and effectively applies knowledge of the State, National, and Industry Specific learning standards
• Collaborates regularly with the school and national professional learning community
• Administers and proctor's certification assessments where applicable
• Supports a project-based learning model
• Ability 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: