Idaho
Buhl High School - Agriculture Instructor
For those unfamiliar with this part of Southern Idaho, Buhl is on the West End of the Magic Valley and is part of Twin Falls County. The school is in the 3A classification with a high school student population between 350-400 students. Buhl is part of the South Magic Valley FFA District which is home to some of the finest individuals and Ag teachers that I have had the privilege of knowing! School starts Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the Friday before Memorial Day. The class schedule for next year would consist of: Intro to Ag (yr), Intro to Mechanics (Sem), Intro to Welding (Sem), Advanced Ag Welding (yr), Ag. Fabrication (yr), Botany (sem), Horticulture (sem), Aquaculture(2 sem) and an Animal Science class (forgive me for not adding the course numbers!!). The position comes with an extended contract and FFA stipend; you will have to contact our district office for questions about salary schedule. There is great support for the program from the administration and the community.
Follow the link for details about job posting: http://idaho.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=336884&ssp=0
Council High School - Agriculture Instructor
Contact superintendent.
Bliss High School - Agriculture Instructor
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Minico High School - Science/Agriscience Position
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Mackay High School - Agriculture Instructor
Mackay School Dist. #182, Mackay, Idaho is looking for a Vocational Agriculture Instructor/ FFA Advisor.
Areas of instruction could include teaching welding, aquaculture, hydroponics, fabrication, & leadership.
Instructor should be science endorsed. Other endorsements are welcome.
School size is about 60 High School students, with 51 students enrolled in agriculture classes.
FFA has its' own travel bus, and use of a FFA pickup. A nine member advisory board is in place with excellent support. Shop size is 60'X80', class room size is 20'X30' with 12 computers. There is a 42 ton iron-worker, plasma cam, stick and wire feed welders, 30'X40' hydroponic greenhouse, 30'X100' film greenhouse, and a 20'X20' aquaculture lab.
An extended contract is available. Other duties would include attending Summer Conference, the Custer County Fair, supervising a livestock-chain program, and helping at the school. Our school district has recently received a 5 Star Rating.
For more information contact VerNon Roche at 208-339-1262.
Culdesac High School - Agriculture Instructor
Part-time Agriculture instructor starting in August 2013.
The position could be full time if the candidate has other endorsements that the school can use.
The job announcement is posted on http://Idaho.schoolspring.com and on the school district website www.culsch.org.
Rockland High School - Agriculture Instructor
Rockland School District is currently accepting applications for a new ag teacher now through March 1st. Interested parties can learn more about the school district at: http://www.rbulldogs.org/. Potential applicants should contact district superintendent, Jim Woodworth at jimw@rbulldogs.org for an application or more information.
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Arizona
Current Arizona Positions can be found at http://cals.arizona.edu/desert_roses/az_jobs.htm.
Colorado
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Montana
Interested individuals should contact Brad King, the Montana Agricultural Education Specialist. He is willing to email updates of teaching positions available in Montana if you send him your contact information (e-mail address and phone number) His office number is 406-444-4451 and his email is
bking2@mt.gov.
Washington
Yelm High School - AGRICULTURE/CTE TEACHER
Working with industry-related advisory committee, work as part of a team that develops and teaches a sequence of courses in a CTE Greenhouse, Landscape Construction/Design and Agricultural Science designed to help students develop academic, work readiness, and technical skills needed to enter the workplace or into articulated post-secondary education in the content area.
To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation of secondary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to supervise students within the classroom, on campus, and during school functions; to provide a safe environment for learning; to establish good relationships with other staff members.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Valid Washington State Certification with 4-12 Agriculture / CTE Agriculture certification. High School Greenhouse and Landscape Construction/Design experience preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Successful experience in a similar setting preferred Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs in both CTE Greenhouse, Landscape Construction/Design and Agricultural Science Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of student to whom assigned Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents Evidence of skill in oral and written communication Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Ability to maintain high ethical standards Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance and responsibilities Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergencies in a calm and effective manner Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic secondary instruction (grades 7-12) Ability to recognize students’ current abilities Demonstrate willingness to teach to student abilities
Ability to develop instructional goals to account for individual student needs Demonstrate knowledge of state and national standards Ability to create student self-awareness for meeting state standards Ability to work effectively with peers in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Knowledge of Marzano Instructional Framework
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the CTE Teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:
1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated
2. Promote integration of academic skills and specific CTE curriculum for relevant career and college readiness
3. Work collaboratively and collegially with a team of teachers to develop an integrated curriculum aligned with grade level expectations
4. Integrate 21st Century skills into curriculum and promote student participation in leadership organizations
5. Participate as FFA advisor and in Agriculture advisory committee meetings
6. Maintain CTE equipment and materials for instruction and FFA
7. Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
8. Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for individual interests and learning styles of students
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and be able to communicate these objectives for all lessons using district-approved curriculum
10. Use instructional methods and materials consistent with models of the building instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
11. Effectively utilize district technology appropriate to the position and assume responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor
12. Use effective classroom management techniques by establishing, sharing, and maintaining standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere consistent with building and District policy
13. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports and report cards
14. Maintain regular attendance report as indicated by the district
15. Strive to update and maintain professional competence
16. Attend staff department and meetings per the collective bargaining agreement, District and state policies
17. Comply with District rules and regulations
18. Conduct all work in a safe manner as specified by WISHA regulations and District rules
19. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
State Mandated Requirements:
Washington State Teaching Certification as listed above
Criminal history clearance
Fingerprinting (fee paid by the employee)
CPR/First Aid Training
HIV AIDS and Sexual Harassment Training
Immunization Proof
Applicants to be interviewed are selected by a screening committee and interviews are arranged by Human Resources after the closing date.
The applicant is responsible for notifying the Human Resources at that time if special accommodations are needed.
Yelm Community Schools complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, age, familial or marital status, and veteran status. This holds true for all district employment programs, activities and opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 compliance coordinator, Marc Brouillet, Assistant Superintendent/ Human Resources and K-12 Education, and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator Devon McColley, Assistant Director of Special Services, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597. Phone: (360) 458-1900.
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