CTE - Agriculture Mechanics

Position Type:
CERTIFIED - Secondary/CTE - Agriculture

Date Posted:
6/3/2026

Location:
Lehi High

Date Available:
08/14/2026
Position starting: 8/14/26
FTE: 1.0
ongoing contract
Hiring Manager: Jaxon Warr
email: jkwarr@alpinedistrict.org
phone: (801) 610-8805

Description:

Fully CTE-endorsed Agriculture Instructor looking to bring industry-standard expertise to Lehi High School.

• Ag Mechanics Mastery: Students will develop the knowledge and skills in the application of principles and techniques of power, structural, and technical systems used in the agriculture industry.
• Animal Science Expertise: Skilled in teaching Veterinary Assistant core competencies, including animal handling, medical terminology, and basic clinical procedures.
• Equine Science: Students will be exposed to equine science and technology principles which include genetics, anatomy, diseases, pests, and management practices.
  
  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 school 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.