High School Agriculture Teacher

The Agriculture Teacher will provide instruction to both middle school and high school students in agricultural science and related pathways. The role involves developing, delivering and engaging standards-based curriculum, integrating FFA and supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), and promoting student leadership and career readiness in agricultural fields. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional Duties: Teach agriculture courses aligned to state standards (e.g., Principles of Agriculture, ALS Foods, Animal Science, ALS Animals, Plant and Soil Science, etc.) Design age-appropriate lessons for middle school exploratory or intro classes and high school CTE-level content Incorporate hands‑on learning, project‑based assessments, and technology into instruction Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning Administer frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress. Analyze data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning FFA and SAE Leadership: Serve as assistant FFA Chapter Advisor for middle and high school students Facilitate participation in FFA events, CDEs, and leadership conferences Assist with SAE programs, maintain records, and conduct student evaluations Program Development and Maintenance: Develop partnerships with local ag businesses and community stakeholders Maintain lab, greenhouse, or school farm as applicable Manage inventory, tools, and safety protocols Professional Responsibilities: Attend professional development and maintain CTE and state teaching licensure Collaborate with colleagues and administration to align curriculum and improve instructional programs as well as the overall operation of the school Communicate with parents and stakeholders about student progress and events Uphold school policies and student behavior expectations Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education or related field Valid state teaching license with CTE or Agriculture endorsement Experience with FFA and SAE programs preferred Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to engage students at both the middle and high school levels Being Dual Credit qualified or the ability to be qualified is preferred (TWHS is partnered with Ivy Tech to offer Dual Credit to our agricultural students) #J-18808-Ljbffr North West Hendricks Schools