Ag Science & Welding Teacher — Ignite Student Innovation

Aisd; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington ISD invites applications for a 2026-27 Ag Science - Ag Mechanics Welding Teacher in a secondary setting. The role involves teaching Ag Mechanics and related agricultural science to grades 6-12, with responsibilities including lesson planning, student assessment, and collaboration with peers.

The educator will follow TEA guidelines, participate in staff activities, and may serve as FFA Advisor, coordinating Leadership and Career Development events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification or local teaching permit
• Ag Mechanics assignment allowed with appropriate certificate
• Certifications for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Grades 6-12 or Agricultural Science and Technology, Grades 6-12 or any vocational agriculture certificate
• Secondary Industrial Arts or Secondary Industrial Technology or Technology Education: Grades 6-12 or related Vocational Trades/Industry
• Arlington ISD local teaching permit with work approval per AISD guidelines
• Grades 6-12 or Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons and adapt the curriculum for individual student differences
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate objectives to students
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved
• Provide opportunities for students to participate actively and successfully
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student progress during instruction
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Knowledge of subjects' assigned, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction and good knowledge of child growth and development
• Provide extended hour opportunities for students to obtain the minimum required hours and skills to sit for industry certification exams

Skills

Ag Mechanics experience

Industry experience

Documentation of work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification or local teaching permit

An assignment for Ag Mechanics is allowed with one of the following certificates.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12

Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12

Any vocational agriculture certificate

Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12

Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12

Technology Education: Grades 6-12

Trade and Industrial Education

Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval as identified on the certificate

Arlington ISD local teaching permit

Grades 6-12 with appropriate work approval as identified on the certificate

Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval as identified on the certificate

Job description

Arlington ISD invites applications for a 2026-27 Ag Science - Ag Mechanics Welding Teacher in a secondary setting. The role involves teaching Ag Mechanics and related agricultural science to grades 6-12, with responsibilities including lesson planning, student assessment, and collaboration with peers.

The educator will follow TEA guidelines, participate in staff activities, and may serve as FFA Advisor, coordinating Leadership and Career Development events.