What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Instructor position at Anderson County Career & Technical Center?
Agricultural Instructor
Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and postsecondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology plays in the 21st century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in more advanced agriculture and science coursework. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation requirements.
Veterinary and Animal Science
Veterinary and Animal Science is designed for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. In this program of study, course content covers such topics and skills as principles of health and disease, basic animal care and nursing, clinical and laboratory procedures, and the anatomical/physiological systems of a range of small and large animals. Upon completion of this POS, students will be prepared to pursue further study in the veterinary and animal sciences at the postsecondary level.
Additionally the Program Instructor will be responsible for:
- Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is the delivery model for work-based learning (WBL) used in approved Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) programs. It consists of two levels, foundational and immersion. Foundational SAEs are career generic and focused on career exploration and planning, personal finance, workplace safety, college and career skills, and general agricultural literacy. Foundational SAE meets CTE career exploration and planning expectations. SAEs require a documented formal project plan, accurate recordkeeping, and student supervision.
- Working with a Co-Advisor to supervise all aspects of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Anderson County Chapter.
Minimum Requirement/s:
- Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College/University in Agricultural Education
- Valid Teaching License with Appropriate Endorsement
- Appropriate Endorsements
- 048, 150, 448, and 950
Length of Contract: 240 Days/Year
Location: Anderson County Career and Technical Center