Long Term Substitute; Lts Horticulture Teacher Job Walpole area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) HORTICULTURE TEACHER

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) HORTICULTURE TEACHER

Norfolk County Agricultural High School – Walpole, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job : 5765982

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Horticulture LTS will be responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating student performance in an approved Chapter 74 high school Horticulture program.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform those tasks usually associated with the teaching profession in general; be especially responsive to the needs of the students enrolled in Norfolk County Agricultural High School and make a constructive effort to serve the needs of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School as an organization.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Create lesson plans and deliver instruction based on the DESE Horticulture Frameworks.

Respond to the needs of students, and maintain a positive learning environment.

Keep an accurate recording of attendance in every class including study halls, including notation of all tardies and dismissals.

Maintain up-to-date and accurate records and reports necessary for the effective management of the school program.

Apply a variety of teaching techniques to the delivery of instruction.

Participate in the delivery of related student services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Prompt reporting for all duty or supervisory assignments.

Refer any major discipline problems to the Dean of Students immediately.

Long-term substitutes are expected to work well with others in a caring, positive and constructive manner. Substitute teachers can expect to interact at times with students, teachers, school administrators, parents and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with and knowledge of the following areas: general plant science, ornamental horticulture, greenhouse operations, landscaping, floriculture, arboriculture, turf management, nursery production, or related green industries.

A two or four year college degree is desirable but not required. A high school diploma is a requirement for this job, along with 4 years of work experience.

Dependable in attendance and productivity.

Demonstrate confidentiality in personnel and student matters.

Demonstrate proficiency in properly dealing with problems as they arise.

Ability to work independently as well as a team with other staff members.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Job Requirements

Compensation: Column 1, Step 1 daily rate, according to the current Norfolk County Agricultural High School teachers’ contract.
Policy: Finalists are subject to a Criminal Offender Record Information Check (CORI), Sex Offender Registry Information Check (SORI) and Fingerprint Based Record Check in accordance with and as required by Massachusetts State law. In addition to a completed application, each candidate must provide current, pertinent, written references from three sources who were in a position to evaluate the applicant's performance on the job in accordance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations, and in compliance with M.G.L. c.

6, §§ 167-178 and 803 CMR §§ 2.00.
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Laura Damon, Exec Admin Asst
400 Main Street
Walpole, Massachusetts 02081
Phone:
Fax:
Email: ldamon

Welcome to Norfolk County Agricultural High School

The Norfolk County Agricultural High School believes agriculture and agribusiness are essential to regional, national, and global economies. We recognize that agricultural and environmental technologies are vital to global survival. Therefore, it is our mission to offer progressive agricultural education, a challenging academic curriculum, and work experiences that prepare our students for continued learning. We are committed to providing a quality educational environment that recognizes diversity in student backgrounds, individual learning styles, and varying abilities.

It is the responsibility of the school community to provide a positive learning environment fostered through mutual respect and dignity.

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