What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor position at Wayne County Public Schools?
Agriculture Education Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
Job Description TITLE : Teacher QUALIFICATIONS : Two years of relevant work experience within the past five years with are related Bachelor’s degree. Candidate is required to complete the Supervising Student Experiences (3 semester hours) course. REPORTS TO : Principal JOB GOAL : To help students learn skills and knowledge that will contribute to their educational and social development in the agriculture industry. ESSENTIAL TEACHING FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school, district and state guidelines.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Guide 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.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Counsel with colleagues, students, and / or parents on a regular basis.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and / or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for students and evaluate their job performance. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
- Attend school staff meetings, serves on staff committees and carries out non-instructional duties as required or assigned.
- Attend FFA events and assist students with competitive events.
- Work with School Administration, Guidance, and Career Development Coordinator to recruit students into the Agriculture Education Program.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.
- Cooperate with other CTE faculty in promoting activities of a FFA chapter and serve as an advisor for FFA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Twelve-month employment STARTING SALARY AND / OR GRADE : Salary based on state salary scale EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of teachers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
