High School Vocational Ag Teacher

Location: Delphi

TITLE:

Agricultural Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a general overview of responsibilities for a full time, secondary Agriculture teacher at Delphi Community School Corporation, High School and Middle School.

* Must possess a current Indiana teaching certification

* Should be capable of teaching all areas of the Indiana Agriculture Education Standards.

* REPORTS TO:

The Building-Level Principal and the Superintendent.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Teach Agriculture Science and Technology classes

* Animal Sciences

* ALS Animals

* landscaping/Horticulture

* Full year Middle School classes

* Dual Credit HS Classes

* Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes

* Conduct field trips, both in and out of the district

* Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory

* Full inclusion of FFA in the curriculum including FFA responsibilities outside of the classroom

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience

* Assist students with the planning and maintenance of SAE's

* Conduct site visits of SAE's as recommended by the State department of Education

* Assist students in keeping SAE records at the local and state level

FFA PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Be willing to serve as advisor for the FFA chapter.

* Assist students in coordinating FFA activities at the local, district, state and national levels.

* Prepare and train and coach FFA and agriculture CDE teams and entries.

* Assist students in preparing applications for proficiency awards, state and American Degrees, etc.

* Assist students in conducting a public relations program for the local FFA chapter and agriculture department.

* Assisting Members in FFA Fundraising.

* Assist in the preparation, organizing and conduction of the Annual FFA Awards Banquet.

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve a 12 month contract

* Plan and attend evening activities including but not limited to: recruitment events, consulting committee meetings and award ceremonies.

* Be willing to obtain license endorsements for transportation of students

* Serve as liaison to the local Agriculture/FFA advisory board

* Contribute to the preparation and tracking of the budget for the agriculture program each year.

* Purchase supplies and equipment for the classroom and laboratory

* Cooperate in maintaining, planning, and improving the physical facilities

* Complete and file required reports with appropriate agencies including the State Department of Education

* Contribute to the grant writing process for acquisition of agriculture equipment, materials and facilities

* Community involvement and 4H fair responsibilities along with an appointed position on the Carroll Co. 4H Exhibit Board.

* Responsible for Animal Science Lab, Managing Community Garden, Greenhouse Lab.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 days + Additional Contract

* Salary established by Master Contractual Agreement.

* Work year established by the Board.