Career Technical Education Instructor - Nursery, Landscaping, and Ground Maintenance - El Centro Jr./Sr. High School (Sacramento, CA)

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We are looking for a dynamic individual to grow a nursery landscaping and ground maintenance program at El Centro Jr./Sr. High School, located within the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility at the B.T. Collins Juvenile Justice Center. 

The person we are looking for must have: 

- A passion for working with youth experiencing challenges to their academic and social success. 

- A strong background in the agriculture and natural resources industry with experience working in nursery, landscaping and ground maintenance. 

- The ability and vision to implement a strong program including the development of partnerships with local area businesses to provide apprenticeship or paid on-the-job training opportunities for eligible students upon release from the detention facility. 

For more information on SCOE schools and student programs, please see the following link: https://ccr.scoe.net/programs/schools-and-student-programs

Salary Information

$67,064 to $113,070 per year (2026-27 salary) depending on degrees and experience plus benefits up to $1,134.58 per month for single health coverage, $1,809.58 for 2-party, $2,009.58 family (incl. medical, dental, life, and vision). TSA options available.

DEFINITION

Responsible for the development, implementation, management and teaching of Nursery, Landscaping and Ground Maintenance to students. The instructor will be responsible for developing student skills and knowledge commensurate to the course standards.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

Appropriate Administrator

SUPERVISION OVER

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

(Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.)

• Utilizes a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods which assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the course; 
• Annually prepares and submits a course of study including course objectives, student performance objectives, and daily lesson plans; 
• Annually prepares and submits a program budget and is responsible for making requests for materials and supplies not to exceed the amount and types of expenditures set forth in the course's approved budget;
• Develops appropriate student performance objectives to be achieved while enrolled in this course; 
• Develops charts and graphs indicating student progress; 
• At the completion or termination of a student's training, submits a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved; 
• Assists in student placement activities; accurately and punctually submits all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting; 
• Establishes an advisory committee which will include representatives from related businesses, industries, unions, professional organizations and other public and/or private agencies providing the same or related training; 
• Holds a minimum of one meeting during each school year with the advisory committee; 
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings as required; 
• Performs other related duties as directed; 
• Observes the policies for credentialed personnel as set forth by the county office of education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Possess or qualify for a California designated subject career technical or vocational education teaching credential authorizing instruction in nursery, landscaping, and ground maintenance; 
• Appropriate certification for teaching English language learners required;
• Experience working with at-risk and/or students with disabilities desirable.

To qualify for a career technical credential, the minimum requirement is three years of full-time, paid or non-paid, work experience directly related to each subject to be named on the credential.  Forty-eight semester units of post-secondary vocational training related to the industry sector named on the credential and verified by official transcript may be substituted for a maximum of two of the three years of required work experience.  Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the industry sector to be listed on the credential or one year of full-time general education teaching experience in preschool or grades K-12 may be used to meet up to one year of the experience requirement. At least one year of the required work experience shall be within the last five years, or two years within the last ten years, immediately preceding the issuance of the preliminary credential.

Knowledge of: 

• Effective instructional methods and techniques which are used in assisting persons to gain the skills needed for entry level positions in the field of Nursery, Landscaping and Ground Maintenance: 
• Specific skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for achieving employment in Nursery, Landscaping and Ground Maintenance; 
• Employment trends in course-related careers. 

Skill and Ability to:

• Follow instructions and work independently without constant supervision; 
• Develop program goals and student performance objectives; 
• Analyze and evaluate outlined performance objectives; 
• Gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students; 
• Analyze instructional situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action to obtain maximum learning; 
• Implement behavior modification techniques into practical situations; 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 
• Effectively use and operate audio-visual and other equipment normally used for instruction in this occupation.

Other Characteristics

Willingness to travel as needed to conduct work assignments and to drive or arrange for alternative transportation for such travel. Driving will require compliance with all legal requirements, including a driver’s license and insurance as appropriate.