Middle School CTE Elective Teacher

Middle school elective/ CTE teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging elective and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that promote student exploration, creativity, and career readiness through K12 online school. Creates a positive learning environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth, develops lessons aligned to district and state standards, and monitors student progress. Responsible for relationship building with families, students, and learning coaches to ensures that all students are progressing successfully through the program. Bachelor’s degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience. Teaching Certification Required: Appropriate current Colorado Middle School CTE OR Elective certification. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado. This position is remote and requires candidates who reside in Colorado. The Middle School Elective/ CTE teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Middle School Science teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Science teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Middle School Science teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with 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. Passionate educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (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! 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, from 8a – 5p.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging elective and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses; Creating a positive learning environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth; Developing lessons aligned to district and state standards; Monitoring student progress; Building relationships with families, students, and learning coaches; Providing rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences; Personalizing learning for all students; Demonstrating a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations; Differentiating instruction based on student level of mastery; Augmenting course content according to prescribed policies and procedures; Maintaining grade book ensuring student academic integrity, making student placement and promotion decisions, and alerting administrators to concerns; Preparing students for high stakes standardized tests; Establishing and maintaining positive rapport with families and regularly communicating with students and learning coaches/parents; Supporting learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues and basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment; Traveling as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 0-1 year of related professional experience; Appropriate current Colorado Middle School CTE OR Elective certification; Active state teaching license; Ability to clear required background check; Must reside in Colorado; 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; Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week; Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, from 8a - 5p

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Health benefits; Retirement contributions; Paid time off; Eligible employees may receive a bonus