Agriculture Teacher: East Central High School (1688)
Category: High School Teaching/Agriculture Teacher
Date Posted: 5/28/2021
Location: East Central High School
Date of Availability: 2021-2022 School Year
Date Closing: 06/07/2021 / Until Filled
East Central Independent School District
Job Announcement - May 28, 2021
Agriculture Teacher
The position of Agriculture Teacher will be available at East Central High School for the 2021-2022 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., June 7, 2021, or until the position is filled.
Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in community activities.
- Involvement in professional organizations and in opportunities provided for professional growth and development offered. (VATAT Summer Conference)
- Assist in the Managing of Total Agriculture Program – teaching, SAEP, FFA.
- Will train students for multiple Leadership Development Events (LDE).
- Will train students for multiple Career Development Events (CDE).
- Assist with the direction of the Active Booster Club.
- Serve as an FFA Advisor.
- Assist in supervising students Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAE), including attending county and major stock shows.
- Travel with students to competitions, conventions, and other leadership activities for the FFA.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Agricultural Science – capable of preparing for and teaching multiple courses.
- Ability to instruct students and manage student’s behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be screened.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate in Agricultural Education
Knowledge of Agriculture and Technology programs
Commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements or be willing to obtain, along with a satisfactory driving record
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Welding and shop knowledge
Ag Mechanic projects
Exhibit strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Experience preferred with Ag Mechanics and shop
Experience preferred with welding and metal
EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer and peripherals, standard instructional equipment; agricultural equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; overhead reaching. Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may lift and move agriculture equipment and animals. Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; exposure to biological hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; workaround moving objects or vehicles; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; workaround animals; may work alone; frequent districtwide and statewide travel. Work prolonged or irregular hours.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 2021-2022 School Year
SALARY: Based on 2021-2022 Classroom Teacher Salary scale plus stipend