Application Timeline:
Posting Date: June 12, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Start Date: August 26, 2024
Application Procedures: A completed Oregon Statewide Application or apply online at
www.athwest.k12.or.us. Include a resume, letter of intention, two letters of reference and transcripts.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Working in collaboration with colleagues, the high school agriculture teacher will create a classroom
environment that implements district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable, engaging, and
positive learning experience for all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Build a foundation of positive relationships, high expectations, equitable systems, and CTE
informed practices, which will drive daily practices and beliefs when working with students.
2. Actively support a productive climate of collaboration in a professional learning community
whereby the teacher analyzes student data, takes risks, shares successes/failures, and explores
new practices in order to improve student learning for all.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with adopted district
curriculum and standards.
4. Through the equity lens, provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of
teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction to meet the needs of all
students.
5. Collaboratively develop and implement common formative assessments in order to monitor
student learning and instructional effectiveness.
6. Support and implement building-wide behavior standards in order to ensure an orderly, safe and
productive learning environment.
7. Communicate positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians in the areas of growth,
student progress, and teacher expectations; develop meaningful collaboration between home and
school.
8. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents/legal
guardians, support groups, and community members.
9. Accepts a share of the responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned (FFA).
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the assigned Building Administrator
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Valid Career and Technical Education Certificate for the State of Oregon with appropriate endorsement
or willingness to pursue certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to
learn about the cultural identity of others.
● Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable
treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
● Advocate for equity, inclusion and professional practices that ensure all students achieve at high
levels.
● Knowledge of CTE practices and approaches.
● Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
● Knowledge of and interest in the areas of animal science, plant science, food science, natural
resources, environmental education, horticulture, metal fabrication and related manufacturing
classes.
● Strong skills and interest in agriculture emphasis.
● Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students, staff and parents.
● Skill in student management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving
student behavior.
● Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will
enhance student learning.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students,
staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
● Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
● Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
● Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
● Ability to follow appropriate guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe and engaging learning
environment.
● Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Licenses/Special Requirements
● Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
● Willingness to support CTE extended learning.
● Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
● Must complete Athena-Weston Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
upon hire.
PAY LEVEL
Athena-Weston School District Teachers Salary Schedule
Additional FFA Advisor Extra Duty Pay
CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Address all inquiries to: Ann Vescio, Superintendent
Ann.Vescio@athwestsd.org
Athena Weston School District
375 South Fifth Street
Athena, OR 97813
541-566-3551
