Agriculture Certified Instructor (2025-2026)

Jay Public Schools

Job Description

Teacher

Reports to:                   Building principal

Supervises:                  Assigned aide, if applicable

Qualifications:            Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in assigned subject(s)

Job Goal:                      Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district.

Employment Terms: 12 month contract  

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Evaluation:                  Annually pursuant to Oklahoma law

Physical Demands:   This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally;  repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements:  Lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:  Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         Establish and implement classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning.

2.         Prepare detailed weekly lesson plans consistent with Common Core objectives.  Timely submit plans to assigned principal.

3.         Prepare lessons consistent with written lesson plans and best education practices.  Comply with all Individualized Education Plans.

4.         Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records and materials.

5.         Handle routine classroom discipline fairly.

6.         Prepare and timely submit all required reports.

7.         Attend and participate in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings.

8.         Maintain complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records. 

9.         Provide professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures.

10.       Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.

11.       Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions. 

12.       Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.

13.       Perform all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Salary : $48,414 - $76,256