Secondary Agriculture Science and Technology instructor/advisor

American Falls School District •Southeast / Pocatello •Agriculture •Secondary •Full Time •Posted 1M ago

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Position Description: Possess the ability to effectively teach content related to the following area:Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Leadership. Any specialties and skills relevant toa diverse program curriculum are welcome. Possess the ability to serve as an FFA advisor; including theabilities of successfully training students for various Career and Leadership Development Events,progressive Supervised Agriculture Experiences, effectively training chapter officers, participate incommunity service events, be a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, and other program activities.Create and maintain a classroom environment built on respect and a growth mindset that fostersstudent motivation and learning. The applicant must be highly motivated themselves and be willing towork with three other exceptional teaching partners in maintaining an exemplary program thattypifies the very best of the three-circle model in Agricultural Education.

Primary facility 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 12’x16’ Chicken Coop which is operated by the animal science classes and supervised by the instructor(s).

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 half-acre community flower garden and a raised vegetable garden where program members partner with citizens to produce these various crops for personal consumption and use.
● Program expansion for 2025: a new 1,400 sq. ft. woodworking lab and an expansion of 1,700 sq. ft. to the metal lab.

Partial virtual tour www.americanfallsffa.org/classroom/facilities

American Falls High School is located in American Falls, Idaho (83211) at 2966 South Frontage Road. 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 450. 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 FFA. The program receives exceptionally strong support from the entire community and the FFA Chapter works hard to reciprocate. Visit us online at americanfallsffa.org.

Education required

Certification in Agriculture Science and Technology with an endorsementin Biological Science would be welcome.

Benefits

Dental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceVision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

American Falls School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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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.