Agriculture Teacher - 61040521

State of South Carolina•McCormick County, SC

About The Position

The Agriculture Teacher instructs students in the Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway and Agriculture Foundation coursework. The teacher provides classroom and out-of-classroom instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, develops curriculum in accordance with South Carolina State Standards, and meets all South Carolina agriculture course requirements. The role includes animal-related work and completion of Clemson University Extended Contract Requirements each year. The teacher develops an instructional agricultural education program that teaches career pathways in agriculture according to state standards, advises the FFA chapter, and incorporates FFA leadership into instruction. The position oversees students’ supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs, including ensuring each student completes an SAE each semester and maintains appropriate records. The teacher prepares lesson plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials; supports students preparing for competitions; and transports students to competitions and other activities. The teacher works under the limited supervision of the school principal. The position is paid on the Agency’s teacher step scale, with salary based on education, experience, and contract days. It is a 240-day contract, and the employee should expect to regularly exceed a 37.5-hour work week depending on the season, shows, and competition schedules. The teacher must be willing to drive students in state vehicles, including a minibus, truck, van, or side-by-side.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a closely related field.
Valid South Carolina teacher certification in the appropriate area.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport students.
Knowledge of agriculture education requirements and curriculum.
Knowledge or understanding of FFA and/or 4-H.
Knowledge and understanding of Environmental and Natural Resources subjects.
Willingness to perform some work with animals.
Willingness to regularly exceed a 37.5-hour work week depending on the time of year and show and competition schedules.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway and Agriculture Foundation coursework.
Provide in-classroom and out-of-classroom instruction according to students’ individual needs and design curriculum in accordance with South Carolina State Standards.
Meet all South Carolina agriculture course requirements and complete Clemson University Extended Contract Requirements annually.
Consult and deliver an agricultural education program that teaches agriculture career pathways according to state standards and provides appropriate supervision.
Integrate FFA leadership into instruction and serve as advisor for the FFA chapter.
Oversee students’ supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs, ensuring each student completes an SAE each semester and maintains appropriate records.
Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for assigned courses.
Submit Form I of the FFA Chapter Award.
Attend the FFA state convention with a minimum of two delegates.
Attend the South Carolina FFA Association-sponsored camping program with FFA members.
Participate in at least three FFA Career Development Events (CDEs) at the chapter level; ensure teams for team-event CDEs consist of at least three FFA members and events relate to the subject area taught.
Sponsor and coach an animal show team.
Help students practice for competitions and transport them to competitions and other activities.
Drive students in state vehicles, including a minibus, truck, van, and side-by-side.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
15 days of annual leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP). Enrollment in one listed retirement plan is required for FTE employees.