Position: Agriculture Science/Career Exploration Teacher (Grades 7-8)
Reports to: Principal and Assistants
Employment Status: Regular/Full time
Status: Certified
Contract Days: 185
 

Description:

The instructor will deliver engaging, standards-based instruction for an Agriculture Science course for 8th-grade students and a Career Exploration course for 7th-grade students. Responsibilities include planning and implementing lessons for both courses aligned with the CTE Agriculture Science Program and Career Exploration standards; fostering skill development in human relations and 21st-century competencies; and creating a positive, student-centered learning environment. The instructor will integrate technology into both classroom and lab settings, communicate effectively with families, and collaborate with school administration and industry partners to enhance student learning and career awareness.
As a teacher in Garfield Heights City Schools, you should have a passion for teaching students in an urban community. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of teaching best practices, a commitment to innovation, and interpersonal skills. 
 

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify them accordingly during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Provide supervision for virtual or out-of-school field trips and on-site AG Science facilities
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Support the school, enforce the school rules and policies
• Participate on building level teams and/or teacher-based teams and/or district-level "teams."
• Organize various subject-specific programs within the assigned building, e.g.,  AG and College and Career Exploration programs/events
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Serve on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
• Supervise student teachers
• Discipline students when necessary, following the district PBIS model
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant, or designee

About You:

• Appropriate state of Ohio teaching certifications/license to teach grades (7-12) and a Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Upon being hired, the teacher must complete 5 hours of CTE Middle School Validation Training in the Ohio Learning Management System (LMS)
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (gym, cafeteria, etc.)
• Training in varied instructional designs
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Knowledge in child development and an understanding of age-appropriate tasks
• Educational pedagogy
• Student/teacher professional relationship
• Technology skills, e.g., electronic grades- Infinite Campus
• Basic first aid
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 

Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.

To Apply: On-line