Teacher, CTE HS Agriculture​/Horticulture; SY

Summary

Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Provides supervision to students in a variety of school‑related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records while following all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS.

Provides quality standards‑based instruction in the area of Agriculture Education focusing on plant nutrition, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, career opportunities, and managing an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

• Demonstrates and instructs on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture.
• Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards.
• Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the horticulture greenhouse.
• Builds positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and individualizing programs.
• Creates and plans effective curriculum‑based projects and activities correlated with a specific horticulture concept.
• Coordinates CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and/or national competition.
• Attends District PLC meetings as scheduled.
• Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work‑study arrangements.
• Monitors and records student progress, providing formative feedback and evaluations.
• Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one‑on‑one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations.
• Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences.
• Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base.
• Participates in field trips to post‑secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands‑on workshops.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program.
• Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Required Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 24 credit hours in the content area
• OR passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam
• AND completion of NCSBE Pre‑service Requirements
• AND enrollment in EPP (Educational Preparation Program)

• Bachelor's Degree

• Agricultural Business Management
• Agricultural Development
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Studies
• Agronomy (Crops/Soils)
• Animal Science
• Equine Science
• Veterinary Science
• Forestry
• General Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Natural Resources Management
• Poultry Science
• Range Management

• Horticulture I & II
• Horticulture II Turf Grass Management
• Horticulture II Landscaping
• Sustainable AG Production I
• Natural Resources I
• Natural Resources II
• Small Animal Science

• Knowledge of instructional techniques and inventory control principles and practices.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver instructional material.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Because of the nature of the work, much of the time is spent standing and moving around within the classroom or greenhouse. The incumbent must be physically able to complete the duties of the job using appropriate tools and techniques and lift up to 50 lbs. Must physically be able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

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