Middle School Agriculture Classroom Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, provides instruction in selected areas of Agriculture Science to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry. 

Essential Professional Responsibilities

• 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
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school & county leadership
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Develops and administers the middle school content curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and translates them into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia certificate in Agriculture (6-12). 

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is preferred.

Important Note: Candidates selected for an interview by the hiring principal will need to provide the following:

• Current and most recent supervisor's name and contact information
• Two letters of recommendation OR two Applicant Recommendation Forms
• Complete history of teaching experience

*Charlton County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, religion, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, hiring, or promotional practices.