Teacher Agriculture

Public School Of North Carolina Waynesville , NC 28785

Posted 3 weeks ago

Agriculture Teacher

Position Description:

To provide leadership and coordination for all students enrolled in secondary school agricultural education courses. To focus on excellence in classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural education experience and FFA student organization activities.

Position Purpose:

To provide students with the opportunity to explore hundreds of career options available in agriculture and to assist them in planning for a future career; to train students with the technical skills needed to be successful in an agricultural career; to connect school with the real world of work through workbased learning experiences through supervised agricultural experience programs; to offer students the leadership and personal development training needed to succeed in a career including, but not limited to teamwork, problem-solving, analysis and communications; to enable students to compete in the global economy by increasing international understanding; to empower communities through developmental projects that involve students, parents, business leaders, civic organizations, school leaders and others.

Position Responsibilities:

1.Maintain an active advisory committee and/or FFA Alumni.

  • Coordinate and supervise the development and growth of an SAE by every agriculture student.

  • Provide an instructional program that meets the needs of students and agriculture industry.

  • Coordinate a strong FFA chapter that correlates with the instructional program and in which all agriculture students are members and participate.

  • Develop strong, positive relationships with key agricultural education partners including, but not limited to the, guidance counselor(s), principal, superintendent, CTE director, county cooperative extension service leaders, agribusiness leaders, parents and other teachers.

  • Develop a year-round calendar of activities that is approved by local school administrators. The calendar should include: SAE visits, FFA activities, professional development opportunities, agribusiness visits, etc.

  • Provide career guidance for students interested in career opportunities in agriculture.

  • Develop strong marketing, recruitment, retention and public relations effort for encouraging all students to consider enrolling in agricultural education and joining FFA.

  • Highlight student and program achievements for the local media, parents, school administrators, etc.

  • Ensure that all federal and state safety standards are met in the agricultural and education facility.

  • Maintain the "new" barn and shop facilities

Qualifications:

Must be fully or provisionally certified to teach agriculture in the State of North Carolina.

Salary/Benefits:

Based upon education and teaching experience in accordance with state guidelines.


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