Ivy Academy is accepting applications for a certified agriscience teacher with a Horticulture specialty for the 2023/2024 school year. To qualify, you must hold a TN teaching license and have been a successful Horticulture Teacher for at least 2 years. Must have greenhouse management and hydroponics experience. We appreciate your interest in Ivy!

Ivy Academy is a tuition-free, public, environmental, charter school. Salary and benefits are commensurate with nearby county schools, and we do provide potential for performance bonuses. Ivy boasts smaller class sizes and a healthy environment to work in with plenty of outdoor activity and sunshine during the school day. If you are eager to provide creative, rigorous lessons that integrate outdoors with classroom content standards, Ivy is the place for you.

Agriculture Mechanics Teacher
Code Number
T1-051223

Title
Agriculture Mechanics Teacher

Location
Lincoln County High School Fayetteville, TN

Endorsement Codes
048, 150, 448, and 950

Requirements
Knowledgeable in welding, Certification "Preferred" in one of the following: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Radiographic Interpreters. Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Robotic Arc Welding certification. (BAT) or NOCTI Welding.

Email resume to Mrs. Welch, swelch@lcdoe.org

Complete and submit Professional Personnel application to: Lincoln County Department of Education

Start Date
07/25/2023

Salary
Based on Salary Schedule

Roane County Schools has a potential Agriculture position for the 2023-2024 school year.

Reports to:

Building principal

Career Goal:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes a provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Terms of Employment:

200 days, salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Requires a valid Tennessee Teaching License

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.

Gibson County High School is looking for a 9-12 grade Animal Science, Plant Science, and Agriculture Mechanics teacher. Gibson County is has a multiple teacher agriculture program located in West Tennessee, and an extended contract is available. If you are interested in this position, please contact Jim Hughes.

Volunteer High School is looking for someone to teach 9-12 grade Plant and Animal Science. An extended contract is available. If you are interested in the position, please contact Greg Sturgill.

Bolton High School, located in West Tennessee, is looking for a 9-12 agriculture educator to teach Plant Science. If you are interested in this position please contact Brandon Poyner. 

Adamsville High School is located in West Tennessee and is looking for a 9-12 grade educator interested in teaching Plant Science and Agriculture Mechanics. An extended contract is available. If you are interested in applying, please contact Shane Stults.

The following is a general overview of responsibilities for a full time, secondary Agriculture teacher at Morgan County Career and Technical Center. A successful candidate must possess or will possess a current Tennessee teaching certification with appropriate endorsement by the start of the 23/24 school year. Candidate should be capable of teaching all areas of the Tennessee Agriculture Education Standards.

Classroom Instruction

·       Teach Agriculture Science and Technology classes

·       Prepare teaching plans, demonstration plans, and teaching materials for all classes

·       Prepare and evaluate teaching schedule, curriculum, and teaching calendars

·       Conduct field trips, both in and out of district

·       Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory

Supervised Agricultural Experience Practicum (SAEP)

·       Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience Practicum

·       Assist students with the planning and maintenance of SAEP

·       Evaluate student work schedules and productivity as they through the SAEP

·       Assist students in keeping SAEP records at the local and state level

·       Willingness to work toward Work Based Learning Certification

FFA

·       Be willing to serve as advisor for the FFA chapter

·       Assist students in coordinating FFA activities at the local, district, state and national levels

·       Prepare and train FFA and agriculture contest teams and entries.

·       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.

Other

·       Serve a 12-month contract

·       Plan and attend evening activities including but not limited to: recruitment events, consulting committee meetings and award ceremonies

·       Be willing to obtain license endorsements for transportation of students

·       Serve as liaison to the local FFA Alumni chapter

·       Contribute to the preparation and tracking of the budget for the agriculture program each year.

·       Purchase supplies and equipment for the classroom and laboratory

·       Cooperate in maintaining, planning, and improving the physical facilities

·       Complete and file required reports with appropriate agencies including the State Department of Education

·       Contribute to the grant writing process for acquisition of agriculture equipment, materials and facilities

Boliver Central is located in West Tennessee and has a multiple teacher agriculture program. We are looking for someone willing to teach 9-12 grade plant science, agriulture mechanics, and/or enviromental sciences. If you are interested in applying, please contact Aaron Gibson.