JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION: AGRICULTURE SCIENCE TEACHER
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training:
* Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
* Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for
subject and level assigned.
* Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check.
* Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area(s).
Special Knowledge & Skills:
* Knowledge of Agriculture Science programs
* Knowledge of safe work practices as related to students in classroom/shop/lab
* Knowledge of processes and procedures related to livestock and stock shows
* Must be available for FFA activities
* Must be available to supervise student animal projects
* Must be available to manage Booster Clubs
* Must be available to coordinate FFA Alumni Association
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • 3 years educational experience in Agriculture Science
JOB DESCRIPTION: Classroom Teachers provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the
academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and
social growth. They enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in
society.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's
curriculum program.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning
styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies,
and administrative regulations.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators,
content specialists, and other staff as needed to meet curriculum objectives.
• Work cooperatively with special education professionals to modify curricula as
needed for special education students according to guidelines established in
Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal
testing.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with
parents, students, principals and teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as
required.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Ag Science Teacher
OTHER INFORMATION:
Teacher Salary Stipend
Days: 210
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, effective management
and public relation skills, and ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolong periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending,
stooping and occasional district-wide travel. Job requires long periods of arm, hand, finger movement
and occasional lifting of 40 lbs.
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