MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Agriculture and Natural Resources Instructor – Career Tech Center

CLASSIFICATION: Professional

REPORTS TO: Principal of the Career Tech Center

SUPERVISES: N/A

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:

This position is a 184 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:

This position is on the CTC Professional Scale, $52000-86000.00 on the BA Lane. Lanes for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Instructor delivers specialized instructional programming focused on the principles and practices of agriculture and natural resources, and the industry. This role involves providing hands-on learning experiences, developing curriculum aligned with industry standards and potential certifications, managing technical lab environments and student activities, integrating classroom instruction with agriculture science career pathways and real-world applications, and maintaining effective communication with students, families, and educational colleagues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Delivers relevant classroom and lab/workplace instruction using competency-based and outcome-based education techniques and strategies.

2. Works closely with the advisory committee(s) to develop pertinent course content.

3. Develops work-based learning sites for students.

4. Assesses student progress using a variety of techniques and testing instruments.

5. Maintains an appropriate level of two-way communication with parents and students. Keeps parents informed and interested in classroom and workplace activities and accomplishments.

6. Works cooperatively with other staff to create opportunities for students.

7. Maintains accurate and legally adequate data-keeping systems and student records.

8. Assists in the utilization and monitoring of the program budget.

9. Attends all required meetings and participates in all activities essential to program operations and Michigan Department of Education program requirements.

10. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant vocational specialty area.

2. Possession of a valid Annual Career Authorization in CIP Code area with appropriate industry licensure.

3. If no Annual Career Authorization, 4,000 hours of paid recent and relevant work experience in related fields (within the last 10 years), and appropriate licensure.

4. Exhibits a commitment to excellent interpersonal skills.

5. An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.

6. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

7. Planning/Organizational Skills – Instructors must plan and organize their daily classroom activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.

8. Decision-Making Abilities – Instructors must make frequent and suitable decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc.

9. Interpersonal Skills – Instructors must interact well and maintain rapport with parents, support staff, and colleagues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful experience as an instructor of secondary students in an educational setting.

2. Successful experience in the development of work-based work sites within the business community.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .

● Understanding the Organization:

○ Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders

● Building Collaborative Relationships:

○ Finds common ground and drives to a consensus

○ Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders

○ Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner

● Making Complex Decisions:

○ Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions

○ Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders

● Taking Initiative:

○ Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus

○ Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements

● Being Authentic:

○ Provides direct and actionable feedback

○ Shows consistency between words and actions

● Being Flexible and Adaptable:

○ Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations

○ Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some light to moderate lifting and general mobility around the campus area may also be necessary. May be required to pass a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray, before an unconditional offer of employment can be made.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in a classroom or specialized service area.

EVALUATION:

Teachers are evaluated at least annually according to Michigan law, Board policy, and the current bargained agreements.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Advancement is possible to available administrative positions within the Career/Technical Education area and with the MAISD at large.

WORK LOCATION(S):

Most work is performed at the Career Tech Center or at community-based instructional or work sites.

TRAVEL/OVERTIME EXPECTATIONS:

Travel around the community should be anticipated.

PAY STRUCTURE:

This position is on the CTC Professional scale of the MAISD salary scales.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.