Job Description

Agriculture Science Teacher

• Full-time, 10-Month Position
• Affiliation: Teacher\xe2\x80\x99s Association
• Career and Technical Education Dept.
• Location: New Visions in Life Sciences at

Cornell University

START DATE: September 5, 2023

SALARY: $52,000.00 (2023-2024 base salary), plus additional salary credit for appropriate prior experience, Masters Degree and Grad Credits.

Excellent benefits are available.

:

• Provide instruction in Agricultural Science integrated with English (Honors Level) and Social

Studies (Participation in Government / Economics also at the Honors Level) through the study of
Food Systems and Sustainability consistent with the ENVS110 & 111 (Concurrent Enrollment via
TC3) syllabi.
(Participation in Government administered through Career & Technical Education StudentLeadership Organizations (CTSO).)

• Recruit (and train) mentors to host students in research laboratories and vet clinics as part of thework experience program (SAE).
• Work extra hours with pay (FFA Advisor Stipend) to provide FFA leadership training, FFAinstruction, and assistance for students.
• Provide safety instruction in collaboration with Cornell Environmental Health & Safety to preventjob related accidents.
• Help students develop successful workplace skills and a strong work ethic.
• Identify, select, and purchase equipment and supplies necessary to support classroom instructionwithin budget constraints.
• Collaborate with Cornell University (College of Agriculture / Veterinary Medicine / UniversityHospital for Animals) and local Agri-Businesses throughout the year for classroom, FFA and workexperience opportunities.
• Set and maintain standards for student behavior that establishes a positive learning environment.
• Develop job shadow and intern opportunities for every student that are relevant to their interests.
• Assess students on a regular basis and provide feedback to enable them and their parents to monitortheir progress.
• Plan and execute an annual research symposium / senior seminar for the purpose of creatingcommunity discussion on student research topics.
• Assist the New Visions team with recruitment and selection of New Visions students (includeshosting an open house / accepted students\xe2\x80\x99 night).
• Promote the program via social media, event participation, and in print.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold New York State Teacher Certification in Agricultural and/or Biology or NYS Teacher\xe2\x80\x99sCertification and ability to qualify for CTE Certification in one of those areas.

• Additional certification in ELA or Social Studies is desirable.

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred.

• Previous successful high school teaching experience is desirable.

• Extensive knowledge, skills and professional experience in an environmental and life sciencesetting or related field, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills,competent computer skills for instruction and management and skills in related technologies aredesirable

• Knowledge in Plant & Animal Sciences and FFA leadership

• Must have the ability and desire to implement the 3 circle model (FFA/SAE/Classroom & Lab)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2023 or until filled

The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, religious practice, ethnic group, gender expression and identity, weight, or genetic predisposition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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