High School Science Teacher (Work from Home)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Destinations Career Academy is seeking a full-time Science Education Teacher-specifically Chemistry and Physics. Well-qualified candidates will hold a current Science Education licensure or be willing to pursue licensure with appropriate applied work experiences that will enhance the classroom experiences for students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and expand applied and integrated approach to science instruction (project-based learning)
• Provide live and virtual instruction, manage the learning process, grading, course maintenance
• Collaborates with peers to provide a positive experience for students; supports parents with student curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the curriculum
• Builds community both inside and outside of the classroom
• Participates in both face-to-face and online meetings and trainings, as scheduled
• Some travel required: Professional development, in-person school events, state testing, and graduation activities; additionally connecting with partners weekly
• Orients students to their course, communicates requirements, sets, and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours, and conducts instructional sessions
• Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support
• Grades student work and maintains grade book, alerts learning coaches, pathway team, and/or administrators to concerns about student performance and progress, maintains regular contact with students and families
• Able to develop positive and engaging relationships with students and parents
• Is available to students, parents, and staff from 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
• Work from home

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 601/1601 Broad Field Science License AND one or more of the following 1605 (Biology), 1606 (Life/Environmental Science), 1610 (Chemistry), 1615 (Environmental Studies), 1625 (Physics), or 1637 (Physical Science), AND/OR be willing to pursue additional licensure to be able to teach both Chemistry and Physics

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Innovative approach to supporting student learning
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience teaching applied science interventions and differentiation strategies, data driven instruction
• Ability to effectively communicate in multiple modes
• Understanding and practical application of standards- or competency-based approaches, or willingness to learn
• Dual credit certification/qualified with the Wisconsin Technical College System, or willingness to pursue

NOTICE:

• This is not a position of the McFarland School District and does not have district benefits, including, but not limited to Wisconsin Retirement System eligibility
• This position does have healthcare, vision, dental, 401K, & bonuses
• This is a work from home position, with some travel
• Computer, printer, phone and internet stipend provided
• $50 monthly internet stipend

The above job description 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.

TITLE IX - COMPLIANCE:

The Wisconsin Virtual Academies (WVA) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Becky Eberhardt, WVA Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. The WVA Title IX Coordinator is Becky Eberhardt, 4721 Dale Curtain Drive, McFarland, WI 53558, reberhardt@k12.com, 608-838-9482.

The WVA nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure can be located on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sexual discrimination under Title IX, please reference the complaint form on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link.