Agriculture/Small Animal Care (CTAE) Teacher
Category:
Teaching
Job Function:
Teaching
Department:
Creekside High
Summary
Provides instruction in selected areas of Agriculture Science to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities
Essential Duties
- Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
- Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
- Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. FFA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
- Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
- Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
- Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
- Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership
- Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
- Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
- Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed
- Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
- Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
- Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution accepted by GaPSC
Certification/Licensure
Secondary School Position: Must hold GaPSC certification in FLD [788] OR attain a passing score on the GACE Agricultural Education assessment, AND meet the requirements for induction which can be found at GaPSC 505-2-.04; INDUCTION CERTIFICATE
Elementary School Position: Must hold GaPSC certification in FLD[788] OR attain a passing score on the GACE Agricultural Education assessment, AND meet the requirements for induction
Induction requirements can be found at GaPSC 505-2-.04; Induction Certificicate AND enroll at UGA or ABAC and take 3 elementary education courses to receive PreK-5 endorsement
Option 2-Currently hold a K-5 elementary education certificate and attain passing score on GACE Agricultural Education assessment
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of occupational work experience in the field is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions
- Classroom/lab/agriculture environment (indoor or outdoor)
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
Posting ID:
31571
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta