CTE Teacher - Agricultural Education

About the role

Serves as an Adviser/co-Adviser for the pathway aligned Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.

Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being used.

Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.

Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.

Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.

Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.

Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.

Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.

Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Adviser/co-Adviser for the pathway aligned Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being used.
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.
• Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.

Requirements

• Holds or is qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in teaching content area per NCDPI CTE manual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, or related field;
• AND Two years of related work experience;
• OR Associates degree;
• AND Four years of related work experience.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points;
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum;
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students;
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly instructional environment;
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments;
• Ability to maintain files and records;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)