Quincy High School CTE Agriculture Ed Teacher
Quincy High School CTE Agriculture Ed Teacher
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QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CTE Agriculture Ed. Teacher
Supervisor: Elizabeth Averill
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule
Location: Quincy High School
Condition of Work:180 days/1FTE
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
To implement instruction and assess accomplishments of students in a comprehensive 912 Agriculture Education program in conjunction with the Districts philosophy of education and instructional goals/objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Working in collaboration with the general education science department to continue aligning and teaching students in the area of Agriculture Science.
- Teaching the concepts of Horticulture & Agronomy focusing on crop science and greenhouse management utilizing the QHS Greenhouse as a learning lab.
- Teaching skills in the area of Floriculture using curriculum that maintains Fine Art cross credit status.
- Utilizing science curriculum to teach Food Science & Technology.
- Articulating the curriculum for all CTE Ag Education courses with the FFA Career Development Events.
- Willing to make SAE visits regularly during the school year and summer months.
- Actively participating as a CoAdvisor of the QHS FFA Chapter.
- Eagerly encouraging Quincy FFA members through long hours of CDE preparation throughout the school year.
- Bringing a strong sense of commitment and sincere dedication are mandatory to fulfill this obligation.
- Planning reviewing and evaluating the QSD Ag program with others in the department.
Desired Qualifications:
- Washington state Career & Technical Education certification with necessary endorsements
- A valid First Aid/CPR Card
- Willingness and/or ability to teach these potential classes: Ag Science Food Science Floriculture and Horticulture/Agronomy
- Knowledge of State and National Ag standards and ability to incorporate them into daily curriculum
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a department and building team
- Evidence of ability to communicate and work effectively with students coworkers parents and community
- Ability to develop and maintain high standards of performance for students
- Successful experience working with a range of student populations and abilities; both academically and socially including atrisk students and students with special needs
- Ability to organize and use data to monitor academic growth
- Dedication to developing student leaders and in pursuing continuous professional growth for self
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a 180 day contracted position. Salary placement for teaching assignment will depend on experience education and certification. Quincy School District teachers are paid on the State LEAP Salary Schedule. Retirement medical dental and other benefits are in accordance with Board policy. This position also includes an extended contract which covers obligations in coadvising the Quincy FFA Chapter SAE visits maintaining facilities etc.
THE SCHOOL
Quincy High School/Quincy Jr. High are rural schools serving approximately 1200 students. The staff is comprised of experienced professionals who work collaboratively to insure a quality education for each student. There is a strong supported Career & Technical Education department at both buildings. In alignment with the districts learning improvement plan a school improvement plan has been developed through the work of staff and administration with the involvement of parents students and community members.
THE DISTRICT
Other schools in the Quincy School District are Mtn. View Elementary and Pioneer Schools K3 George Elementary School K4 Monument Elementary School 46 and High Tech High School a 912 school of choice. The Quincy Community has consistently demonstrated strong support for its schools. Volunteers contribute through involvement with student activities and improvement committees. The District has focused efforts on implementing a facilities update as part of its Strategic Plan. QSD recently passed a 3year maintenance and operations levy and a $108 million dollar bond which in part will fund the construction of a stateoftheart high school facility and remodeled middle school set to open in 2019.
THE SETTING
The Quincy Valley is located near the geographical center of Washington State just 10 miles north of I90 about half way between Seattle and Spokane. Agriculture provides the economic base with over 200000 irrigable acres under cultivation producing a wide diversity of crops. The city of Quincy has a population of over 5000 and approximately 10000 people live within the school district boundaries. Microsoft Yahoo and Intuit have all invested in new facilities in our community. The Columbia River is just a few miles from downtown Quincy. Recreational boating water sports hunting fishing and outdoor concerts are among the many outdoor activities available. Recent recreational developments include Cave B Sagecliffe Resort and Sunserra at Crescent Bar.
UNION AFFILIATION:
This position is represented by the Quincy Education Association
BENEFITS:
Health insurance benefits include medical dental vision life and longterm disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).Clickhere for more
detailed information on benefits. leave benefits include 12 day of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.
PROCEDURE:
Application Online at Click on Apply for Job
All applications must be submitted online through theSchool Spring questions regarding theSchoolSpring system please contact Velma Flores.
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check and School Board approval.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant if not a current regular employee will be required to complete an INS I9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.
Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571.Section 504/ADA Coordinator:Victoria Hodge Special Programs Director 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571.Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator:David Garza Assistant Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98571.
Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment Type
Full-Time
