Job Opportunities
Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor
Must have, or be able to acquire, a valid ND teaching license and pass FBI background check.
Position to include advisement of FFA
203 day contract (school year plus 20 days – paid at daily rate) August 2023 through June 2024.
Position open until filled.
Facility information
Two classrooms – one for instruction, other for labs. Can be opened up to create one large classroom.
30’x 70’Natural Gas heated High-Tunnel Greenhouse with Automated sides that open and close at changeable set points as well as automated fans/ventilation. Plans to be set up for automated watering.
Future plans to add 30’x 30’ year round greenhouse and headroom attached to classroom.
Access to Welding lab: 11 booths plus a portable station so 12 total as well as 4x6 CNC plasma table.
Access to Wood shop: SawStop table saw, band saw, drill press, large work tables.
Access to Auto shop: Drive on hoist, two post hoist, tire changing/balancing machine.
One block from North Dakota Winter Show building
Space outside classroom frequented by wildlife (deer, turkeys, rabbits), great for projects and activities.
Salary Benefits
Base Salary DOE: $40,000-74,000 (22-23 salary schedule) Can bring in up to 10 years of experience.
20 day extended contract paid at daily rate: $4300-$8000
Additional compensation for FFA advisor and # competitions attended: $1,500+
23-25 Negotiated agreement yet to be finalized, so increases to the above likely.
Full Single Health plan provided. Low deductible/co-pay
Disability Insurance provided. Board pays 7.75% of employees TFFR
Other Information
Teaching load: Sem. 1- Ag. Sales, Natural Resources, Intro. to Ag., Exploring Agriculture (8th grade, new group every quarter), Agronomy, Horticulture., Intro to Ag. online. Sem. 2 – Vet. Science, Agronomy, Foundations of Ag, Exploring Ag., Agribusiness, Livestock Production, Intro to Ag online.
Serve students from Maple Valley, Valley City, Barnes County North, and Litchville-Marion in a Center setting located in Valley City.
Interested applicants please send Application materials to derrick.bopp@k12.nd.us include resume, cover letter, and contact info. for 3 references
Career Counselor
The Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Tech. Center in collaboration with Litchville-Marion Public Schools has a counselor position available at Litchville-Marion School District for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. Applicant must be able to meet State Certification requirements.
Salary dependent upon experience. Benefits include: health and life insurance, retirement plan, disability and more.
Candidates should submit Resume, Cover Letter, and three letters of reference to Derrick Bopp at 801 Valley Ave SE, Valley City, ND, 58072 or via email at derrick.bopp@k12.nd.us.