Agriculture Technology Teacher 7-12

Lyons CSD; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyons CSD is seeking an Agriculture Education/CTE Teacher to deliver a broad curriculum in agricultural sciences, technology, and leadership. You will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to support diverse learners.

The role requires adapting instruction to individual needs, integrating technology, and maintaining thorough records in line with district expectations.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS provisional or permanent certificate in Agriculture Education/CTE.
• Demonstrates ability, energy, and maturity to meet school demands.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad curriculum in agricultural sciences, technology, and leadership.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to district curriculum; document prep.
• Use diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning styles.
• Assess student learning and adjust teaching plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with special education staff to modify curricula per IEPs.
• Incorporate technology to enhance learning and classroom efficiency.
• Maintain records and communicate progress to students and families.
• Create a positive classroom environment with clear rules and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

New York State certificate in Agriculture Education/CTE

Tools

MS Office

Educational technology

Job description

Position

Agriculture Education / Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher – Agricultural Sciences

Posting Date

September 14, 2026

Starting Date

ASAP

Application Due Date

Open Until filled

Qualifications

• New York State provisional or permanent certificate in the field of Agriculture Education / Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher – Agricultural Sciences
• Possesses and displays the experience, ability, personality, energy, and maturity to meet the everyday demands of students, curriculum, department, school and system.

Reports to

Building Principal

Responsibilities

To provide students with a broad curriculum covering agricultural sciences, technology, and leadership, often including hands-on activities.

• Implements the State/District curriculum standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences..
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. Develops an appropriate orientation program that will present the students with a general overview of the course objectives, procedures, content and evaluation techniques.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Preplans activities at least one (1) week in advance for each class in regard to materials and use of time according to the goals and objectives of the program.
• Utilizes available resources to enhance student learning experiences.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Develops appropriate rules and procedures for student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provides supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom in accordance with school regulations.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and to the development of a positive self-concept.
• Assess the progress of individual students on a continuing basis, provides progress reports, and holds appropriate conferences.
• Strives to keep informed of the current educational trends in this subject area.
• Plans, develops and implements a program to meet the individual physical, mental, social, emotional and health needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends meetings as required (i.e., faculty, departmental, etc.).
• Works closely with other content area teachers to provide meaningful instruction and assignments in interdisciplinary courses, where applicable.
• Be a positive role model for students and support mission of school district

Other

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal, the Building Assistant Principal, the Curriculum Coordinator, and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent, in accordance with the terms established by the Agreement between the Superintendent and the Lyons Teachers' Association and Board of Education policy.

Terms of Employment

In accordance with the terms and conditions set by the Board of Education