CTE - Agriculture Teacher
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Job Description
Job Title: Ag Teacher
Reports to: Principal/CTE Coordinator
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(s)
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/202 Days
Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale based on Step Stipend
Date Revised: 1/23/24
Primary Purpose:
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. Teacher will supervise students in raising and showing animals LDE and CDE contest and teach various agricultural classes. This is a threeteacher department. Ag classes include pathways for plant science animal science and ag mechanics.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for Vocational Agricultural Science
OR
Bachelors Degree in an Agricultural Education Science
Plus Work experience in the field
And/or Professional License in the field
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with department parents and outside agencies
Experience
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Prefer candidates with at least 5 years as an agriscience teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students support mission of school district.
- Supervise students in field activities and experiences
- Serve as an advisor to the FFA program and the Junior FFA program
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
- Train Leadership Development and Career Development Teams.
- Complete online record keeping systems
Communication
- Establish and maintain open of communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
Other
- Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Regular attendance
Supervisory Responsibilities
Aides if utilized
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment. Heavy equipment is used on the Ag Facility.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Equal Oportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) national origin religion age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other legally protected status. Additionally the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator isDayna Hardaway Executive Director of HR for WFISD 1104 Broad St. Wichita Falls TX
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources.
Employment Type
Full-Time
