CTE TEACHER - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

10.5 months position

2025-2026 SY

The Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a CTE - Agriculture Education teacher position that is available in the division for the 2025-2026 school year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for students in Agricultural Education courses based on current industry standards and state curriculum

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with appropriate endorsement to teach Agriculture
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials
• Possess the ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the following Agriculture Pathways: Animal Systems, Plant Systems, Natural Resources Systems, Environmental Service Systems, and Power, Structural, & Technical Systems
• Advise the co-curricular program-specific Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO), Future Farmers of America (FFA)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible for the Certified Welding Inspector (CIW) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential through the American Welding Society
• Previous teaching experience
• Previous participation and/or advising experience with the program-specific Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO), Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• Hold a master’s degree in Education and/or the specific subject area

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY:  $55,473.97 - $89,546.14 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience 

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100