Agriculture Teacher

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VOCATIONAL TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 240 day contract

2. Job Type: Licensed Teacher.

3. Reports to: Campus Principal or Designee.

4. Salary based on district Licensed Salary Schedule.

5. FLSA Status: Exempt.

6. 12 days sick leave per year of employment.

7. 10 days vacation per year of employment.

8. 3 days personal leave per year of employment.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current or pending Arkansas Department of Education teaching license for the

grade level and/or subject area assigned. Hold any certifications or

endorsements required to teach the assigned vocational subject matter.

2. CASE Certification or willingness to get CASE certification is REQUIRED.

3. Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility as well as law and local policy.

4. Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email with

attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position

responsibilities, accurately complete and submit forms or reports as required, etc.

5. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures.

6. Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without

constant or direct supervision. Must be able to multi-task.

7. Must be of good moral character; strictly adhere to the Code of Ethics for

Arkansas Educators.

8. Must have good communication and organizational skills.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

1. Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the

school district in a positive manner at all times.

2. Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all

students.

3. Teach agriculture classes as assigned based on the needs of the students and

the Ag Department.

4. Prepare and evaluate teaching schedule, curriculum, and teaching calendars.

5. Conduct field trips, both in and out of district.

6. Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all

classes.

7. Maintain data in the student grading system as required by the building

procedures.

8. Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE)

9. Visit students' SAE projects.

10. Assist students in keeping SAE records.

11. Assist students in exhibiting livestock projects at fairs and shows

REQUIRED TECHNICAL TRAINING/SKILLS:

FFA

1. Serve as the lead an advisor for the FFA chapter.

2. Attend with FFA activities at the local, area, district, and state levels in

coordination with students.

3. Prepare and train FFA contest teams and entries.

4. Assist students in preparing applications for proficiency awards, state and

and American Degrees, etc.

5. Assist students in conducting a public relations program for the local FFA

chapter and agriculture department.

OTHER

• Coordinate maintain inventories and keep a record of the agriculture

equipment and supplies.

• Work with the department teacher(s) to purchase supplies and equipment

for the Ag department following district procurement procedures.

• Inventory the supplies and equipment of the agriculture program annually.
• Cooperate in maintaining, planning, and improving the physical facilities of the

agriculture department.

• Handle and process fundraising proceeds according to district policy and procedure.
• Assume responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.
• Attend regularly scheduled department, campus, and district meetings.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the principal or designee.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to meet the requirements of the job based on grade level, nature of the teaching assignment along with any associated supervisory duties that may be assigned (i.e. cafeteria duty, playground duty, bus duty, etc.) Must be able to see up close and at a distance. Must have the dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. There are frequent trips, possibly overnight; prolonged and irregular work hours including late nights and Saturday's; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather. Must be able to stand, sit, be mobile, stoop, lift, and/or carry short distances items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences. Requires the ability to prepare lessons, reports, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and requirements have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by a vocational classroom teacher employed by the Sheridan School District. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications required of the person hired for the position.