Denver City ISD - JH/HS Agriculture Science Teacher

Job Details

Region: 17
School District/Employer: Denver City ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: Teacher,
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
  • Middle School
Careers
  • Agriscience/Agribusiness
Job Title: JH/HS Agriculture Science Teacher
School: Gravitt Junior High/High School
Campus Description: JH/HS
Date Posted: 4/19/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Junior High and High School Agricultural Science Teacher for the 2024 - 2025 School Year
Position Purpose
Seeking Agriculture Science teacher in a three – teacher department to help direct and manage the agricultural science program for assigned campuses.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of agricultural science and technology
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to supervise agricultural field experiences
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties
• Plan and teach classes in Principals of Agriculture, Small Animal Management and possible courses that align with the teacher’s areas of expertise
• Oversee Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP)
• Develop and help train LDE and CDE teams
• Serve as advisor to local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students and colleagues
• Help maintain Ag farm with crop production

Benefits
• Up to 5% match on annuity
• District currently pays up to $645.00 per month of employee health insurance
• 12-month contract with a stipend
• Ag truck furnished for school use
• Brand new Ag farm facility
• Wonderful district to work

Qualifications: Qualifications
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with require endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
• Demonstrated competency in agricultural science
Salary Range:
Benefits: Up to 5% match on annuity
District currently pays up to $645.00 per month of employee only health insurance
How To Apply: MUST complete the online application assigned to this position
https://www.applitrack.com/DenverCityISD/onlineapp/

Contact Person:

Name: Michelle Mull
Email: michelle.mull@dcisd.org
Address: 501 Mustang Avenue
City: Denver City
State: TX
Zip: 79323-2752
Phone: (806) 592-5907
Fax: (806) 592-5909