POSITION TITLE:         Middle School Agriculture Teacher 

FLSA:                             Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:        Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:              Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  200 days with benefits provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Develops and administers secondary agriculture curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
2. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
4. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
5. Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures.
6. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
7. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
8. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
9. Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
10. Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members, especially within grade levels and with other career and technical education teachers, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
11. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
12. Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
13. Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education.  (e.g. instructional technology)