Teacher, CTE HS Agriculture/Horticulture (26-27 SY)

Job Overview Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS. Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of Agriculture Education focusing on plant nutrition, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, career opportunities and, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement. Essential Duties Demonstrates and instructs on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards. Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the horticulture greenhouse. Builds positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs. Creates and plans effective curriculum based projects and activities correlated with a specific horticulture concept in mind. Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and/or national competition. Attend District PLC meetings as scheduled. Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work study arrangements. Monitors and records student progress providing formative feedback and evaluations. Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one‑on‑one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations. Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences. Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base. Participates in field trips to post‑secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands‑on workshops. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program. Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Licensure Residency License(s) Bachelor's Degree 24 credit hours in the Content area Passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam Completion of NCSBE Pre‑service Requirements Enrollment in EPP (Educational Preparation Program) CTE Restricted License(s): Bachelor’s Degree 40‑Hour Induction beginning Year One Examples of Related Degrees: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Studies, Agronomy (Crops/Soils), Animal Science, Equine Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resources Management, Poultry Science, Range Management Courses Eligible to Teach Horticulture I & II Horticulture II Turf Grass Management Horticulture II Landscaping Sustainable AG Production I Sustainable AG Production II (pilot 2018‑2019) Natural Resources I Natural Resources II Small Animal Science #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired