Agriculture Science Teacher

About the role

Under direction of the Building Principal, the Agriculture Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment.
• Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction.
• Work towards preparing students for summer competition in the State Fair, COLT Leadership, FFA and other state leadership programs.
• Support student competitions in the Delaware State Fair.
• Develop, maintain, and update curriculum and lessons that would align with district requirements for all courses offered.
• Use instructional materials and instructional methods to make teaching and learning engaging.
• Develop basic skills and abilities of students in the school laboratory.
• Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff, administration and community.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and maintain discipline according to handbook.
• Provide data for student decisions and demonstrate flexibility in the resolution of student issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of technology in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district and administrative policy (rosters, entries, registrations, field trips, FFA, etc.).
• Plan and conduct an organized program of instruction and/or community involvement with students that would integrate their knowledge and training into the school and/or local community.
• Prepare and submit FFA rosters, entries, registrations, etc. required by the local, district, area, state, and office promptly, and keep an accurate file copy of all records and reports.
• Participate in Professional Improvement/Development/Professional Learning Communities, demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Attend State Professional Improvement Conference for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Teachers.
• Participate and attend an advisory committee and others in determining improvements needed.
• Supervise students at all off-campus activities such as conventions, contests, workshops, field trips, etc., associated with the agriculture, food, and natural resources program and the FFA in accordance with school, district, and state policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Applicant must meet the State of Delaware certification requirements for Agricultural Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

International applicants

• Transcripts to be translated prior to submission of job application. Please submit translation with job application submission items.
• REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants.
• REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. Application Certification.
• Please Note: Not all universities will accept all Department of Education-approved transcript evaluation vendors. Therefore, please be sure to reach out to our Human Resources Department prior to securing a vendor for this task. We will help to make sure you are using the correct vendor needed.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.