Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | Gordon ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus |
| Position: | Teacher |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Agriculture Science Teacher |
| School: | Gordon ISD |
| Campus Description: | Gordon ISD is a small school 40 miles west of Fort Worth. Gordon ISD has a total enrollment of 240 students. Email resumes and a completed application to the superintendent, Jennifer Salinas at jsalinas@gordonhorns.net. Applications can be found on the Gordon ISD website. |
| Date Posted: | 4/26/2023 |
| Deadline: | 2023-06-01 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Gordon ISD is seeking an energetic individual to oversee the agriculture and FFA program of Gordon ISD. This position would be a blend of both Agricultural Sciences and Ag Mechanics. We are looking for an individual who can build a program that emphasizes leadership. |
| Qualifications: | • Must possess a valid Texas teaching certificate with necessary endorsements. • Must have exceptional organization, communication and interpersonal skills • General knowledge of agriculture science and technology curriculums and instruction • Possess the ability to maintain classroom management in and out of the classroom • Has or will be able to receive certification in CPR and basic first aid • Able to safely travel with students and stock trailers and has or will be willing to work towards a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with bus passenger endorsement • Experience in LDEs and livestock shows and willing to travel long distances for stock shows • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to work with students or in preparation in ag production, plant science and livestock. • Must possess a knowledge of record book system and help students apply for awards, certifications and scholarships. • Ability to oversee shop equipment use and OSHA safety guidelines included in wood and metal manufacturing with tools such as: welders, torches, saws, hand tools, and plasma cutting table. • Must have a passion to develop students in a broad array of skills and trades to promote their future study or exposure to fields of work. • Is well-versed and able to work with a multitude of curriculum resources such as iCEV, online resources, and extensions to appropriately maintain solid skills for the subject being taught. • Must be able to multi-task and manage many different aspects related to the position and district. • Flexible to work in non-ag related classrooms on occasion as the master schedule may warrant • This position will have connections with our county extension office. • Prior teaching experience preferred but will consider the candidate based upon individual qualities |
| Salary Range: | 12 month contract per Gordon ISD Salary Schedule |
| Benefits: | $225 towards health insurance $10,000 life insurance Pickup and trailer for school use Travel Allowance 4 day school week Medical Transport Solutions coverage for employee & family $1000 retention stipend |
| How To Apply: | Complete a Gordon ISD application located on the Gordon ISD website. Email your resume and a completed application to jsalinas@gordonhorns.net |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Jennifer Salinas |
| Email: | jsalinas@gordonhorns.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 47 |
| City: | Gordon |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76453 |
| Phone: | (254) 693-5342 |
| Fax: | (254) 693-5503 |