Cte Teacher - Agricultural Science; Fte

Position: CTE TEACHER - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (0.8 FTE)

Posting Information

Posting: AP7580

Location:

Puyallup Open Doors

Position: CTE Teacher - Agriculture Science

FTE: 0.8

Rate:
See Salary Schedule

Calendar: 180-Day

Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

External Applicants

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION ONCE THE INTERNAL BIDDING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Internal Candidates

• Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally by following this link.

External Candidates (Including current PSD Substitutes and NON-Continuing PEA contracts)

• Apply to this vacancy through the Frontline applicant system.
• To expedite processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

CIPs

• 030101 Biology Natural Resources (V010000 or V030101)
• 261201 Biotechnology (V010000 or V410301)
• 010601 Plant Science (V010000 or V010601)

Requirements

Applicants must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a CTE teaching certificate with the appropriate 3‑years of full‑time occupational experience‑based endorsements:

V010000: CTE Plan 1:
Agriculture Education Degree

• Must complete an approved CTE Plan 1 University Route teacher preparation program in Agriculture Education.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Before the Initial CTE Certificate can be issued, applicant must also:

Apply for the Residency Teacher Certificate or add this endorsement to applicant's Basic Educator Certificate.

Successfully complete the Washington Educator Skills Test
* Endorsement (WEST‑E) or other approved content knowledge test in the specific subject area the candidate is recommended for by their educational institution.

Take the Washington Educator Skills Test
* Basic (WEST‑B) skills test in reading, writing, and math (or other approved test), if not already on file with OSPI.

Verify 2,000 hours of non‑teaching occupational experience in the Agriculture Education program area in the past 10 years.

ORV
03010:
Natural Resources

Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 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.

With ability to add:

V011001:
Agriculture Food Science

Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience with converting raw agriculture produce into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption and the storage of such products.

ORV
010601:
Urban Forestry

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

ORV
010201:
Agriculture Power and Technology

Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience with repair and maintenance of farm equipment or another agriculture‑related equipment.

ORV
010300:
Agroecology and Sustainability

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

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Proof of Qualification

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

Benefits and Wages

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

Additional Information for External Candidates

• 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.

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