• Position Type:
    High School Teaching/Career & Technology
  
  
• Date Posted:
    4/23/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Navarro High School
  
  
• Date Available:
    07/31/2025
  
  

  Primary Purpose:
Implement and manage the agricultural mechanics program for assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:                                                                            
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned: Career & Technology Education
Acceptable background check and fingerprinting results
Valid Texas Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of agricultural mechanics and STEM
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
At least one year student teaching or approved internship
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
Instructional Strategies

1. Supervise students with Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP) mechanical projects, including assisting students in selecting and managing projects.
2. Serve as advisor to local Skills USA chapter, including planning and conducting competitive activities for students at local, regional and state level.
3. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evident of preparation as required.
4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
5. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
6. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
7. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
8. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
9. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
10. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
11. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

 
Student Growth and Development

12. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
13. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal test
14. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
15. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

 
Classroom Management and Organization

16. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
17. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
18. Accompany and supervise students at all off-campus activities including contests, workshops, and field trips associated with the Skills USA program.
19. Oversee process of maintaining facilities and equipment.
20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
21. Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

 
Communication

22. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
23. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
24. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
25. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with corporate partners in agricultural mechanics program.

 
 Professional Growth and Development

26. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
27. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
28. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
29. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s).
 
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and regional travel, occasional statewide travel, prolonged and irregular hours. Regular lifting and carrying moderate weight, frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Work outside and inside, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to extreme temperatures and biological and chemical hazards. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.