Job Description

Qualifications:

• BS Degree with appropriate certification from the Tennessee Department of Education.
• Eligible Endorsement codes: (048 and 015), (048 and 016), (048 and 017), (048 and 081), (048 and 126), (048 and 127), (048 and 128), (048 and 129), (048 and 151), (048 and 211), (048 and 212), (048 and 213), (048 and 214), (048 and 414), (048 and 415), (048 and 416), (048 and 417), (048 and 418), (048 and 449), (150 and 015), (150 and 016), (150 and 017), (150 and 081), (150 and 126), (150 and 127), (150 and 128), (150 and 129), (150 and 151), (150 and 211), (150 and 212), (150 and 213), (150 and 214), (150 and 414), (150 and 415), (150 and 416), (150 and 417), (150 and 418), (150 and 449), (448 and 015), (448 and 016), (448 and 017), (448 and 081), (448 and 126), (448 and 127), (448 and 128), (448 and 129), (448 and 151), (448 and 211), (448 and 212), (448 and 213), (448 and 214), (448 and 414), (448 and 415), (448 and 416), (448 and 417), (448 and 418), (448 and 449)
• Professional Responsibilities: Interim High School Agriculture Teacher at Unicoi County High
• Dates of Interim (tentative): February 8, 2024 through May 22, 2024

Salary: Based on degree and experience

Essential Functions:

The following functions are normal for this position. These functions are not exclusive or all inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned.

• Design lessons based on the Tennessee Department of Education Curriculum Standards for the assigned subject area and courses;
• Use various instructional strategies and groupings to support students\' mastery of standards and skill attainment in the subject area;
• Prepare for assigned courses and shows evidence of preparation (lesson and unit plans) upon request by the immediate supervisor;
• Instruct all assigned classes at designated meeting location and time;
• Administer assessments to evaluate students\' progress on a regular basis;
• Analyze individual student data to plan and modify instruction to meet individual student needs;
• Develop a classroom environment conducive to learning;
• Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior;
• Assist in upholding and enforcing all school rules, board policies, and administrative regulations and procedures;
• Communicate students\' progress regularly with parents
• Provide availability outside of the instructional school day for educational purposes to both students and parents when requested to do so;
• Attend and participate in all assigned departmental meetings, professional development sessions, educational conferences, and faculty meetings;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulations and procedures;
• Provide detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, assignments, student expectations, and emergency procedures (fire drill, lockdown, etc.);
• Supervise students at school-related functions including on and off campus activities;
• Represent the school and community in a positive manner; and
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Content Specific Functions:

• Teach Agriculture Education skills and knowledge to secondary students, utilizing the Tennessee State Standards and Curriculum
• Provide learning experiences which provide students with an opportunity to develop specific academic, technical, and 21st century skills necessary to be successful in career and in life
• Instructs and assesses each pupil\'s progress in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the target language and in cultural knowledge, in relationship to the level being taught
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and practices, including oversight, care, and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and materials

Temperament (Personal Traits): * Adaptability in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

• Adaptability in accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity
• Adaptability in dealing with students, families, and colleagues
• Adaptability in making generalizations, evaluations, and decisions

General Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Please note:

• Approved applicants must hold proper credentials and certification.
• Applicants who meet certification/endorsement requirements may be interviewed for open positions.

Unicoi County Schools