High School CTAE Agriculture Teacher

Position Summary

Provides instruction in selected areas of Agriculture to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities

Essential Duties

Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences

Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements

Provides leadership opportunities for students by serving as an advisor for a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment

Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program

Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area

Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school & county leadership

Accounts for student attendance and punctuality

Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures

Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities

Additional Responsibilities

Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed

Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent

Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., GAVATA, ACTE,

GACTE, CTAERN

Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications

Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction

Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree

Certification/Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for valid Agriculture certification from GaPSC;

Areas of Specialization: Agriculture Education

Position Title: Teacher, CTAE-Agriculture Organization: Academics, CTAE

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Minimum Qualifications (cont.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proven communication and instructional strategies

Classroom management skills

Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions:

Classroom/lab/construction environment (indoor or outdoor) Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance

Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds

May require stooping or crouching

Important Notes

This document provides descriptive information about the above Burke County Schools position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Burke County Schools reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Created/Revised: 3/17