Agriculture Teacher - FFA Sponsor

Position Type:

High School Teaching

Date Posted:

6/13/2024

Location:

Greybull High School

Date Available:

08/09/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor

• Greybull High School

• Program for 6th

• 12th Grade

• District owns 20 acre ranch with portable classroom and two commercial greenhouses

• District has welding shop and woods shop

District teacher Pay Scale

Essential Functions

Classroom Instruction

• Develops and administers agriculture education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives

• Prepare and evaluate teaching schedule, curriculum, and teaching calendars

• Conduct field trips, both in and out of district

• Secure materials for resale to students (e.g. welding metal, wood, etc.)

• Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes

Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE)

• Visit students' SAE projects at least once per semester and at least once during the summer

• Assist students in keeping SAE records

• Assist students in exhibiting livestock, crops and agricultural mechanics projects at fairs and shows

FFA

• Serve as advisor for the FFA chapter

• Assist students in coordinating FFA activities at the local, area, district, state and national levels

• Prepare and train FFA and agriculture contest teams and entries

• Assist students in preparing applications for proficiency awards, state and American Degrees, etc.

• Assist students in conducting a public relations program for the local FFA chapter and agriculture department.

Other

• Teacher topics and/or in-depth adult evening classes

• Advise and coordinate the Young Farmers chapters and activities

• Advise and coordinate the local FFA Alumni chapter

• Prepare and track the budget for the agriculture program each year.

• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture resale accounts for classroom and shop supplies

• Purchase supplies and equipment for the classroom, office and shop facilities

• Inventory the supplies and equipment of the agriculture program

• Cooperate in maintaining, planning, and improving the physical facilities

• Complete and file required reports with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

skill and knowledge in mechanics, drafting, electricity, electronics, metalwork, graphic arts, woodworking, or related fields.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Wyoming Agriculture Educator Endorsement (PTSB) and/or Professional, Industry, and Careers (PIC) Permit

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt