CTE Agricultural Science Teacher

Position Type: High School Teaching/Industrial-Technology Education

Date Posted: 5/7/2026

Location: Nacogdoches High School

Date Available: 08/03/2026

Job Title: Teacher - Agricultural Science

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal and CTE Director

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule

Dept./School: NHS

Date Revised: April 20, 2023

Nacogdoches ISD is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, organizational, and personal skills. This teaching area provides students with the skills needed to be successful in both postsecondary studies and throughout their career. Teacher will provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Areas of focus include leadership, teamwork, employability skills, communication, career investigation, problem solving, decision‑making, and leadership.

Provide students with extracurricular contest opportunities by promoting and maintaining a strong FFA participation. Guide students to achieve workforce ready skills and preparation for aligned industry based certifications.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• certifications:
  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Grades 6 12

• Knowledge of career & technical education subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other 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.
Student Growth and Development
• Serve as advisor 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.
• Provide oversight, support, and assistance for student animal projects and stock shows.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• 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, i.e., class sponsor and student organizations.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
• 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 student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Purchase and inventory, of supplies and equipment of the agricultural program
• Co-manage all…