Biology and Agriscience Teacher - Cumberland Gap High School

About the Role

This position bridges traditional Academic Lab Science with Career and Technical Education (CTE) as a dual-role educator for grades 9–12 Biology and Agriscience.

Responsibilities

Biology Instructional Duties (Grades 9–12)

• Design and execute rigorous unit lessons aligned with the Tennessee State Science Standards for Biology I, Biology II, or Human Anatomy.
• Teach and strictly enforce proper handling of chemicals, microscopes, specialized science equipment, and live specimens.
• Administer, track, and evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessments to prepare students for State End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
• Implement student intervention plans, providing modifications and accommodations to support diverse learning styles.

Agriscience Instructional Duties (CTE)

• Teach the foundational Agriscience Course Curriculum, which serves as a laboratory science graduation credit and the gateway to the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster.
• Guide students through cross-cutting concepts, including ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, hydroponic/aquaponic system design, and selective genetics.
• Manage, advise, and lead the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter, including preparing rosters, facilitating leadership events, and coaching competitive Career Development Event (CDE) teams.
• Oversee and document experiential student projects that take place outside of regular classroom hours (Supervised Agricultural Experience - SAE).

General Institutional Expectations

• Manage inventories, budgets, and safety compliance for science labs, greenhouses, or outdoor school agricultural plots.
• Maintain proactive contact with parents, school counselors, and administrators regarding student behavior, safety, and academic standing.
• Attend local faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and state-level CTE training conferences.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Licensure

• Valid Tennessee Department of Education practitioner or professional teaching license.
• Dual endorsement required: Biology 9–12 (e.g., Endorsement Code 417 or 017) AND Agriscience 9–12 (e.g., Endorsement Code 150 or 074).
• Successful completion of the required Praxis Content Knowledge exams for both disciplines.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Shifts regularly between climate-controlled indoor classrooms, traditional science lab settings, and outdoor agricultural facilities.
• Daily work involves potential exposure to dust, soil, livestock/animals, variable weather conditions, and organic materials.
• Requires the capability to lift or move agricultural supplies and laboratory tools up to 45–50 pounds.
• Includes extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Involves irregular hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to chaperone off-campus FFA conventions, farm visits, and competitions.