Agriculture Teacher

Position Title: Agriculture Teacher, Junior/Senior High

Department: Agriculture

Reports To: Principal

SUMMARY:

To help students learn agricultural and/or mechanical subject matter and skills that will

contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the

students.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity

and interests of the students.

• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and -in harmony

with the goals-establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to

communicate these objectives to students.

• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares

progress reports.

• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional

day.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom and students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able

to perform each essential duty 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana Teaching Certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

groups of administrators, parents, students, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to

apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act

(A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are

performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where

only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to

instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school

objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and

maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written

communication.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear

and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than

the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push

or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly

responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed

material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple

demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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 noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Please complete the following and submit to Principal Kris Fortune www.flatrock.k12.in.us

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