Agricultural Teacher (6th-12th)

Agricultural Teacher (6th-12th)

187 total contract days (155/32)

1. Requirements: Applicant must possess a Colorado Teaching License and CTE endorsement. 

2. Instructional Program:

The teacher will conduct an Agricultural instructional program in accordance with Board of Education requirements and state program approval. The basic curriculum for each course shall be adhered to and:

• Lesson plans are prepared according to district policy.
• Utilize effective instructional strategies and materials.
• Basic skills and abilities of students to be developed in the lab classroom.
• Curriculum taught based on individual instructor strengths.
• The program will include introductory Agriculture courses, Food Science, Animal Science, Plant Science, Vet Science, and Ag business.

The program will include the Middle School Ag Program as well, to ensure a cohesive district-wide program.

3. FFA/Leadership Development

FFA is an integral part of the instructional program. The teacher will serve as advisor for the local FFA chapter.

• Planning for and supporting students in chapter, district, state, and national activities.
• FFA Activities are based upon the areas of the Program of Activities.

FFA promotes excellence in degree recognition, SAE recognition, and competitiveness in career development events.

4. Supervise Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs for all students.

To include, but not limited to:

• Assisting students in selecting a program that best fits their interests and abilities.
• Maintain records and help students maintain needed records.
• Locate training for students in work-based learning experiences.
• Coordinate training experiences that meet the instructional needs of students.
• Make supervisory visits during the school year and summer months.
• Supervise the lab classroom for students working in supervised agricultural experience programs.

Maintain school-based SAEs.

5. Record Keeping and Reporting

The teacher will prepare and submit state and CTE documents, FFA rosters, entries, registrations, etc. required by the local, district and state office by due dates. Keep an accurate file copy of all records.

6. Public and Professional Partnerships

Assume a responsible role in public and professional partnerships by actively participating in civic, professional, agricultural, and other community organizations. Keep the public informed on student and program progress and activities. The teacher will work closely with the Agricultural support groups.

The Ag teacher will:

• Plan for and facilitate Agricultural Advisory Committee Meetings each month.
• Utilize newsletters, social media, advertising, etc. to inform the parents, staff, and community of the Agricultural Programs activities and progress.
• Hold membership in professional organizations.

Participate in CTE professional development workshops and in-services.

7. Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment

The teacher will maintain facilities and equipment through the following activities:

• Proper arrangement of the classroom, shop and lab.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• Order new equipment and supplies, as needed and budgeted.
• Establish and monitor school procedures for keeping the classroom, shop, lab, and grounds neat and attractive at all times.

Ensure that shop and lab safety is taught and observed at all times. Safety items are available for student use and safety features have been installed and in working order on equipment.

7. Off Campus Supervision of Students

The teacher will supervise students at off-campus activities such as conventions, contests, workshops, fieldtrips, etc., associated with the agriculture program and the FFA.

8. Extended Contract Guidelines

The teacher will work 32 additional duty days 16 days before beginning of contract and 16 days after contract end.
 

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Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Genoa-Hugo School District C-113 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.