Agricultural Education Teacher 7-12

Alma School District•Alma, AR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Alma School District is actively seeking an experienced, talented, and dynamic individual to join our highly successful CTE team as a certified 7-12 agriculture educator. The goals and objectives for our agriculture teacher will include: effectively teaching real world animal science practices and procedures, equally emphasizing the three parts of the agricultural education model, establishing and maintaining positive relations with the community and supporters, managing the use of the animal science and classroom facilities through hands-on learning opportunities, keeping accurate records of financial transactions, training Leadership and Career Development Event teams, assuming responsibility for guiding/assisting student members with livestock related Supervised Agricultural Experience projects, guiding the chapter FFA officer team through the planning of a complete Program of Activities. We seek a great faculty member who will continue building a well-rounded program alongside the current agricultural instructor, emphasizing FFA competitions, leadership, and community events.

Requirements

Holds or can secure an Arkansas teaching license, specifically in Agriculture Sciences.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years experience as an agricultural science teacher specifically in the area of animal science.
At least 3 years experience as a successful lead for the FFA Chapter in a school district.
Evidence of building a community supported FFA program.
Evidence of results in student competition at the regional, state and national level.
Evidence of being an active member of organizations at the local, state and national level.
Has a passion for teaching animal science concepts in a student-centered classroom.

Responsibilities

Effectively teach real-world animal science practices and procedures.
Emphasize the three parts of the agricultural education model.
Establish and maintain positive relations with the community and supporters.
Manage the use of animal science and classroom facilities through hands-on learning opportunities.
Keep accurate records of financial transactions.
Train Leadership and Career Development Event teams.
Guide and assist student members with livestock-related Supervised Agricultural Experience projects.
Guide the chapter FFA officer team through the planning of a complete Program of Activities.
Conduct an instructional program according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and standards as they relate to the full scope of an agriculture education program.
Adhere to agriculture curriculum provided and effectively use instructional materials and methods provided by the district.
Use available technology to help students produce projects to demonstrate their understanding of agricultural sciences in practical applications.
Communicate with parents and other personnel regarding student mastery and progress.
Supervise students in and out-of-classroom during and outside of regular school day.
Display effective classroom management and incorporate engaging student activities.
Be responsible for public and professional relations by actively participating in civic, professional, agricultural and other community organizations.
Keep the public informed about the agricultural program as a part of public relations.
Proper arrangement of classroom, shop, and laboratory.
Order new equipment and supplies.
Coordinate the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
Establish and monitor school procedures for keeping classroom, shop, laboratory, office, and grounds neat and attractive at all times.
Ensure shop and laboratory safety are taught and observed at all times.
Perform annual inventory of all tools, equipment, and supplies.