Agricultural Teacher

Position Title:

Instructor, Agricultural Education Department:
Instructional Services

Reports To:

Principal or Director of Technology Center FLSA Status:
Exempt QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural education with previous student teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area).

Must have current government issued identification.

8 Hours/190-240 Days*

* 190-day base assignment; 50 additional days anticipated, pending approval.

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

Under general supervision, instructs students in agricultural theory and practices such as equipment operation and safety; natural resource conservation; landscape design, maintenance, and installation; and greenhouse technology and management.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based economy.
• Teaches concepts and skills in agricultural theory and practices such as equipment operation and safety; natural resource conservation (including forestry, soils, and wildlife management, etc.); landscape design, maintenance and installation; and greenhouse technology and management.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, competency forms, discipline reports, etc.
• Organizes classroom and laboratory areas for daily instruction.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap; evaluates contributions in group projects.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Develops students' creative and practical problem-solving skills related to relevant materials and processes of the industry.
• Instructs and coaches students in the rudiments of obtaining and retaining a job; stays informed of current entry job requirements; completes job references for students when requested.
• Recruits professionals in the field to serve on the annual advisory committee; meets semi-annually to solicit input from community partners regarding current issues and employment opportunities.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, activities, etc.; issues reports to inform parents of students' progress.
• Actively serves as Future Farmers of America (FFA) Advisor and meets all requirements for extended 240 day contract which includes required FFA activities, adult education meetings, attendance at region/state agricultural conferences and professional development.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervises students in classroom and laboratory situations. Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget (if applicable). Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation. Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to…