Agricultural Science Teacher

La Villa Early College High School | LA VILLA ISD

Job Title: Agricultural Science Teacher

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal

Date Revised:08/09/2024

Dept./School:
La Villa Early College High School

Contract Days: 226 Days

Direct and manage the agricultural science program for assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training andwork experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan(DOI)

Demonstrated competency in agricultural science

Knowledge of agricultural science and technology

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students andmanage their behavior

Ability to supervise agricultural field experiences

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong organizational, communication,and interpersonal skills

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Oversee Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP), including assisting students in selecting and managing projects and supervising school farm.

Serve asadvisor to local Future Farmers of American (FFA) chapter, including planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, cooperative, career development, and competitive activities for students at local, regional, and state level.

Assist with planning and delivery of adult education and community programs relating to agricultural science and technology.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’scurriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Plan anduse appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials,and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Work withother members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Be apositive role model for students and support mission of school district.

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical,social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and studenthandbook.

Accompany and supervise students at all off-campus activities including contests,workshops, and field trips associated with the agricultural science program andFFA.

Oversee maintenance of program related facilities and equipment including school farm.

Take all necessary and reasonable…