2025/25 High School Agriculture Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/CTE- Agriculture
  
• Date Posted:
  2/13/2025
  
• Location:
  Bayfield, Colorado
  
• Date Available:
  08/2025
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  

Job Title: Agriculture Education Teacher
Work Year: 211 days
Department: High School
Reports to: High School Principal
Salary: $48,000- $64,850/ year

OVERVIEW
Bayfield High School is seeking a full-time Agriculture Education Teacher. A teacher in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster must perform various duties to facilitate a successful program. The teacher is responsible for organizing and conducting an instructional program that will:
A. Improve the quality of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to ensure success for all students.
B. Use effective strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education.
C. Contribute to the educational objectives of the public-school system by providing students with information on career pathways, guiding them in developing necessary skills for continued education and employment.
D. Provide students with equitable educational experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment opportunities.
E. Enhance youth leadership and incorporate FFA as an integral part of the instructional program.
F. Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
G. Foster agricultural literacy and inform students about agriculture's role in society.
Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with Agricultural Science and CTE endorsements (or CDE licensure application in process).
• Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.
• Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
• Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Agriculture Education Teacher will conduct an instructional program in alignment with the Board of Education requirements and state program approval. The teacher will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive agriculture education program that includes classroom instruction, FFA leadership development, and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Utilize effective instructional strategies and materials to engage students in agricultural education.
• Develop students' basic skills and abilities through hands-on lab and classroom experiences.
• Ensure FFA is an integral part of the instructional program and serve as the advisor for the local chapter.
• Plan and support students in district, regional, state, and national cooperative FFA activities.

Supervision of Agricultural Experience (SAE) Programs:

• Assist students in selecting SAE programs that align with their interests and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records and help students manage required documentation.
• Facilitate student participation in work-based learning experiences by locating and coordinating training opportunities.
• Conduct supervisory visits during the school year and summer months to monitor student progress.
• Oversee lab classroom activities for students engaged in supervised agricultural experiences.

Administrative and Record-Keeping Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit FFA rosters, entries, registrations, and other required documentation to local, district, regional, and state offices promptly.
• Maintain accurate files of all records related to the agriculture program and student activities.

Community and Professional Engagement:

• Serve as a liaison between the Agricultural Advisory Committee and the district board and administration.
• Participate in Agricultural Advisory Committee meetings.
• Use newsletters, social media, and other communication methods to inform parents, staff, and the community about program activities and progress.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations and participate in professional development workshops and in-services.

Facility and Equipment Management:

• Ensure proper arrangement and maintenance of the classroom, shop, and lab spaces.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Order and manage new equipment and supplies within the program’s budget.
• Establish and monitor procedures for maintaining clean and organized facilities and grounds.
• Teach and enforce lab safety protocols, ensuring safety items and equipment features are functional and accessible.
• Conduct an annual inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, submitting documentation to administration.

Student Supervision at Off-Campus Activities:

• Supervise students at off-campus events such as conventions, contests, workshops, and field trips related to the agriculture program and FFA.
• Ensure student safety and compliance with school policies during travel and participation in external events.

This role requires a commitment to student success, community involvement, and continuous program development to uphold the integrity of agricultural education in Bayfield School District.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Colorado Teaching License with endorsement

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Google).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress.
• Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English.
• Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn.
• Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so.
• Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning.
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District teacher salary schedule based on education and years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.