Agriculture Education Teacher

Job Description

JOB GOAL:

The agriculture education teacher provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of Agricultural Education, assesses and encourages student progress, and manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Agriculture Education
2. Valid North Dakota Teaching License

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Agricultural Education curriculum with career-related instruction.
2. Assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.
3. Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes.
4. Prepare and evaluate teaching schedule, curriculum, and teaching calendars.
5. Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and shop area.
6. Model enthusiasm for Agricultural Education and demonstrates current innovations in the agricultural industry, including competition within global economy.
7. Sponsors/promotes co-curricular Future Farmers of America (FFA) experiences to students in the program for the purpose of leadership development, advanced technical skills attainment, workforce readiness preparation, and college career-readiness studies.
8. Maintains professional development competence through on-going educational and professional development training, as required for certification.
9. Engages, conducts, and documents meeting minutes of an active local school Agricultural Education Advisory Committee for the curriculum area’s career-related activities support.
10. Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
12. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.

REPORTS TO:

1. Building Principal(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position constitutes a certified position with the Stanley Community Public School District.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: $41,750
• Extended Contract: Based on number of extended days
• Co-curricular Contract (FFA): Based on District's Extracurricular Policy
• Fringe Benefit: $10,876
• Personal Days: 3 per year
• Sick Days: 10 per year