Agriculture Teacher

Are you looking for a place to pursue your professional goals and “unleash your passion” for education?  Would you enjoy waking up every day knowing the work you do “makes an impact,” one student at a time?  Do you long for a culture where collaboration, professional growth, student success, staff/student mental health, and work/life balance are priorities?  Macon R-1 Schools is the place where you need to be!  

As part of our team, you will:

• Work in a community of great people that support you
• Be equipped with skills to identify and resolve trauma impacts as part of a trained Trauma Informed District
• Compensation package which includes salary commensurate with experience, PAID medical benefits (Approx $575 monthly/$6900 annually), paid time off and ala-cart add-on benefit options that you can select to purchase-dental/vision/long and short-term disability, HSA, etc.
• Work in a recently updated, secure educational, athletic, and performing arts facilities
• Have access to cutting-edge technology infrastructure and tools
• Participate in a mentorship program designed to develop and support 1st and 2nd-year teachers, as well as assist others looking for professional input
• Work with a team that supports your professional growth locally and with opportunities to attend state conferences and other professional programs
• Have dedicated professional development days focused on teacher development, collaboration, and planning activities

Macon Area Career and Technical Education Center is looking for an AGRICULTURE TEACHER for the 2025-2026 school year. 

This position includes a 60 extended day contract and additional Extra Duty stipend for FFA Advisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides instruction to students using effective instructional strategies.
• Participates in curriculum review and design.
• Creates and implements a classroom disciplinary plan.
• Creates lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Participates in building, grade level and/or subject area committees.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Maintains accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
• Completes and submits forms and required reports in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by Board policy.
• Prepares lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate or Certification in progress to be considered
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of digital resources, tools, and instructional applications
  
  OR

Go through the Career Education Temporary authorization route to certification: An individual with closely related occupational experience takes a prescribed list of coursework, teaches for a minimum of two years, and is mentored by the employing school district. The individual works under a one-year, renewable certificate that requires the completion of six (6) semester hours of college credit each year in order to be renewed.

• Must be employed by a Career Technical Center or school district with an approved program for Career Technical Education
• Must possess one of the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years; or
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10) years; or
  • No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years.

Our core beliefs drive our culture for success, where we strive to be a model of excellence, preparing and empowering students to meaningfully contribute to their future. 

• We believe in the intellectual, personal, social, and emotional development of all students and staff
• Upholding strong moral principles and community/school values
• Fostering a growth mindset in our students and learning community through a well-rounded educational experience
• Fostering a culture of collaboration and community through consistent engagement, full transparency, and shared goals for a successful district
• Education is vital to meet the needs of all students and to improve our community
• Our district can powerfully impact the lives of all students, staff, and community

Salary : $6,900