TEACHER, CTE AGRICULTURE TEACHER/FFA ADVISOR GRADES 6-8

Job: Middle School AG Teacher/FFA Advisor

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Principal, provide a planned instructional program in subject specialty following curriculum specified by district regulations. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum student growth using appropriate materials. As part of a secondary teaching assignment, teaches one or more classes in the field of agriculture education to pupils in grades 6 - 8; assists in other departmental activities, including project supervision, summer duties, and school programs as assigned. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other staff development to maintain professional competence. Attend and participate in NC FFA professional development opportunities and trainings. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to student growth and responsibility.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or appropriate education required for this position.
• Related Degrees: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Studies, Agronomy (Crops/Soils), Animal Science, Equine Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Poultry Science, Range Management

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years teaching in a classroom preferred.
• Related Experience: animal health specialists, veterinarian, conservation scientists, environmental science and protection technicians, extension agent, farm and ranch manager, foresters, horticulturist, integrated agriculture production specialist, landscaping and grounds keeping workers, nursery technician, wildlife enforcement officer, zoologists and wildlife biologists

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 700 - Agriculture Education

• Appropriate credential for this position.
• Preferred clear Ag Specialist and clear Single Subject Ag credentials.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and/or group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, using support services as appropriate and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and teach skills and knowledge in one or more courses or grade levels, using courses of study adopted by the Board of Trustees including NC Agriculture Standards.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good rapport between students and others involved in the learning processes and in accordance with district policy and procedure.
• Evaluate pupil progress, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and effectively communicate student progress with pupils, administrators and parents.
• Perform basic attendance accounting/reporting duties as directed by district policy.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities as well as those available through Pender County Schools.
• Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including course descriptions, performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring.
• Guide pupils in selection of appropriate class projects, experiments, and home supervised project or

occupational experiences.

• Maintain surveillance over storage and use of school-owned materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse.
• Make minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
• Maintain contact with agriculture community to keep in touch with job entry requirements.
• Instruct pupils in importance of accuracy, individual resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining and retaining jobs in the agriculture industry.
• Participate in ordering of shop materials, supplies, and parts as required, working under established budget and procedures.
• Provide related instruction with field, shop, laboratory cooperative work or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the vocational objective of the student.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities associated with agriculture program.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within school of assignment and/or on a district level.
• Work with citizens' advisory committees in development of specific agriculture education programs.
• Work under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Fulfill his/her out-of-school and summer responsibilities as assigned.
• Train teams for agricultural competitive events as well as attending FFA activities from the Local level, to Regional, and up to the National level.
• Administer group standardized tests.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the work of para-professionals.
• Attend professional meetings called by administrators, or other meetings such as SST's and IEP's.
• Enforce the use of the textbooks that are currently adopted by the district Board of Trustees for the grade level which the teacher is assigned.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Ensure that students are not left in the classroom at any time without teacher supervision.
• Willingness to update skills and knowledge commensurate with the demands of this position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Curriculum expectations for subject being taught.
• Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Standardized student testing requirements.
• National and state FFA Organization procedures as well as the CATA organization.

ABILITY TO:

• Adapt plans to meet different needs for learning.
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Identify students who have special instructional needs.
• Maintain current information and expectations regarding grade level and curriculum being taught.
• Monitor children in classrooms.
• Display the use of good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• Operate a computer and use related software.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a variety of accurate record keeping and filing systems (eg. R2 reports and budgets).
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Communicate student progress with parents.
• Oversee the work of instructional aides.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy
• Maintain reliable, punctual and regular attendance.
• Be active as an FFA Advisor

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, subject to reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; climb or balance.
• Eyesight corrected or uncorrected sufficient to read a variety of materials including but not limited to fine print.
• Hearing with or without use of hearing aid(s) sufficient to hear any conversation with others.

Understandable voice and speech patterns.

• Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office and/or classroom equipment.
• Sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must frequently lift, push, pull or carry up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds.

HAZARDS:

• Farm and shop equipment, machinery, and livestock handling.
• Possible contact with blood and/or other body fluid(s).

ENVRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office and/or school facility environment; school playground or campus and community based instructional

environments, emphasizing age-appropriate student instruction and training.

• Regular interruptions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or appropriate education required for this position.
• Related Degrees: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Studies, Agronomy (Crops/Soils), Animal Science, Equine Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Poultry Science, Range Management

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years teaching in a classroom preferred.
• Related Experience: animal health specialists, veterinarian, conservation scientists, environmental science and protection technicians, extension agent, farm and ranch manager, foresters, horticulturist, integrated agriculture production specialist, landscaping and grounds keeping workers, nursery technician, wildlife enforcement officer, zoologists and wildlife biologists

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate credential for this position.
• Preferred clear Ag Specialist and clear Single Subject Ag credentials.

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