High School Agriculture Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Tri West High School

Date Available:
07/28/2026
Position Overview:

The Agriculture Teacher will provide instruction to both middle school and high school students in agricultural science and related pathways.
The role involves developing, delivering and engaging, standards-based curriculum, integrating FFA and supervised agricultural experiences (SAE),
and promoting student leadership and career readiness in agricultural fields.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties:

• Teach agriculture courses aligned to state standards (e.g., Principles of Agriculture, ALS Foods, Animal Science, ALS Animals, Plant
  and Soil Science, etc.)
• Design age-appropriate lessons for middle school exploratory or intro classes and high school CTE-level content
• Incorporate hands-on learning, project-based assessments, and technology into instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Administer frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress. Analyze data to make instructional adjustments to
  improve student learning

FFA and SAE Leadership:

• Serve as assistant FFA Chapter Advisor for middle and high school students
• Facilitate participation in FFA events, CDEs, and leadership conferences
• Assist with SAE programs, maintain records, and conduct student evaluations

Program Development and Maintenance:

• Develop partnerships with local ag businesses and community stakeholders
• Maintain lab, greenhouse, or school farm as applicable
• Manage inventory, tools, and safety protocols

Professional Responsibilities:

• Attend professional development and maintain CTE and state teaching licensure
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to align curriculum and improve instructional programs as well as the
  overall operation of the school
• Communicate with parents and stakeholders about student progress and events
• Uphold school policies and student behavior expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license with CTE or Agriculture endorsement
• Experience with FFA and SAE programs preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to engage students at both the middle and high school levels
• Being Dual Credit qualified or the ability to be qualified is preferred (TWHS is partnered with Ivy Tech to offer Dual
  Credit to our agricultural students)