Long Term Substitute - Agriculture Teacher

DeKalb Co Central United School District • Waterloo, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DeKalb County Central United School District is seeking a long-term substitute Agriculture Teacher at DeKalb High School. The position is expected to begin approximately January 22, 2027, and continue through approximately April 22, 2027. Under direction, the teacher instructs students in grades 9 through 12 in academic subject matter, social and behavioral skills, and other educational areas. The teacher creates and maintains an environment that supports student achievement and lifelong skill development, builds positive working relationships with students and staff, participates in establishing policies and procedures suited to the teaching and learning environment, and remains flexible and adaptive to change. The role also involves using technology and application packages and applying agriculture-related skills, including welding, plant and soil sciences, food science, horticulture, and animal science. The teacher serves as a role model for lifelong learning and professional behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an academic major or minor in subjects commonly taught at the secondary level.
• A license to teach secondary students, a Career & Tech Ed License with an agriculture focus, or a substitute teaching license.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students, parents, and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct students in grades 9 through 12 in academic subject matter, social and behavioral skills, and other educational areas.
• Create and maintain an environment that fosters student achievement and lifelong skill development.
• Build positive working relationships with students and staff to maximize opportunities for student success.
• Participate in establishing policies and procedures suited to the teaching and learning environment.
• Remain flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change.
• Use new technology and application packages, and apply agriculture-related skills such as welding, plant and soil sciences, food science, horticulture, and animal science.
• Model lifelong learning and professional behavior for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level