Cte Teacher - Agricultural Science

Posting Information

Posting: AP7578

Location:

Walker High School
Position: CTE Teacher - Agriculture Science
FTE: 1.0
Rate:
See Salary Schedule
Calendar: 180-Day
Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally.

To expedite processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a CTE teaching certificate with the appropriate three‑year full‑time occupational experience‑based endorsements.

• V010000: CTE Plan 1 - Agriculture Education. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 1 University Route teacher preparation program in Agriculture Education, hold a bachelor’s degree, and before the Initial CTE Certificate can be issued, the applicant must also:
  1. Apply for the Residency Teacher Certificate or add this endorsement to the applicant’s Basic Educator Certificate;
  2. Successfully complete the Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsement (WEST‑E) or another approved content knowledge test in the specific subject area;
  3. Take the Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic (WEST‑B) skills test in reading, writing, and math if not already on file with OSPI; and 4. Verify 2,000 hours of non‑teaching occupational experience in the Agriculture Education program area in the past 10 years.

• V03010:
  Natural Resources. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program and verify 6,000 hours of occupational experience with conservation of air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources. Work in the forestry industry or another agriculture‑related natural resources business.

• V011001:
  Agriculture Food Science. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program and verify 6,000 hours of occupational experience with converting raw agricultural produce into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption and the storage of such products.

• V010601:
  Urban Forestry. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program and verify 6,000 hours of occupational experience with greenhouse operations, landscaping, grounds keeper, plant nursery, turf management, or another agriculture‑related horticulture business.

• V010201:
  Agriculture Power and Technology. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program and verify 6,000 hours of occupational experience with repair and maintenance of farm equipment or other agriculture‑related equipment.

• V010300:
  Agroecology and Sustainability. Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program and verify 6,000 hours of occupational experience with management of agriculture animal/livestock, dairy, ranch production, or another agriculture‑related business.

• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED and OSHA Trainer Certifications.
• Pass Criminal Background Fingerprinting with WSP and FBI.
• Successfully complete OSPI required training.

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.

• Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non‑Supervisory Employees (PEA) – WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits.

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel.