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Position Summary

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the career and technical area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree from an accredited university, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification.
Valid Driver License with a good driving record (meet and maintain liability coverage eligibility by BISD Carrier).
Ability to obtain a valid Texas career and technical education (CTE) certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned.
Demonstrated competency in the career and technical education subject area assigned
Experience in FFA (LDE's, CDE's, Livestock Shows), Agricultural Mechanics and Welding
Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of wage-earning experience in the area of certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that meet the district's curriculum requirements, provide written documentation of your preparation as needed. Design lessons that include accommodations for individual student differences.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Assess 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 (IEP).
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and assign work to the instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
Create a classroom 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.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supports students in showcasing livestock, crops, and agricultural mechanics projects at fairs and exhibitions.
Assists in organizing FFA activities at local, area, district, state, and national levels.
Manages inventories and records for agriculture resale accounts related to classroom and shop supplies.
Collaborates with the agriculture department to ensure program success.
Stays current with industry trends and integrates new, relevant knowledge into the role.
Instructs students on shop and laboratory safety, ensuring safety equipment is available and all machines have functional safety features.
Tracks and maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, providing the site administrator with updates.
Suggests and advises on the purchase of supplies and equipment for the classroom, office, and shop.
Delivers a comprehensive curriculum, including:

Welding: covering safety, theory, and hands-on techniques such as shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, gas tungsten arc welding, braze welding, silver soldering, plasma arc cutting, and arc/air cutting and gouging.

Technical Math: including welding blueprint reading, welding symbols, and weld testing and certification.

Advanced Welding: offered based on student enrollment.

Agriculture Mechanics: preparing students for entry-level positions in the agriculture industry with courses in farm equipment operation, maintenance, fence and shed construction, electricity, plumbing, concrete, surveying, and rope work.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard instructional equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent driving, walking, including frequent keyboarding/use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.

Teacher CTE Agriculture Mechanics