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MORAVIA COMM SCH DIST 7-12 Ag. Teacher in Moravia, Iowa
[Overview [A teacher in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster must perform many duties to facilitate a successful program. It is the responsibility of the teacher to organize and conduct an instructional program that will:]{pragmatica",serif"=""}]{pragmatica",serif"=""}
- A. Improve the quality of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources education instruction, counseling, management, and leadership to produce success for all students;
- B. Use strategies for integrating academic and Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources education;
- C. Contribute to the educational objectives of the public school system by providing information to agriculture, food, and natural resources students about career pathways as a guide to achieving necessary skills for continued education and employment;
- D. Provide students with educational and equitable experiences leading to career preparation, continued education, and employment;
- E. Enhance youth leadership and FFA as an integral part of instruction;
- F. Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy; and
- G. Inform students about agriculture and agricultural literacy.
[In order to accomplish these responsibilities, the teacher will perform the following activities during and after school hours.
- Instructional Program The teacher will conduct an instructional program according to the State Board of Education rules as they relate to the full scope of the program being conducted. The basic curriculum and TEKS for each course shall be adhered to and:]{pragmatica",serif"=""}
- a. Lesson plans prepared, in conformity with school policy, for all courses offered;
- b. Instructional materials and instructional methods used to make teaching and learning effective; and
- c. Basic skills and abilities of students developed in the school laboratory.
[2. FFA/Leadership Development The FFA is an integral part of the instructional program. All Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources departments are expected to have an active FFA chapter. It is the duty of the teacher to serve as advisor for the local chapter. It is necessary that the teacher spend time in planning and conducting leadership, citizenship, and cooperative activities for students at the district, area, state, and national levels.
- Supervised Agricultural experience programs of all students who receive instruction. This will include, but not limited to:]{pragmatica",serif"=""}
A. Assisting students in selecting a program that fits their interests and abilities;
B. Maintain records; all students in Agriculture Science and FFA should maintain records. The preferred method should be an online system approved by the FFA Board of Directors;
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