2025 - 2026 Coordinator - Agri-STEM

Job Title: Coordinator, Agri-STEM Center Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director, Career & Technical Education

Dept./School: Career and Technical Education Length of Contract: 12 months

Revised: 4/1/2021

Primary Purpose

Provide leadership in the design and development, implementation and management of the Agri-STEM center. Serve as the administrator for the center which includes all duties of a principal. Serve as a liaison between the high school campuses and the center. Collaborate with other district level staff in selecting agricultural science curriculum and course offerings. Participate in the hiring process for all district Agricultural Science teachers. Coach all district Agricultural Science teachers. Assist with recruitment of students and development of programs. Oversee all facilities at the center.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree

Special Knowledge/Skills

Thorough understanding of secondary school operations

Thorough understanding of Agriculture programs

Ability to plan and manage a budget

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop relationships with higher education, state agencies, agriculture industry,

community groups, non-profit organizations, and stock show professionals

Ability to supervise employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with

executive management, campus principals, campus counselors, and outside organizations

Experience

Three years recent experience as a classroom teacher in agriculture

Demonstrated history of success in a variety of career development events and leadership development events

Administrative/leadership experience considered

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Management

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs and help teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process
• Work directly with teachers to ensure effective instructional strategies are implemented
• Identify opportunities for increased participation in Leadership Development events and Career Development events.
• Participate in development and evaluation of agriculture programs
  
  

School/Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
• Promote opportunities for all students to participate in Leadership Development events and
• Be sensitive and fair with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
  
  

Personnel Management

• Conduct employee performance appraisals and conferences.
• Oversee the interviewing, selection and orientation of new staff in conjunction with the CTE Executive Director
• Conduct professional growth and development of teachers
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
  
  

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervise all operations of the center including facilities
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
• Supervise and monitor student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
• Work with CTE Executive Director and faculty to compile annual budget based on documented program needs
• Oversee the requisition of supplies, textbooks, and equipment
• Oversee inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
• Develop safety and security campus plan and conduct safety and security practice activities
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, and other support services
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
  
  

Student Management

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
• Communicate effectively with students and staff and student discipline is appropriate and equitable
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
• Ensure school rules are uniformly observed
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
• Supports, coordinates, and advises student activities including stock shows, center events, FFA program activities
  
  

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the center’s mission to the community and solicit support in realizing mission
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
  
  

General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
• Share in the development and implementation of district plans
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a role model for students
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise teachers, custodians, farm manager, clerical personnel and others as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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