CTE - Agriculture

Alpine School District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District seeks a full-time secondary education instructor to develop and deliver curriculum aligned with district goals. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, timely assessment, and clear communication with students and parents.

This position covers Floral design, advanced floral, veterinarian assistance, animal science, and greenhouse management courses, promoting hands-on projects and collaboration with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the required certificates (Secondary education or CTE - General).
• Endorsements: at least one of the following is required (CTE Agriculture Education or Agriculture).
• Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns with district goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum aligned with district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and adapts methods to fit student needs.
• Instructs students in responsible citizenship and required subject matter.
• Pursues ongoing professional knowledge through seminars or research.
• Maintains accurate records for student achievement and attendance as required by district policy.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Ensures student behavior aligns with school standards and district policies.
• Collaborates with other teachers to evaluate and improve curriculum.
• Selects and requisitions books and supplies and maintains inventory.
• Administers standardized tests per district testing programs.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Data analysis

Education

Secondary education

CTE - General

Job description

Position starting: 01/04/2027
FTE: 1
Remainder of year
Hiring Manager: Jed Francis
email: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]
One of these Certificates is required:

• Secondary education
• CTE - General

One of these endorsements is required:

• CTE Agriculture Education
• Agriculture

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school secondary 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 lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• 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 secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

TEACHING: Floral design, advanced floral, veterinarian assistance, animal science, greenhouse management