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Job Title: DAY TRADE INSTRUCTOR - AGRISCIENCE/HORTICULTURAL
Posting Date: April 25, 2008
Closing Date: November 5, 2008
Salary Range: DFT - (annually)
The DPS is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Teacher or Day Trade Teacher of Agriscience/Horticultural at Randolph Vocational Center. Applicants should be motivated and possess excellent organizational and people skills. Applicants should also be interested in training young people to be tomorrow's agriscience/horticultural aspirants. Randolph Career and Technical Center provides state of the art equipment in a real-world environment and is committed to academic excellence.
Job Type: Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Director/Designee
Location: Randolph Career and Technical Center
High School Diploma. If candidate does not possess a teaching certificate, applicant must agree to enroll in a certified teaching institute working towards his/her Michigan Teaching Certificate. Secondary teaching certification and vocational license desired.
Competency-based curriculum development experience desired. Candidate must have at least four (4) years of relevant full-time (forty hours per week) field experience in the following areas: Agriscience/Horticultural with knowledge in floral design, landscaping, and greenhouse (8000 hours). Two years or 4000 hours must be within the six (6) years preceding submission of application. The right candidate must be student-focused and foster a positive student-learning environment. Candidate will assess student learning. Candidate must be able to work cooperatively with his/her peers. (CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE AT TIME OF APPLICATION).
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the Director the Day Trade Instructor - AgriscIence/Horticultural will:
1. Develops and teaches competency-based curriculum to provide classroom theory and laboratory application. Facilitates assessment projects.
2. Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on characteristics of effective teaching.
3. Builds good interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students and colleagues.
4. Establishes student success as a primary teaching goal and provide opportunities for all students to experience success.
5. Promotes academic achievement for all students, including advising, and may include travel.
6. Monitors and keeps accurate records of student classroom effort and homework providing the most efficient use of academic learning time.
7. Establishes a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of all students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student.
8. Provides for the well-being, health and safety of all students.
9. Adheres to the direction of and responds to administrative supervision.
10. Seeks out and participates in professional staff growth experiences.
11. Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students.
12. Updates and utilizes all available Agriscience/Horticultural training and provides hands-on experiences to the student learner.
13. Works closely with an advisory committee in planning the training to meet changing demands in industry; update instructional procedures to include new technological practices and knowledge.
14. Maintains and facilitates industry advisory board.
15. Requisition materials in accordance with Center’s policies and maintain an accurate inventory of Agriscience/Horticultural classroom supplies and equipment.
16. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by the director or his/her designee.
You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.
Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: DAY TRADE INSTRUCTOR - AGRISCIENCE/HORTICULTURAL
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
