Classroom Teacher / Agriculture

Job Description:

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Agriscience and Technology Teacher (Landscaping/Horticulture), grades 9-12

LOCATION: Nonnewaug High School

START DATE: July 1, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primary teaching responsibilities to include all Agriscience focus areas but particularly grade 9 Introduction to Plant Science, Grade 10 Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture and grade 11/12 Landscape/Horticulture. Experience in Agricultural Mechanics Preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: State of Connecticut Vocational Agriculture (040/041)

REPORTS TO: Director of Agriscience, Agriscience Instructional Leader, Principal

WORK YEAR: July 1- June 30 yearly

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualifications: Applicants should:

• Be in position to be certified or currently be certified by the CT State Department of Education to teach Vocational Agriculture Education.

• Applicants with Agriscience teaching experience are preferred.

• Have extensive experience with Landscape and Horticulture areas.

• Have extensive FFA Leadership Development experience.

• Have extensive experience with SAE work experience programs.

• Have the ability to meet with and establish good relationships with those involved in the agriculture community.

• Have the ability to plan and develop curriculum materials based on needs of students and the agriculture community, and possess satisfactory skills in instructional methods.

• Be able to work as a team with other instructors in the Agriscience and Technology Program.

• Be able to maintain and coordinate the use of an extensive variety of instructional tools and equipment.

Applicants will be expected to:

• Hold or secure CDL license for passenger endorsement

• Assume responsibilities with FFA, including student supervision beyond the school day during FFA related activities.

• Perform on-site SAE visits and specific SAE responsibilities and evaluations throughout the year.

Professional responsibilities will include participation with regional advisory committee, local FFA Alumni and Parent Support Group, and related state staff (CAAE) meetings and activities.

UNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers Association (NTA)

SALARY: According to contract

Additional Requirement: Position includes 32-day extended contract beyond the school year

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

ONLINE APPLICATION:

Letter of intent

Resume

3 Letters of reference

Transcripts

Proof of Certification

APPLY TO: Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416.