2012-13 - Agriscience Teacher

Job Posting Information

Name:

Agriscience Teacher

Location:

Dover High School

Overview:

The FFA is an integral part of the instructional program. All Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources departments are expected to have an active FFA chapter. It is the duty of the teacher to serve as advisor for the local chapter. It is necessary that the teacher spend time in planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at the district, area, state, and national levels.

• Improve the quality of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students.
• Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment.
• Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction.
• Work towards preparing students for summer competition in the State Fair, COLT Leadership, and other state leadership programs. 
• Lesson plans prepared, in conformity with school policy, for all courses offered.
• Instructional materials and instructional methods used to make teaching and learning engaging.
• Basic skills and abilities of students developed in the school laboratory.
• Knowledge and use of technology in the classroom.
• Supervised Agricultural experience programs of all students who receive instruction.
• Assisting students in selecting a program that fits their interests and abilities and cooperating with existing FFA Advisor.
• Maintain records; all students in Agriculture Science and FFA should maintain records.
• Locating training stations for students placed in a Work Based Learning experience.
• Supervising the school laboratory (greenhouse) used for students supervised agricultural experience.
• Plan and conduct an organized program of instruction and/or community involvement with students that would integrate their knowledge and training into the school and/or local community. 
• Prepare and submit FFA rosters, entries, registrations, etc. required by the local, district, area, state, and office promptly, and keep an accurate file copy of all records and reports.
• Participate in Professional Improvement/Development
• Attend summer workshops that are designed to provide professional skills and information. Train students during the summer in order to prepare them for competition at the State Fair.
• Attend State Professional Improvement Conference for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Teachers.
• Dress and conduct themselves in accord with professional standards.
• Participating and attending an advisory committee and others in determining improvements needed.
• Making changes and adjustments when needed in order to develop and invigorate the existing program.
• As a member of the local school faculty, the agricultural science teacher is expected to cooperate fully with local administrators and keep them informed about the program. The teacher is also expected to work closely with local and county agricultural organizations/agencies.
• Supervise students at all off-campus activities such as conventions, contests, workshops, field trips, etc., associated with the agriculture, food, and natural resources program and the FFA in accordance with school and district policy.
• Support their training of students and programs offered. A written summer plan should be submitted and followed to the building administrator. Salary will be based on standard teacher pay for the additional summer hours documented.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

Must be certified in the content area of Technical Education/Agricultural Science Certification

Plant Science Background/Greenhouse Experience

Standard Requirements

Favorable Criminal Background Check for the candidate who is offered employment.

Tuberculin test & physical.

Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck.

Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, and/or age. Upon request reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities in all phases of application and employment process. Concerns maybe directed to the Director of Human Resources at 302-857-4214, 198 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904.

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