Secondary Agriculture & Business Teacher​/CTE Instructor​/FFA Advisor; Long Term Substitute

Position

Secondary Agriculture & Business Teacher / CTE Instructor / FFA Advisor (Long Term Substitute) – 7.5 certified hours per day –

Start Date:

School Year.

Thorp School District is seeking an energetic, student-centered educator with a passion for agriculture, business, and leadership development. This dual-role position combines classroom instruction with leadership of our FFA chapter. The ideal candidate will possess a "growth mindset," elevating the image of agriculture as a co‑equal, vital element of our modern curriculum, extracurricular network, and community.

• Modern Ag & Business
  
  Education:
  
  Design and implement a comprehensive CTE curriculum aligned with state standards, balancing agricultural sciences, business principles, and hands‑on laboratory experiences.
• Elevating Ag Ed: Proactively change the concept of what agriculture is in the school system, positioning the program as a premier academic and career pathway.
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Work collaboratively within the CTE PLC and across grade bands to share data, align goals, and improve the broader educational program.
• Current CTE courses include, but are not limited to:
  Floral Design, Jr. High Business Leadership, Personal Finance, 7th Grade Financial Math, Digitools/Careers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research‑based principles of effective instruction.
• Research and develop CTE Frameworks for future courses and CTE advancement at Thorp.
• Organize the instructional program to provide for individual differences.
• Actively participate in ongoing professional development, including CTE and Agriculture training, workshops, conferences, and certification courses.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and instructional best practices in Agriculture and business/marketing pathways.
• Maintain and update CTE credentials and endorsements as required by OSPI and Washington State CTE standards.
• Apply professional learning to continuously improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student career readiness outcomes.
• Collaborate with district leadership to align professional development goals with district initiatives and program improvement needs.

• Instruct students in the use of industry‑standard tools and software, including but not limited to technology and software in agriculture and business industry.
• Collaborate with local businesses and industry partners to provide work‑based learning opportunities, guest speakers, and potential internships.

• Safety‑First Culture: Maintain the greenhouse, agricultural shop, and laboratory spaces with safety as the absolute first priority; implement strict safety procedures in line with district policies.
• Inclusive Discipline: Apply proactive classroom management using inclusive, student‑centered practices and restorative justice principles to handle behavioral issues while maintaining strong, positive teacher‑student relationships.
• Parent Partnerships: Build collaborative "success teams" involving parents, staff, and students, communicating effectively to address individual student needs and programmatic growth.

• Oversee student behavior in a classroom setting, applying behavior management systems; model appropriate behavior; reinforce positive behaviors; and discipline students as authorized.
• Maintain appropriate individual student records.
• Establish and communicate clear grading standards to students and parents; evaluate student growth and provide timely and accurate feedback and documentation.
• Provide for the personal, social, and academic growth of students.
• Provide academic guidance and counseling for students.

• Recruitment & Retention: Devote strategic focus to recruiting, retaining, and motivating a diverse student population into the FFA program, ensuring the chapter reflects the school’s community.
• Program of Study Calendar: Organize and execute a comprehensive annual calendar, including specific Career Development Events (CDEs), livestock shows, and leadership events.
• Financial…