Forestry Teacher

Winona-Montgomery School District

Forestry Teacher 2026-2027

Position: Forestry Teacher (Career and Technical Education - CTE)

Licensure Endorsement: MDE Endorsement Code 914 - Forestry Career Pathway

Position Summary:

The Forestry Teacher is responsible for planning, instructing, and evaluating students in the MDE-approved secondary Forestry Career Pathway program. The primary goal is to prepare students with the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for entry-level employment and/or postsecondary education in the forestry and natural resources industry. The teacher will manage classroom, lab, and field environments to ensure a safe and effective learning experience that meets all state and federal guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction and Curriculum Delivery Deliver instruction using the state-adopted curriculum framework, covering topics such as legal land descriptions, tree and log calculations, timber cruising, marketing, reforestation, and fire management/safety.

Hands-on Learning: Provide practical, hands-on field experience, which may include managing an outdoor lab or forest site, utilizing specialized equipment, and integrating modern technologies like unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Assessment: Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to track student competency and progress.

Student Development: Advise students on academic and career matters, guiding them in the completion of Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) and preparing them for industry-recognized credentials.

Classroom Management: Maintain student records, manage a safe and effective learning environment, and ensure all equipment and supplies are properly maintained and utilized.

Professional Development: Immediately enroll in and actively participate in the Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) program and complete an individualized professional development plan (PDP) as required by MDE.

Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all instruction and activities comply with MDE guidelines, as well as water quality and forestry best management practices.

Technology Integration: Validate technology competency using an MDE-approved assessment such as IC3 and complete a MDE-approved certification for online learning workshop.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in Forestry or a related field approved by the MDE Coordinator of Agriculture Programs. (An associate degree may be acceptable with additional experience).

Occupational Experience:

With a bachelor's degree or higher: At least one year of verifiable full-time occupational experience in the forestry field within the past ten years.

With an associate degree: At least two years of verifiable full-time occupational experience in the forestry field within the past ten years.

Licensure: Must be eligible for or currently hold a Mississippi Educator License with a specific endorsement for the Forestry Career Pathway (Code 914).

Background: Ability to pass all required background checks mandated by state law.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.