What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Mechanics/Power & Structural Systems Teacher position at Delphi Community School Corp?
TITLE: Agricultural Mechanics / Power & Structural Systems Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a general overview of responsibilities for a full-time, secondary Agriculture teacher at Delphi Community School Corporation, High School, and Middle School.
- Must possess a current Indiana teaching certification
- Should be capable of teaching all areas of the Indiana Agriculture Education Standards.
REPORTS TO: The Building-Level Principal and the Superintendent.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach Agricultural Mechanics / Power & Structural Systems
- Small engines repair
- Tractor and equipment maintenance
- Welding and metal fabrication
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulics
- Agricultural construction (barns, fencing, etc.)
- Agricultural engineering basics
- Dual Credit HS Classes
- Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes
- Conduct field trips, both in and out of the district
- Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep records of the agricultural materials and equipment for the classroom and laboratory
- Full inclusion of FFA in the curriculum, including FFA responsibilities outside of the classroom
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience
- Assist students with the planning and maintenance of SAE's
- Conduct site visits of SAE's as recommended by the State Department of Education
- Assist students in keeping SAE records at the local and state levels
FFA PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be willing to serve as an advisor for the FFA chapter.
- Assist students in coordinating FFA activities at the local, district, state, and national levels.
- Prepare, train, and coach FFA and agriculture CDE 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.
- Assisting Members in FFA Fundraising.
- Assist in the preparation, organization, and conduct of the Annual FFA Awards Banquet.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve a 12-month contract
- Plan and attend evening activities, including but not limited to: recruitment events, consulting committee meetings, and award ceremonies.
- Be willing to obtain license endorsements for the transportation of students
- Serve as liaison to the local Agriculture/FFA advisory board
- Contribute to the preparation and tracking of the budget for the agriculture program each year.
- Purchase supplies and equipment for the classroom and laboratory
- Cooperate in maintaining, planning, and improving the physical facilities
- Complete and file required reports with appropriate agencies, including the State Department of Education
- Contribute to the grant writing process for the acquisition of agricultural equipment, materials, and facilities
- Community involvement and 4H fair responsibilities, along with an appointed position on the Carroll Co. 4H Exhibit Board.
- Responsible for the Animal Science Lab, the Managing Community Garden, and the Greenhouse Lab.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 days Additional Contract
- Salary established by Master Contractual Agreement.
- Work year established by the Board.