What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Agriculture Science position at Tomball Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide leadership, administrative authority and coordination to provide an aligned and articulated Agriculture Sciences program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from accredited university preferred, Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation associated with Agricultural Sciences Programs of Study
- Experience with school district livestock show organization and oversite
- Proficient in or willing to be trained in specialized FFA and livestock show software programs such as ShoWorks and AET
- Ability to evaluate instructional programs in order to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement.
- Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
- Ability to interpret data
- Strong professional, administrative, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
A minimum of five years teaching experience in Agriculture Sciences
CDL preferred or willing to obtain
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management
- Lead and manage all logistics relating to the TISD Project Show including purchasing, budgeting, planning, coordination of personnel, and collaboration with supporting departments and teams.
- Collaborate with Agriculture Science teachers and district administration to revise and maintain the TISD Project Show Exhibitor Handbook and TISD Project Show Plan.
- Assist CTE Director to continually improve the quality of the Agriculture Sciences program through instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students and campus programs.
- Promote and support FFA Chapters for all Agriculture Sciences departments.
- Maintain district FFA Project Show budget.
- Plan and conduct an organized program of instruction and/or community involvement with adults such as booster clubs.
- Coordinate large scale ordering of departmental instructional aids and materials for Agriculture Sciences
- Maintain on-going, timely, and consistent communication and follow-up with teachers and district staff.
- Consult and collaborate with district CTE personnel and Agriculture Science teachers on facilities and construction.
- Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in the areas of Agriculture Sciences.
- Oversee Agriculture Sciences facilities and equipment.
- Monitor entries pertaining to the TISD Project Show and maintain an accurate file copy of all records and reports.
- Assume a responsible role in public and professional relations by actively participating in civic, professional, agricultural and other community organizations.
- Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum for relevant courses with an emphasis on project and work-based learning.
- Assist in the selection of Agriculture Sciences instructional resources.
- Attend Agriculture Teacher conferences and facilitate professional learning communities with teaching staff.
- Provide oversite and support for the high school barbeque.
- Evaluate the Agriculture Sciences program district-wide on an organized and annual basis.
- Be able to support campuses by serving as a chaperone for in state and/or out of state events.
- Evaluate the Agriculture Sciences program district-wide on an organized and annual basis.
- Communicate with teachers and administrators to maintain professional and personal ethics in dealing with students, parents, community leaders, etc. associated with Agriculture Sciences
- Maintain the Compliance Committee Handbook and facilitate the Compliance Committee process as needed.
- Coordinate the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment and ensure compliance with lab safety protocols.
- Collect, compile and analyze data to be used in program evaluation, CCMR tracking, filing state and federal reports and compliance monitoring
- Remain current on Agriculture Science and CTE regulations, trends and practices
- Collaborate with CTE Administration, district staff, principals and teachers to support CTE initiatives and programming throughout the district.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
Physically able to accomplish work associated with working with animals and equipment.
Stamina required for long hours working and supporting project shows.
