The agricultural education instructor is employed by the local school district to teach agricultural
education courses offered by the local district and approved by the Oklahoma Department of
Career and Technology Education and the State Department of Education. The agricultural
education instructor is to assist and supervise all students in developing a Supervised
Agricultural Experience (SAE). In addition, the agricultural education instructor will serve as
advisor of the local FFA chapter and promote FFA activities as an integral part of the agricultural
education experience. Finally, the agricultural education instructor is encouraged to promote and
offer adult education to the community.
Duties:
1. Instructor will maintain an active advisory committee. The committee will officially meet
at least once annually to discuss the direction of the program. A record of the minutes
should be kept on file.
2. Instructor will supervise student's SAEs though school based, worksite, and/or home
visits. Also, the instructor will provide feedback and direction to the student's SAE.
3. The instructor will serve the educational needs of the students in grades 8-12 by
providing the latest knowledge and skills associated with the area being taught. The
instructor will also provide the opportunity for students to obtain a state recognized level
of achievement.
4. The instructor will be provided 1 hour of planning and 1 hour of supervision of student's
SAEs. It is recommended that the hour of supervision be placed at the end of the school
day. This will allow the instructor additional daylight hours to make worksite and home
supervisory visits.
5. The instructor is a full-time, 12-month employee and will teach only approved
agricultural education courses.
6. The instructor should provide various adult education courses for the local community
supporters and patrons.
7. The instructor will outline a summer calendar detailing FFA activities, judging contests,
and/or livestock shows that he/she will be attending. The summer calendar should also
include the instructor's scheduled vacation.
8. The instructor will maintain an active program during the summer. The instructor will
continue to supervise students SAEs. The instructor will promote student attendance and
provide transportation for students to attend FFA leadership activities, summer field days,
and/or livestock events and shows. In addition, the instructor should work with the local
community on projects or activities. Also, the instructor will attend professional
development.
9. Two weeks’ vacation time will be earned each year. In lieu of two weeks’ vacation time,
three weeks each year may be allowed for professional improvement if requested by local
school authorities and approved by the state program administrator for Agricultural
Education.
10. The local school district will abide by State Rules and Regulations in regard to course
enrollment numbers in agricultural education courses.
11. The instructor will provide opportunities for students to participate and be active in the
local FFA chapter.
12. The instructor will submit all reports required by the Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education and FFA office in a timely manner.
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