Agriculture Education Instructor
Job Description
Southeast Region Career and Technology Center Agriculture Education Instructor LISBON, North Dakota Southeast Region Career and Technology Center is seeking an Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for their Lisbon, ND location. The Southeast Region Career/Tech. Center is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Agriculture Instructor to be a part of our twelve-person agriculture program. This person will teach in Lisbon, North Dakota. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, a North Dakota Professional Teaching License. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage related agri-science and ag mechanics components of a comprehensive Career and Technical Education Agriculture Program are essential. Providing leadership and direct involvement with the FFA are a must. A driver's license is required. Requires a BS Degree in Agriculture Education OR at minimum a BS degree in a related field. Minimum Qualifications:
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION All instructors must hold a valid North Dakota Educator's Professional License. Traditional: A bachelor's degree with a major in Agricultural Education from an approved institution. A provisional license to teach in a career and technical education funded program may be available in emergency situations. Praxis Testing Option Licensure: Must hold a valid North Dakota Regular Educators Professional License for a minimum of two years. Must successfully complete the Praxis II Test(s), meeting or exceeding the minimum scores determined by ESPB. Must complete two courses within three years of granting a provisional license or verify that they have been previously completed in a teacher prep program: A philosophy of Career and Technical Education course A managing Career and Technical Student Organizations course Participate in and successfully complete a one-year mentorship with an approved content mentor teacher. Alternative Teacher Licensure: Individual must have an offer of employment from a school to go through the Alternative Licensing process. July 1 is the earliest start date for the Alternative Licensure process. Consideration will be given to designated teacher shortage areas as determined by ESPB. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree in the area to be taught, as determined by the CTE State Supervisor for that area. Must pass Praxis exam to measure content knowledge in the first year of teaching. An Alternative Licensed teacher will be issued a maximum of two, one-year provisional licenses. Must complete two courses during the provisional period to continue to receive program funding: Philosophy of CTE Managing a CTSO Must complete Transition to Teaching program. Alternative Teacher License - Teacher Licensure Option (TLO): Graduate Degree: Individual must have an offer of employment from a school to go through the Alternative Licensing process. July 1 is the earliest start date for the Alternative Licensure process. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree in the area to be taught. Must pass Praxis exam to measure content knowledge in the first year of teaching. An Alternative Licensed teacher will be issued a maximum of two, one-year provisional licenses. Must pass Praxis Core Skills test for admittance to NDSU Graduate School for TLO option. TLO students are required to participate in North Dakota Teacher Induction Program in conjunction with their degree plan.
Comprehensive computer and electronic presentation skills are essential. Salary range listed is $60,000 to $89,963 per year plus excellent benefits. This is a career track/permanent position with the Center. To apply send the following:
Resume Copy of recent college or university transcripts Copy of Professional Teaching License if available Two current letters of reference The Center also provides a Summer SAE Contract option, Merit Based FFA Compensation, and will pay for a Masters Degree in Agriculture Education. For inquiries, contact Dan Spellerberg, CTE Director for SRCTC at 701-642-8701 or e-mail: [email protected]. Closing Date - Open until filled. If a qualified applicant is found, the position will be filled early. #J-18808-Ljbffr