Agriculture Teacher

STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE; Moneta (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE in Moneta, Virginia seeks an Agriculture Teacher to deliver instruction and develop students’ agricultural skills under the 200-day calendar. The role is part of the Bedford County Public Schools system and requires a Virginia teaching license and successful student teaching or teaching experience.

The candidate plans lessons, assesses progress, maintains records, and participates in staff activities.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience or student teaching required.
• Must possess a valid Virginia teaching license for the area of teaching responsibility.
• Must provide satisfactory references and have completed testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plan a program of study that meets students’ needs and abilities.
• Create a conducive learning environment and maintain decorum.
• Maintain accurate records and provide progress reports as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and school activities.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum development

Assessment & reporting

Student engagement

Education

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Agriculture Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934528

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Terms of Employment : 200 day

Pay Grade : Teacher Scale

Job Summary:

To provide appropriate instruction in subject areas and skill development that will contribute to the students’ development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

Essential Duties

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom decorum.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons.
• Provides the students with a variety of instructional techniques.
• Strives to implement the school system’s philosophy and goals.
• Assesses the accomplishment of the students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by administrative regulations and policy.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Education and Education Qualifications

A valid Virginia teaching license in the area of teaching responsibility and successful student teaching or teaching experience is required. Must be able to provide satisfactory references of teaching performance and have completed appropriate testing requirements. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Agriculture

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]