JWP High School - 1.0 FTE Agricultural Education Teacher
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School is hiring for a 1.0 FTE Agricultural Eduation Teacher. JWP is proud to have well-established Agriculture CTE and FFA programs. The individual hired will enjoy widespread support from the community students and administrators in implementing and growing this sought after coursework.
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate professional work providing a broad range of teaching services assisting students develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each students ability assessing achievements and communicating those to District officials and parents and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal 7-12.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Prepares and plans lessons using technology and other tools which will meet Common Core Standards. Instructs large groups small groups and individuals enlisting various teaching techniques; observes students in academic behavioral and social settings; evaluates their needs and responds accordingly; communicates this information to parents staff and required professionals. Establishes behavior plans and manages student behaviors in order to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Attends staff and committee meetings as required. Evaluates students academic and social growth maintains appropriate records prepares progress reports and report cards; submits all documents in a timely manner; attends Parent/Teacher Conferences. Maintains professional competence through attendance at workshops and sessions designed to fulfill Continuing Education Units. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Through knowledge of District curriculums Minnesota Standards and Common Core Standards; comprehensive knowledge of Infinite Campus; thorough knowledge of data analysis to inform instruction;thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and software to include iPads SMART boards Chromebooks; ability make arithmetic computations using whole numbers fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers students parents and elected officials; secured knowledge of agriculture practices and applications; ability to work with machinery and maintain a safe learning environment; ability to work collaboratively with adults and students.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree with coursework in agriculture education or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing frequently requires standing and using hands to finger handle or feel and occasionally requires walking sitting stooping kneeling crouching or crawling reaching with hands and arms pushing or pulling lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office light traffic).
Special Requirements
- Minnesota Agricultural Education Teaching License Upon Hire
- Teacher Coordinator Work Based Learning License Strongly Preferred
- 125 Continuing Education Units Every five Years
Please contact JWP HS Principal David Rysdam with any questions: .
Interested applicants must complete an online application using Frontline and upload a letter of interest resume three current letters of recommendation copy of university transcript(s) and copy of teaching license.