• Position Type:
    Substitute Teaching/Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher - Agriculture/Horticulture Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
    6/4/2026
  
  
• Location:
    Derry Area High School
  
  
• Closing Date:
    Until Filled
  
  

Valid Agriculture PK-12 Teaching Certificate is required.

Rate: $160 per day

Anticipated Start/End Date: August 17, 2026 through early January 2027

Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

TITLE: Agriculture/Horticulture Career and Technical Education Teacher

SERVICE RANGE: Secondary level - High School

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable or necessary.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Teacher plans, and administers the instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state and federal agencies. The Teacher will create an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience through the post secondary education and/or career opportunities. The Teacher will utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. The position of Teacher shall include active participation in the school's operation to support a positive learning environment. This position reports to and is evaluated annually by the Building Principal and/or his/her designee.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The requirements for this position are a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Agriculture and appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification and qualifications prescribed by law, to include No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

• Preferred - Agricultural Teaching Experience
• Preferred - Animal Science background (theory and hands-on experience)
• Preferred - CASE-certification
• Preferred - FFA Experience
• Preferred - Knowledge and Hands-on Application of Agricultural Mechanics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The Teacher will demonstrate proficiency with the Derry Area School District curriculum, Benchmarks, PA Standards, and appropriate assessments. The Teacher will strengthen his/her abilities by reviewing innovative programs supported by best practice and research. The Teacher must be able to articulate the school and district goals regarding the secondary educational program to staff, students, parents and community members. The Teacher must possess the knowledge, pedagogical abilities and attitudes necessary to be a successful scholar, decision maker and agent for curriculum enhancement and change. The Teacher must be aware of and comfortable using computer and technological applications as educational tools, to include utilizing E-mail, Google products, Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and curriculum based software. 

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES ((E) Designates Essential Functions):

1. Teaches curriculum and incorporates language skills, writing skills and critical learning procedures, utilizing the curriculum planning guide adopted by the Board of Directors. (E)

2. Instructs students in basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations and District policies. (E)

3. Develops clear and appropriate lesson plans and identifies instructional materials on a weekly basis (minimum). (E)

4. Selects, designs and organizes objectives, strategies and materials for teaching social studies, and incorporates research findings in the instructional program. (E)

5. Provides individualized and small group instruction (as necessary) to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. He/she will have the ability to teach at various levels of instruction, including advanced placement courses. Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents. Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings.

6. Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students. (E)

7. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares student progress reports, and provides accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents (as necessary). (E)

8. Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process. (E)

9. Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude and learning problems.

10. Creates an effective learning environment.

11. Participates in the selection of books, textbooks, and other instructional materials.

12. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day. (E)

13. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District regulations.

14. Participates in curriculum development programs.

15. Participates in faculty committees, meetings and other faculty sponsored programs supporting the educational program.

16. Maintains professional competence through District sponsored in-service programs and approved professional development activities. (E)

17. Demonstrates regular and timely attendance. (E)

18. Is able to talk or hear, as well as speak and write in a clear, concise manner. (E)

19. Is able to move throughout the building (all floors) and school grounds as necessary. (E)

20. Is able to regularly lift or move fifteen (15) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) lbs. (E)

21. Is able to use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and/or video display terminal. (E)

22. Frequently stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. (E)

23. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. (E)

24. Collaborates and cooperates with other professional staff members and administrators in facilitating the delivery of the entire educational program to students, to include art, music, physical education, remedial and gifted programs.

25. Follows all Board policies, and building procedures and submits required information and reports within identified timelines. (E)

26. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal, Superintendent or his/her designee.

27. Assists with the responsibility for supervision of barn, animals, and student use of the overall barn complex for SAE and fair preparation.

28. Willingness/ability to take on the additional advisor stipend 

29. Active participant for FFA activities in and out of the classroom. 

30. Assists in uploading documents and submitting the program re-evaluation and evaluation in the CATS system.