Horticulture/Urban Farming Instructor

ESC Region 12•Childress, TX

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About The Position

Instruct adult incarcerated students in the technical and soft skills needed to gain entry-level employment. Direct instruction will include how to operate greenhouses and improve the health of plants, various farming procedures, knowledge of plant propagation, field and chemical application equipment, safe application of pesticide and herbicide, and irrigation systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma from an accredited high school or GED Equivalent.
Five years full-time, wage-earning farming or horticulture experience within the last ten years.
Windham School District must be able to issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hydroponics and Aquaponics preferred.
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) Certified Landscape Associate preferred.
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.
Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.
Participate in district staff development programs as required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.
Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.
Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.
Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.
Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
Manage student behavior in the classroom and be firm, fair, and consistent.
Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth.
Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.
Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instruction activity.
Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.
Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.
Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
Follow statutory and agency regulations.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policies according to WSD requirements.
Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.
Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.