• Job Description

  Req#: 1493
  Position Type:
  CTE
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/15/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); 'Cleburne High School
  
  
  LDEs
  CDEs
  SDEs
  SAEPs
  Oversee Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEPs), including assisting students in selecting and managing projects and supervising school farm.
  Serve as an advisor to the FFA chapter, including planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, collaborative, career development, and competitive activities for students at local, regional, and state level.
  Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preperation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
  Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
  Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the CTE Director/Principal.
  Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
  Create a classroom /lab environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
  Accompany and supervise students at all off-campus activities including contests, workshops, and field trips associated with the agricultural science program and FFA.
  Oversee maintenance of program related facilities and equipment including the school farm.
  Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  Develop and administer the budget based on documented program needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
  Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
  Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
  Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  Job Title: Agricultural Science Teacher – Animal Science Wage Hour Status: Exempt
  Reports to: Director of CTE Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Days: 226
  Dept./School: Cleburne High School Date Revised: 5/15/2025
  Primary Purpose:
  Assist in directing and managing the agricultural science program at Cleburne High School in an active 3-teacher department. This position will be expected to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This position will also assist students in developing competencies and knowledge to function in a high skill, high wage, high demand career.
  Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  Valid Texas teaching certificate
  Agriculture science certification
  Demonstrated competency in agricultural science
  
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Knowledge of agricultural science and technology
  Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
  Ability to supervise agricultural field experiences
  Ability to manage a budget
  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  Ability to assist with all aspects of a well-rounded agriculture program including, but not limited to:
  • LDEs
  • CDEs
  • SDEs
  • SAEPs
  Experience:
  One-year student teaching or approved internship
  Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  Instructional Strategies
  1. Oversee Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEPs), including assisting students in selecting and managing projects and supervising school farm.
  2. Serve as an advisor to the FFA chapter, including planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, collaborative, career development, and competitive activities for students at local, regional, and state level.
  3. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preperation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
  4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
  6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  7. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  8. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  Student Growth and Development
  1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the CTE Director/Principal.
  3. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
  Classroom Management and Organization
  1. Create a classroom /lab environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  2. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
  3. Accompany and supervise students at all off-campus activities including contests, workshops, and field trips associated with the agricultural science program and FFA.
  4. Oversee maintenance of program related facilities and equipment including the school farm.
  5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  6. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  Communication
  1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  Budget and Inventory
  1. Develop and administer the budget based on documented program needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
  2. Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
  3. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
  4. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  Professional Growth and Development
  1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  2. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  3. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, standard instructional equipment; agricultural shop equipment
  Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; overhead reaching
  Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may lift and move agriculture equipment and animals
  Environment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; exposure to biological hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; work around animals; may work alone; frequent districtwide and statewide travel
  Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
  
  Current courses taught under this position:
  
  Courses in the Animal Science Program of Study
  
  
  Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Cleburne High School is a public high school located in the city of Cleburne, Texas.

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