• Position Type:
    Secondary 7-12/Secondary Agriculture Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
    1/31/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Cabot High School
  
  
• Start Date:
    Summer 2025
  
  

  
To provide leadership and coordination for all students enrolled in agricultural education courses in 9th thru 12th grade high school programs and to prepare students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. The applicant must be knowledgeable and exhibit strong skills in all aspects of agricultural education programs and courses offered. This includes but is not limited to survey courses, metals courses, plant science courses, animal science courses, and agriculture mechanics. The applicant will be expected to incorporate current technology into all aspects of the classroom and shop learning environments. 


Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
 

• Focus on excellence in classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural education experience and FFA student organization activities 
• Maintain and monitor the Agricultural Sciences on campus, in the greenhouse, including all supplies related to it
• Provide students the opportunity to explore hundreds of career options available in agriculture and to assist them in planning for a future career
• Train students the technical skills needed to be successful in an agricultural career; to connect students to the real world of work through rigorous and relevant hands-on learning experiences and supervised agricultural experience programs
• Offer students leadership and personal development training needed to succeed in a career, including but not limited to: teamwork, problem-solving, analysis and communications
• Enable students to compete in the global economy by increasing international understanding 
• Empower students through community development projects that involve students, parents, business leaders, civic organizations, school leaders and other stakeholders
• Teach local day agriculture classes
• Prepare and evaluate teaching schedule, curriculum, and calendars
• Plan and conduct meaningful field trips, both in and out of district, to enhance the program
• Secure materials for resale to students for projects (e.g. welding metal, wood, etc.)
• Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes
• Visit students’ SAE projects once per semester and at least once during the summer, or a minimum of 180 visits per year
• Assist students in keeping SAE records on AET
• Assist students in exhibiting livestock, crops and agricultural mechanics projects at fairs and shows
• Serve as a chapter FFA co-advisor
• Assist students in coordinating FFA activities in the following areas: local, sub-area, district, state and national levels
• Prepare, train and enter CDE and LDE teams
• Assist students in preparing applications for proficiency awards, State and American Degrees, etc.
• Assist students in conducting a public relations program for the local FFA chapter and agriculture department
• Adhere to all policies of the District and the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as needed
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

 

Certification/License:  
 

• Must have 7-12 Agriculture endorsement on teaching certificate
• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract Days: 245
 
Salary: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule