Agriscience Teacher at St Martinville Sr High

Responsibilities

The Agriscience teacher is responsible for organizing and conducting an instructional program that:

• Improves the quality of Agriscience education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students;
• Uses strategies for integrating academic and Agriscience education;
• Provides information to students about career pathways in agriculture, food, and natural resources to guide skill development for continued education and employment;
• Delivers educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment;
• Enhances youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction;
• Equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy;
• Informs students about agriculture and agricultural literacy.

Instructional Program

• Prepare lesson plans in conformity with school policy for all courses offered;
• Use effective instructional materials and methods to enhance teaching and learning;
• Develop basic skills and abilities of students in the school laboratory.

FFA/Leadership Development

The FFA is an integral part of the instructional program. The teacher will serve as advisor for the local FFA chapter and:

• Plan and conduct leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at district, area, state, and national levels;
• Assist students in selecting supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs that fit their interests and abilities;
• Maintain records for all students in Agriculture Science and FFA;
• Locate training stations for students in Work-Based Learning programs, if offered;
• Coordinate instructional programs with training experiences at the training station;
• Make supervisory visits during the school year and summer months;
• Supervise the school laboratory (e.g., farm, feeding center, greenhouse, meats laboratory) used for SAE.

Records and Reports

• Prepare and submit FFA rosters, entries, registrations, and other required documents promptly to local, district, area, state, and national offices;
• Maintain accurate file copies of all records and reports.

Public and Professional Relations

• Actively participate in civic, professional, agricultural, and community organizations;
• Keep the public informed as part of the public relations program.

Professional Improvement

• Maintain membership in professional organizations;
• Regularly attend and participate in district and area in-service meetings;
• Attend summer workshops designed to provide professional skills and information;
• Attend the State Professional Improvement Conference for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Teachers;
• Dress and conduct themselves in accord with professional standards.

Evaluation of Program

• Develop challenging and obtainable program goals and objectives;
• Evaluate outcomes of instruction;
• Work with an advisory committee to determine needed improvements;
• Make changes and adjustments as necessary.

Maintain Facilities and Equipment

• Properly arrange and maintain classroom, shop, and laboratory spaces;
• Plan for and maintain visual aids and references;
• Order new equipment and supplies;
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of tools and equipment;
• Establish and monitor procedures for keeping all areas neat and attractive;
• Teach and enforce shop and laboratory safety, ensuring safety items are available and equipment safety features are functional;
• Conduct an annual inventory of all tools, equipment, and supplies, providing a copy to administrators.

Guidance

• Provide students with information about career pathways to guide skill development for continued education and employment, in cooperation with the guidance counselor.

Cooperative Activities

• Cooperate fully with local administrators and keep them informed about the program;
• Work closely with local and county agricultural organizations/agencies.

Off-Campus Supervision of Students

• Supervise students at all off-campus activities such as conventions, contests, workshops, and field trips associated with the program and FFA.

Professional Ethics

• Maintain professional and personal ethics in dealings with students, parents, and community leaders.

Summer Programs

• Plan and submit a Summer Program of Agriscience to administrators;
• Maintain a summer program including FFA activities, teacher in-service, program development, and educational activities;
• Work with administration to develop and carry out summer programs.

Schedule

12 months or 240 work days per year.

Benefits

• Annual leave according to policy.