Agricultural Education Teacher

High School Agricultural Education Instructor
Location: Southwest Area CTE Academy – Dickinson, ND
Contract: 200 Days
Start Date: August 2025

Position Overview:
The Southwest Area CTE Academy (SWCTE) is seeking a passionate and dynamic Agricultural Education Instructor to join our innovative and student-centered Career and Technical Education team. This full-time position includes a 200-day contract and offers the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to providing students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

Program Highlights:
This is a multi-teacher program that continues to grow and expand. The SWCTE Academy proudly opened newly renovated agricultural education spaces this past school year, providing students and staff with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance instruction and learning opportunities.

Courses Offered:
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging instruction in a variety of agriculture-related subjects. Our current offerings include: Small Animal Care, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Mechanics, Agricultural Business, Environmental and Natural Resources, Equine Science, and Intro to Agriculture.
Teaching assignments will be finalized based on the strengths and expertise of the selected applicant.

Additional Opportunity:
An Assistant FFA Advisor role is available in conjunction with this position. This is a great opportunity to help shape the next generation of agricultural leaders through co-curricular FFA involvement.

Qualifications:

• Valid North Dakota teaching license (or ability to obtain) in Agricultural Education
• Strong content knowledge in agriculture and related fields
• Demonstrated ability to engage students in project-based and hands-on learning
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Passion for student development through classroom and FFA activities

Why Join SWCTE?

• Be part of a collaborative, multi-teacher program
• Teach in a newly renovated, modern facility with access to top-tier equipment and resources
• Join a growing, forward-thinking educational community
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to excellence in CTE instruction
• Inspire students to pursue careers in agriculture and related fields

SALARY: Will be determined off the 2025-2027 Professional Negotiated Agreement. The current salary range is $48,500 - $68,625 depending on education and experience.

BENEFITS: Eligible for all benefits. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement benefits.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

The Dickinson Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

For questions contact CTE Director, Aaron Anderson aanderson@dpsnd.org