Position Goal: While under the direct supervision of the Principal and district Coordinator of
Career and Technical Education, the Teacher will provide sound and consistent instruction to
students, modifying curriculum as needed, to support academic growth that enables each
student to reach their full potential.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Valid State of Arizona Career and Technical Education Certification Argriculture

• Knowledge of Arizona State Career and Technical Education AgriScience program
standards.
• Knowledge of Arizona State Career and Technical Education Professional Skills
Standards.
• Knowledge of Arizona State College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Ability to assess student needs through academic assessments
• Skill in both oral and written communication
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessments to drive instruction
• Skill in using computers and other equipment and materials to supplement instructional
presentation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents,
colleagues, administration and the community

Essential duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Facilitates CTE student organization activities and operations
2. Seeks community support and resources for CTE program advisory council.
3. Provides students with work-based learning experiences related to the CTE
program.
4. Complies with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative
guidelines.
5. Meets all requirements and as determined by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
6. Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
7. Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies,
regulations, and administrative procedures
8. Provides learning opportunities as outlined in the district approved CTE program scope and
sequence.

9. Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences that is
correlated with the objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
10. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and
maximum instructional
11. Communicates objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using
clear and precise
12. Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established
curriculum goals
13. Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the
students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
14. Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson
objectives
15. Uses multiple assessment methods to monitor and assess student progress to
adjust instruction and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their
parents.
16. Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure
in a fair and just
17. Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of
district
18. Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers
19. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and
other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students’ progress and interpret
the school program
20. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a
functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
21. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
22. Participates in Professional Learning Communities
23. Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents,
peers
24. Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student
performance goals
25. Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required
26. May be required to participate in student meetings which occur beyond the staff’s
work
27. Participates in professional development in the district and outside of the district
when required
28. Participates in program development, curriculum review and design
29. Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about the classroom, lab and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Duties will require occasional travel for professional development and chaperoning of students to CTE related events.

Duties may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Salary Schedule: Certified Initial Salary Placement + 2 stipends ($3645 Ag Lab Sponsor and $2604 CTE Program Stipend)

Benefits: As per District policy

Evaluation: Annual

Contract: 10 months, 198 days

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 301 E. Combs Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 301 E. Combs Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.