Agriculture High School Teacher; CTE

Agriculture High School Teacher (CTE)

Reports To:

Building Principal

Union: OEA

Position Summary:

To plan and conduct instructional programs designed primarily to prepare and train youths for gainful employment or entrepreneurship in agricultural careers following high school; to perform ancillary functions in support of these instructional programs in agriculture; to assist in other school activities as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrated ability to use the four essential teaching behaviors of assessment, evaluation, planning, and instruction to deliver quality programs for all students.
• Strong competency in woods, metals & small engines.
• Knowledge and experience using technology in the delivery of curriculum and instruction.
• Maintains an environment which is conducive to learning with particular attention to safety practices, good housekeeping, appropriate instructional aids, textbooks, supplies and equipment, and student behavior.
• Serves as resource person and executive secretary to the district advisory committee for agricultural education.
• Willingness to assist with one or more of a variety of extra-curricular activities.
• Kindle excitement about learning, encouraging flexible and critical thinking and development of communication skills.
• Assess the needs of the students and provide a suitable learning environment to meet their needs.
• Follow the adopted curricula, attending staff meetings and other professional meetings as may be assigned by the principal.
• Maintain order in the classroom and ensure a caring, safe learning environment, with clear routines and procedures designed to minimize disruption and maximize students on task.
• Maintain safe and healthful conditions in the classroom and report promptly to the principal any serious accident or illness affecting students.
• Evaluate each pupil's educational growth and development and make periodic reports to parents or guardians as well as to the designated school administrator.
• Continue to improve classroom methods and techniques by attending workshops, summer school, professional meetings or conferences, and keep abreast of current educational innovations through professional development.
• Work cooperatively with a building team in planning, supporting and providing instruction, and share with other staff the responsibility for supervision of activities and student behavior outside the regular
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication.
• Encourage and provide the structure for ongoing, meaningful involvement of parents and community members in the classroom.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Plan, prepare and provide an instructional program, including the preparation of lesson plans as necessary so that the instructional program is uninterrupted in the event of the teacher's absence.
• Participate in year-round FFA student/advisor activities out of the the school day. Extended contract included.

Physical Demands:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or college.

Experience:

• Appropriate academic background and coursework for the position.
• Successful teaching experience and effective work with high school age students, preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid Career and Technical Education Certificate in Agriculture Education preferred
• Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein…