FT Agriculture Science & Technology

American Falls School District •Southeast / Pocatello •Agriculture •Secondary •Full Time •Posted 10D ago

About this job

1. This position will teach courses at American Falls High School and William Thomas Middle
School
2. Possess the ability to effectively teach content related to the following area:
Agricultural Mechanics & Power Systems
Animal Science (introductory courses)
Ornamental Horticulture (introductory courses)
Any specialties and skills relevant to a diverse program curriculum are welcome.
3. Possess the ability to serve as an FFA Advisor; including the abilities to successfully train students for various Career and Leadership Development Events, progressive Supervised Agriculture Experiences, effectively train chapter officers, participate in community service events, be a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, and other chapter activities.
4. Create and maintain a classroom environment built on respect and a growth mindset that fosters
student motivation and learning.
5. The applicant must be highly motivated themselves and be willing to work with three other exceptional teaching partners in maintaining an exemplary program that typifies the very best of the three-circle model in Agricultural Education.
6. Shared responsibilities within the program also include:
- A 12-acre Land Lab which is member operated and supervised by local industry partners and
the instructor(s).
- A 40’ X 60’ Greenhouse which is member operated and supervised by the instructor(s).
- A quarter acre community flower garden and eight 4’x8’ raised vegetable garden beds where
program members partner with citizens to produce these various crops for personal consumption and use.
- A 12’x16’ Chicken Coop which is operated by the animal science classes and supervised by the
instructor(s).
- A 40’ X 40’ Barn and stalls for small livestock and student SAEs (building in progress as of 2023)
- Partial virtual tour available at: https://www.americanfallsffa.org/about-us/facilities

We are an agricultural community first and foremost. We have a diverse demographic and have earned success with all manner of students. Our average enrollment from 9th to 12th grade is 480. The current unduplicated enrollment in the program is 357 with an affiliated FFA Chapter. Our student body is highly motivated to achieve academic success and many choose to translate that into success within the program and the FFA. The program receives exceptionally strong support from the entire community and the FFA Chapter works hard to reciprocate. Visit us online at https://www.americanfallsffa.org/home

Education required

Certification in Agriculture Science & Technology

Endorsements in Biological Science and/or Economics would be welcome

B.A. or B.S. Degree

Benefits

Available upon Request

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American Falls School District

Southeast / Pocatello

Welcome to the American Falls School District located in the historic city of American Falls. American Falls has been the site of the largest reservoir in Idaho since 1925 when the dam was built and the town was moved to its present site. We invite you to explore our website to tour information concerning our district or any of our schools. Committed to Excellence in Education We are pleased to provide an outstanding education to our students. To prepare students to interact productively and effectively in society. To teach students the necessary academic and life skills for future education and be job ready. The nearly 1500 students with approximately 100 staff and 125 classified personnel are here to serve our students and parents in our four schools and one alternative school. We offer a variety of specialty programs including dual enrollment classes at the high school, gifted and talented programs at elementary, Gear-Up college preparatory for middle school and high school and Professional Technical Education and our award winning FFA program. In the American Falls School District, you will find: Commitment to college and career readiness, Preparation for Idaho core and the development of creativity and thinking skills with an emphasis on integration of technology, A safe and secure learning environment, Caring and compassionate staff committed to providing the best education for each and every child, Opportunities for meaningful parent involvement, Commitment to the arts including band and choir programs beginning in the elementary grades. The district’s outstanding art program offers course work including ceramics, painting and drawing at the middle school and high school levels.