CTE - Agriculture

Alpine School District; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our secondary education team. The role involves floral design, advanced floral topics, veterinarian assistance, animal science, and greenhouse management, with emphasis on practical applications and student engagement.

The candidate will develop curricula aligned with district goals, plan lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of instruction.

Qualifications

• Familiar with current teaching methods and pedagogy.
• Ability to differentiate instruction by learning style.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Promotes a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and translates plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and adjusts methods as needed.
• Instructs students in citizenship and other required subjects.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning through seminars or research.
• Maintains accurate records of grading and attendance per district procedures.
• Encourages parental involvement and effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school standards and district policies.
• Coordinates with other staff to evaluate and improve curriculum and participates in meetings.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials and maintains inventory.
• Administers standardized tests per district programs.

Skills

Current teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum concepts

Data analysis

Education law & policy

Computer literacy

Organization & planning

Student & parent communication

Self-evaluation for growth

Collaborative relationships

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 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