Openings as of 4/5/2025

2025 - 2026 Coordinator - Agri-STEM

JobID: 5203

Position Type:
  Central Administration/Coordinator Agri-STEM Center


Date Posted:
  3/31/2025


Location:
  Agri-STEM Complex


  Job Title:        Coordinator, Agri-STEM Center               Wage/Hour Status:    Exempt
                                                                                            
Reports to:      Executive Director, Career & Technical Education                                              
                                                                       
Dept./School:   Career and Technical Education                  Length of Contract:  12 months
 
               Revised:  4/1/2021
 
Primary Purpose:
 
Provide leadership in the design and development, implementation and management of the Agri-STEM center.  Serve as the administrator for the center which includes all duties of a principal.  Serve as a liaison between the high school campuses and the center.  Collaborate with other district level staff in selecting agricultural science curriculum and course offerings.  Participate in the hiring process for all district Agricultural Science teachers.  Coach all district Agricultural Science teachers.  Assist with recruitment of students and development of programs.  Oversee all facilities at the center.
 
Qualifications:                                                                                                                       
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of secondary school operations
Thorough understanding of Agriculture programs
Ability to plan and manage a budget
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop relationships with higher education, state agencies, agriculture industry,
        community groups, non-profit organizations, and stock show professionals
Ability to supervise employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with
        executive management, campus principals, campus counselors, and outside organizations
 
Experience:
Three years recent experience as a classroom teacher in agriculture
Demonstrated history of success in a variety of career development events and leadership    development events
Administrative/leadership experience considered
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
Instructional Management
 
1. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs and help teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
2.       Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process
3.       Work directly with teachers to ensure effective instructional strategies are implemented
4. Identify opportunities for increased participation in Leadership Development events and Career Development events. 
5.       Participate in development and evaluation of agriculture programs
School/Organizational Climate
6.        Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
7.        Promote opportunities for all students to participate in Leadership Development events and  
8.        Be sensitive and fair with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Personnel Management
9. Conduct employee performance appraisals and conferences. 
10. Oversee the interviewing, selection and orientation of new staff in conjunction with the CTE Executive Director
11. Conduct professional growth and development of teachers
12. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
 
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
 
13. Supervise all operations of the center including facilities
14. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
15. Supervise and monitor student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
16. Work with CTE Executive Director and faculty to compile annual budget based on documented program needs
17. Oversee the requisition of supplies, textbooks, and equipment
18. Oversee inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
19. Develop safety and security campus plan and conduct safety and security practice activities
20. Coordinate transportation, custodial, and other support services
21. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
 
Student Management
 
22. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
23. Communicate effectively with students and staff and student discipline is appropriate and equitable
24. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
25. Ensure school rules are uniformly observed
26. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
27. Supports, coordinates, and advises student activities including stock shows, center events, FFA program activities
 
School/Community Relations
 
28. Articulate the center’s mission to the community and solicit support in realizing mission
29. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
30. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
General Employee Requirements:
• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
• Share in the development and implementation of district plans
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a role model for students
 
 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                                   
Supervise teachers, custodians, farm manager, clerical personnel and others as assigned 
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours
 
 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
Approved by                                                                                        Date                                              
 
Reviewed by                                                                                        Date                                              
 




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