2026-2027 School Year Agricultural Education Pathway Instructor
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Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The following position is open in Elgin Local Schools for the 2026-2027 School Year:Position: Agricultural Education (AO) Pathway Instructor (adding 2nd teacher to expand course offerings at Elgin High & Middle School) Description: The Agricultural Education (AO) Pathway Instructor will develop and co-lead the Agricultural program at Elgin Middle/High School in addition to teaching exploratory middle school courses. The teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality standards-based instruction aligned with Ohio Department of Education (ODEW) Agricultural standards. The teacher must integrate classroom and laboratory instruction in addition to serving as a co-FFA advisor. FFA advisor responsibilities include FFA leadership development and supervising Supervised Agricultural Experiences to promote student academic achievement and career readiness in agricultural sciences and related career pathways. Advisors train and coach Career Development Events. CDEs could include Ag. Mechanic Skills Ag. Power Diagnostics Ag. Sales Ag. Technology and Mechanical Systems Agronomy Farm Business Management Food Service Outdoor Power Equipment Soils Job Interview and Public Qualifications:Valid Ohio Department of Education and Workforce CTE Teaching License in Agriculture or ability to obtain appropriate licensure. Bachelors Degree or higher preferredTwo years experience in the agricultural fieldAbility to develop curriculum teach hands-on skills and maintain compliance with CTE program :Teaching experience or experience training/mentoring in an agricultural of Ohio CTE program standards and performance organizational communication and leadership for mentoring young people and preparing the next generation of agricultural Responsibilities: Provide direct instruction and supervision in both classroom and lab high-quality standards-based instruction aligned with Ohios Learning Standards for Agriculture and Environmental Systems. Advise (co-advise) and supervise the local FFA chapter (District 6 County Marion) including planning meetings leadership activities Career Development Events and participation in local state and national FFA activities. Integrate instructional technology industry-standard equipment and district-approved digital resources to enhance the student learning and career readiness. Possible courses include: Agronomic Systems Mechanical Principles Precision Applications in Agriculture Food and Natural Resources in addition to Unmanned Aircraft currently offered: Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems Animal and Plant Science Livestock Science Selection Nutrition and Management. Contract: 183 Days (may have additional days)Salary: To be determined based on experience and the Board-adopted salary scheduleStart Date: August 2026Date Posted: Monday March 30 2026Deadline for Applications: May 1 2026If you are interested please submit letter of interest resume minimum of three references electronically to:Mr. Chad Cunningham High School
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