Summary 

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide a comprehensive Horticulture instructional program committed to quality teaching and successful student achievement. Employees in this classification will be responsible for providing classroom instruction; administering tests; evaluating student performance and maintaining accurate documentation as required by state standards. 

Knowledge & Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Teaches classes and instructs; conducts learning activities
• Determines need for supplies; ensure proper storage and security of supplies; obtains quotes as needed
• Prepares lesson plans, course overviews and course syllabi
• Prepares and oversees projects
• Selects appropriate learning material for assigned classes
• Prepares attendance records and administers attendance policy
• Maintains cleanliness of class/grounds/labs area
• Maintain security of tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Information:

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills 

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.