What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agriculture Teacher position at Pulaski County Schools?
Position Type :
Teaching / Professional / High School Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 18 / 2025
Location :
Pulaski County High School
PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Pulaski County Public Schools
Agriculture Teacher - Pulaski County High School 2025-2026
February 25, 2025
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural education or a related field and a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in agricultural education. Practical experience in agriculture is valued, but not necessary, and participation in ongoing professional development is required. This role plays a key part in fostering an appreciation for agriculture's role in Virginia's economy and environment.
- An Agriculture Teacher in Virginia educates students about agricultural sciences and practices, preparing them for careers or further studies in the field. This role involves developing and delivering a curriculum, centered around state-approved competencies, covering plant and animal science, agricultural mechanics, horticulture, soil management, and agribusiness. The teacher creates engaging lesson plans, conducts hands-on activities in classrooms, labs, or outdoor settings like greenhouses or farms, and assesses student progress through assignments, projects, and exams. They supervise extracurricular programs, such as the Future Farmers of America (FFA), guiding students in leadership development and practical agricultural experiences.
- Beyond instruction, the teacher maintains a safe and productive learning environment, adhering to state educational standards and safety regulations. They collaborate with school staff, industry professionals, and community members to enhance the program and stay current on agricultural trends and technologies. Strong communication, organizational, and teaching skills and a passion for agriculture and student success are essential.
Pay Scales can be found at : (2025-2026 TBD)
Application Deadline : Until Filled
Current qualified employees of Pulaski County Public Schools may submit a letter of interest to :
Human Resource Specialist
Kim Clisby : Kim Clisby
Telephone : 540-994-2535; Fax : 540-994-2549
All other interested and qualified applicants must submit an application for employment and supporting documents.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Board Policy GB : Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-discrimination : Director of Personnel and Human Resources Richard Thomas rthomas@pcva.us .
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit or call 1-800-421-3481
You may also contact Human Resources at : Human Resources Support Email
Reports to : Principal
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status : Exempt
Months / Days / Hours : 10 months, 200 days, 7.5 hours per day
Salary Level : Licensed
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
