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Job Title: Agricultural Science Teacher Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 03/12/2025
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Direct and manage the agricultural science program for assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Demonstrated competency in agricultural science
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of agricultural science and technology
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to supervise agricultural field experiences
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements:
Regular attendance is an essential job function and requirement.
Commercial Driver License Class B with School Bus & Passenger endorsement eligibile & certification required within 1218 months.
Experience:
One year student teaching or approved internship
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
LISD: Supplemental Job Description for Agriculture Science Teachers
A teacher in the Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Cluster must perform many duties to facilitate a successful program. It is the responsibility of the teacher to organize and conduct an instructional program that will:
management and leadership to produce success for all students;
agriculture food and natural resources students about career pathways as a guide to achieving
necessary skills for continued education and employment;
education and employment;
In order to accomplish these responsibilities the teacher will perform the following activities during and after school hours.
The teacher will conduct an instructional program according to the State Board of Education rules as they relate to the full scope of the program being conducted. The basic curriculum and TEKS for each course shall be adhered to and:
policy for all courses offered;
used to make teaching and learning effective; and
the school laboratory.
The FFA is an integral part of the instructional program. All Agriculture Food and Natural Resources departments are expected to have an active FFA chapter. It is the duty of the teacher to serve as advisor for the local chapter. It is necessary that the teacher spend time in planning and conducting leadership citizenship and cooperative activities for students at the district area state and national levels.
preferred method should be an online system approved by the FFA Board of Directors;
Plan and conduct an organized program of instruction and/or community involvement with adults. This may include but not limited to alumni young farmers and booster clubs. Most of this instruction will be given after school at night and during the summer.
Prepare and submit FFA rosters entries registrations etc. required by the local district area state and office promptly and keep an accurate file copy of all records and reports.
Assume a responsible role in public and professional relations by actively participating in civic professional agricultural and other community organizations. Also keep
the public informed as a part of the public relations program.
Resources Teachers.
Evaluation of the Agriculture Food and Natural Resources program shall be done on an organized and annual basis. This can be accomplished by:
Maintain facilities and equipment through the following activities;
The teacher has a definite responsibility for providing information to students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment. This may be done in cooperation with the guidance counselor.
As a member of the local school faculty the agricultural science teacher is expected to cooperate fully with local administrators and keep them informed about the program. The teacher is also expected to work closely with local and county agricultural organizations/agencies.
Supervise students at all off campus activities such as conventions contests workshops field trips etc. associated with the agriculture food and natural resources program and the FFA.
Maintain professional and personal ethics in dealing with students parents community leaders etc. You are a person of influence in the community.
A plan for a Summer Program of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources will vary among school districts. Teachers who are on extended 11month or 12month contracts are encouraged to prepare a written summer plan and make it available to administrators to verify the teachers plans to conduct a continuing summer program of agriculture food and natural resources.
Teachers on an extended contract should maintain a summer program that includes FFA activities teacher in service program development and educational activities. Teachers should work with their administration to develop and carry out these programs.
NOTE: A district may employ career and technology personnel on 10 11 or 12 month contracts in
accordance with local policy. The recommended contractual year 12 months) is July 1 through June 30.
LISD AGRICULTURE SCIENCE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) ADDENDUM
I understand and agree that I am employed by Livingston ISD to perform the duties of Agri. Sci. teacher/advisor/coach. I further acknowledge that as a teacher/advisor/coach I am required to maintain adequate licensure and certification to drive a school bus. I further understand and agree that should I fail to maintain the license and certification required by the State of Texas to drive a school bus the District will deduct the expenses necessary to transport the teams I coach to any all activities related to participation in the Agri. Sci. Program. This includes but is not limited to the wages and expenses paid to the school bus driver employed to transport my team. I understand and agree any amount withheld from my pay for failing to maintain adequate licensure and certification to drive a school bus shall be done for the lawful purpose of reimbursing Livingston ISD for the expense of transporting my team/students.
I further understand and agree that my failure to maintain licensure and certification sufficient to operate a school bus in the State of Texas is good cause under Texas Education Code sections 21.104 21.165 and 21.211 to terminate my employment contract with Livingston ISD.
Signature of Employee Date
Full-Time