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Belgrade Public Schools Belgrade Public Schools - AG Teacher FY2425_18 in Belgrade, Montana
Position: AG Teacher FY2425_ Location: High School Reports: Building Principal FTE: .5 FTE Start Date: August 16, 2024 Working your family schedule and contributing to our local education community, Competitive benefits package and state retirement plan available. State retirement package becomes fully vested after five years, matching funds! Pride in your community’s education Punctual and consistent attendance is an essential part of the job. Purpose A teacher in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster is responsible for the education of agriculture, food science, and natural resources for students. Essential Job Duties Improve the quality of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students; Use strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources education; Contribute to the educational objectives of the public school system by providing information to agriculture, food, and natural resources students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment; Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment; Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction; Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy; and Inform students about agriculture and agricultural literacy. Duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Instruction Effectively plans for instruction. Effectively motivates students. Effectively determines student’s needs. Has excellent knowledge of the subject matter. FFA Has a sound knowledge of FFA, actively advises the FFA chapter. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Required Qualifications Current Montana Educator License. Bachelors in Science Education from an accredited University or College. Current Montana Endorsement in 5-12 Education. Successful teaching experience in high school. Equipment Uses standard classroom equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards Performs routine classroom related work. Regularly works inside. Frequently required to work at fast pace. Possess a comfort with ambiguity. Exposed to minimal temperature variations. Generally, hazard free environment. Carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Significant fine finger dexterity. Requires considerable concentration and creativity. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments. May be required to lift or carry up to 10-30 pounds routinely with or without an accommodation. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity. Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications. Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another. Occasional travel/mobility between schools, or between schools and the Administration office, may be required. Effective hearing and speech abilities. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load, but must be able to maintain work/life balance amidst intense work demands. Demonstrates regular attendance performing duties as described. Reports to work fit for duty with characteristics inherent to the position. The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.