REPORTS TO: CTE Agri-Science Lead Teacher & High School Principal
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.
Necessary Qualifications
High School Graduate (or equivalent).
Minimum five years experience in agriculture and livestock production.
Experience with Ag equipment, including maintenance and repair.
Strong work ethic and ability to work well with students, staff, and community stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in working with high school students.
Post-secondary education in a related field.
Chauffer license for driving a bus (or willingness to get one).
SALARY: As per contract, based on qualifications and experience.
OTHER: The job responsibilities and performance evaluation measures are attached.
APPLICATION: Applications are being accepted through TalentEd at https://cpschools.tedk12.com/hire/. In addition to the online application, please include a letter of interest, resume', copies of university transcripts, and relevant certifications. Email questions to Jane Rumsey, HR/Ex. Assistant at jrumsey@cpschools.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
The Centreville Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decision or the provision of services.
Centreville Public Schools
Job Responsibilities And Performance Evaluation Measures
To be added to Farm Manager Contract effective 5/1/24
Division: Vocational Education
Job Title: Farm Manager
Classification: Auxiliary-Technical
Requirements
Qualification requirements that the Farm Manager must possess:
Education And/or Certification
High school graduate (minimum).
Post-secondary training in Production Agriculture is desirable.
2. Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of Production Agriculture.
In the supervision of students.
3. Other:
Work weekends, school breaks, and "on-call" for emergencies.
Essential Functions:
Mental Tasks
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate verbal/written communication in the supervision and teaching of students.
Ability to practice the principles of team play with other members of the Agriscience Department.
Ability to learn new technology essential to the Agriscience Department.
Ability to take direction from the Lead Instructor.
Assist Instructors with all aspects of classroom instruction as asked within the classroom, animal facility, greenhouse, shop, and other areas instruction will be provided to students.
2. Physical Tasks:
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel.
Ability to lift and move objects on the farm such as hay, straw, bags of farm food, etc.
Ability to climb stairs and in/out of farm vehicles.
Ability to assist students with agriculture-related skills.
Equipment:
Ability to utilize Agriculture related equipment such as tractors, wagons, greenhouse systems, Bobcat, pick-up, combine, planters, pumps, disks, chisel plows, and other farm-related equipment, etc.
Ability to utilize office and classroom equipment such as telephones, computers, printers, copiers, overhead projectors, and other basic classroom equipment.
Policy Requirements That The Farm Manager Must Follow
Adhere to applicable Master Agreement, district and/or building policies, staff handbook, including, but not limited to:
Attendance: Absences due to illness are to be reported ASAP to the building principal and Lead Instructor either the night before or early the morning off.
Business procedures.
Student discipline.
Safety (tornado, fire, lock-down, abuse/neglect procedures, and completion of Safe Schools Training.)
Personal appearance.
Emergency, accident, or illness.
Attend all required meetings and in-service programs on time; including advisory committee meetings or any meeting pertaining to the Agriscience Department.
Maintain/secure/inventory of equipment and materials according to an identified system.
Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Demonstrate acceptable ethical standards of the position.
Job Performance
Communications And Interpersonal Relationship Skills Expected
Communicate clearly and accurately when writing/speaking
Communicate job-related problems or concerns to administrators, lead instructors, and appropriate personnel as needed.
Respond to all communication in an appropriate time frame through email, texts, or phone calls.
Management And Organizational Skills Expected
Complete assignments accurately, on time, and without constant supervision.
Assist other personnel as needed.
Follow through on commitments.
Prioritize work accurately.
Conserve supplies.
Maintain working area and equipment.
Application Of Job Knowledge Expected
Demonstrate logical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate skill in assisting students to meet objectives utilizing educational equipment, materials, and resources.
Provide positive reinforcement to students.
Assist in the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to student learning.
Meet specific performance objectives developed jointly with the immediate supervisor.
Other
Manage The Farm Operation
The appearance of farm area buildings and equipment is based on "showplace," rather than home farm practices.
Organizations establish records and keep them regularly maintained on all maintenance and security of tools, equipment supplies, and buildings based on "show place", rather than home farm practices.
Coordinate crop activities fertilizer, plowing, discing, cultivating, harvesting, and storage as assigned.
Communicate the need for ordering supplies.
Assist with activities such as purchasing, breeding, feeding, health, and marketing as assigned.
Coordinate farm operations with a farm management lesson plan.
Supervise students when assigned for training purposes.
Assist SAE projects on the farm in conjunction with the CTE Instructors.
Supervise and help evaluate student intern's progress in the animal facility and greenhouse.
Assist with educational demonstrations to aid the CTE Instructors.
Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Attend consistent end-of-day meetings with CTE Instructors.
Assist with FFA activities, contests, shows, etc as needed.
Maintain and operate greenhouse irrigation in accordance with plant needs.
Weekend work as required, animal chores, greenhouse, etc.
Submission of timelines, work schedule, and plan for executing the management of the facility or other AG-related responsibilities to the school administrator and lead teacher.
Update of the above documentation as requested by school administration and lead teacher. Ensure that deadlines are met.
The Farm Manager is responsible to the Lead Teacher and his/her direction.
Other duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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