Open Positions for Converse County School District #1

Openings as of 3/29/2025

DHS Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor

JobID: 1846

Position Type:
  Career & Technical Education/Teacher - Secondary


Date Posted:
  2/26/2025


Location:
  Douglas High School


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


  Converse County School District #1 is searching for an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Douglas High School.

Experience the Difference while you Make the Difference! We are looking for a career-oriented team player who is enthusiastic about all things education while improving the lives of our students. #LifeReady.  

If you seek a progressive school district that ensures all students succeed by "Working Together to Achieve Excellence" then you need to apply to join the Bearcat Nation!

Why Converse County School District #1?

Reasons YOU should teach in Converse County School District #1:
1. Competitive Salary Schedule: (Depending on Experience/Education).  Benefits Included.
   • Bachelors, Step 1: $51,000
   • Masters, Step 1: $58,800
2. A variety of Insurance Benefit packages provide employees with options, including district-covered life insurance plans.  
3. Supporting a Collaborative Team Environment through the Professional Learning Collaboration (PLC) process.
4. Fostering Professional Development. 
5. High-achieving extracurricular activities. Opportunities to coach and sponsor activities in exceptional facilities. 
6. Community Activities:
   • North Platte River provides excellent trout fishing and rafting, canoeing sport recreation.
   • Glendo Reservoir provides excellent walleye fishing and water skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities.
   • Laramie Peak provides excellent big-game hunting opportunities along with hiking, mountain biking, and camping.  
   • 1 hour to downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities.
7. Wyoming State Fair is held in Douglas each year, and fairgrounds provide rodeo and concert opportunities.
8. Eastern Wyoming Community College provides educational opportunities for staff and students.  
9. Location:
   • 45 minutes from Casper where many Wyoming High School state activities are held each year.
   • 3 hours from Denver, Colorado where you can catch a professional game or spend the weekend.   
Purpose Statement
The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Functions
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Assesses student progress towards learning goals and expectations for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date information regarding student learning using the grading and date warehouse implemented by the district for the purpose of generating appropriate grading and evaluation of student knowledge and content.
• Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, computer labs, assemblies, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, discipline issues, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Staff Testimonies:
• "CCSD #1 is the most supportive work environment that I think I have ever worked in. The other teachers that I work with sincerely care about the students and helping them to be successful in their lives and are always willing to lend a hand to help others. Administration shares that goal and trusts the teachers to do what's best for their students."
 
• "Continuing teacher education is an exciting plus to employment with the Converse County School District #1. This opportunity has furthered my knowledge so that I can better serve the District and the students we educate."
 
• "I have always felt supported and cared for by our administration.  Our district is a team and works to support each other- it doesn't feel like a competition, but a team together moving forward.  Interacting with our student's families and building that team has brought me joy."
Education
• Bachelor's degree in education
Certification Requirements: Wyoming PTSB Agriculture Educator Certification, or Professional, Industry, and Careers (PIC) Permit
 
More Information: Justin Carr, Principal - (307) 358-2940
 
To Appy: http://ccsd1.org 
Position open until filled with screening to begin immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Converse County School District #1 is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.  It is the District's policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds.




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