Job Duties:

• Knowledge and ability to design curriculum to meet established competencies regarding OSPI approved Agricultural Science Curriculum Frameworks.
• Participate as a departmental team in the curriculum development process with an emphasis on CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) curriculum along with incorporating new and emerging technology into the instructional process.
• Provide active leadership and direction for the Agricultural Science Advisory Committee and the development of the Agricultural Science three-year plan

• Provide active leadership, guidance, supervision, and Advisor teamwork in the FFA Program.
• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Assist in establishing and maintain articulation agreement(s) between WVC Tech Prep and the Eastmont Agricultural Science Department.
• Extracurricular coaching/activities assignment outside of CTE will not be supported due to additional days and CTE FFA extracurricular work that is required.

Job Requirements:

1. Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s):
2. • Career & Technical Education Certificate in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
   • Valid Washington State Certificate with K-12 or 4-12 Science endorsement or Standard K-12 Certification required with Science Major or 45 credits in Science content area required.
3. Commitment to the education profession as evidenced by participation in curriculum development projects, District or building-level committees, professional organizations, and by evidence of continuing education.
4. Previous teaching experience in Agriculture Education preferred.
5. CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Certified and/or willingness to obtain CASE certification.
6. Ability to work effectively with peers in a professional learning community (PLC)
7. Ability and willingness to work with both middle and high school age students is essential.
8. Willingness and flexibility to teach courses as assigned within the Agriculture Science umbrella of offerings.

Physical Requirements:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.