Instructor - Agriculture Education

Job Description

Starting Date:  School Year

Reports To: Career-Tech Supervisor

Work Year: 185 days as per Board-adopted calendar

Salary Range: Appropriate step on Certified Salary Schedule – Commensurate with experience and education

Location: Penta Career Center, Perrysburg, Ohio

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

• Appropriate valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or ability to obtain Alternative Licensure
• Alternative Licensure requires minimum five years recent experience in Agriculture
• Technical knowledge and proven experience in Agriculture:
  Landscaping, Floral Design, Business Management for Agriculture & Environmental Systems, Natural Resources
• Proficiency with technology and computer literacy
• Ability to instruct high school students using a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to prepare students for careers in the animal industry and/or post‑secondary educational options
• Highly motivated self‑starter with a passion for teaching and demonstrated ability to individualize instruction and work with students having a variety of needs and abilities in a team environment
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem‑solving, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio’s graduation expectations and of Ohio Career Technical/Academic Content Standards
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with area employers and establish an advisory committee made up of representatives from industry
• Obtain van/bus driver certification
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record; meet all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test)

• Develop, plan and implement appropriate lessons using the approved course of study/academic content standards/ Career Tech Enhance, and utilize and maintain the Equipment, Floral, Greenhouse, and Land Lab Facilities
• Design and administer appropriate assessments for students
• Enforce and maintain proper classroom rules for discipline and management
• Work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and business and industry representatives
• Actively prepare students for both academic and Career Tech competency tests
• Provide leadership in student management, classroom instruction, curriculum development, and career/technical club activities
• Assume a leadership role in student youth group activities with integrated educational experiences (Penta FFA Chapter Advisor)
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, media, and technology consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of students
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Actively assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulation, and Board policy
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents/guardians concerning classroom performance and behavior
• Utilize Board-approved course of study as the basis for instruction
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Submit official transcripts to the Board of Education Office upon hiring
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout employment in the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.
To Apply: Submit letter of interest, application, transcripts, and résumé at

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.