Rock Falls High School, located in Rock Falls, IL, in Whiteside County, Section 2, has a full-time opening for the 2026-27 school year for an Agricultural Education teacher and FFA advisor.
The Rock Falls agriculture program has an Ag Boosters group that manages the Ag plot of 70 acres. Facilities currently include a field plot, a dedicated Ag classroom, and a full teaching kitchen with 6 student stations.
The courses to be taught currently include upper-level Food Science courses, and Rock Falls High School will be flexible with other class offerings depending on the qualified candidates' specific skills and interests.
Qualifications
Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS); 6-12 certification preferred, but not required.
Salary/Benefits
Salary (BS/BA+0=$38,338) and benefits per the collective bargaining agreement. RFHS offers a 10% sign-on bonus for 1st year teachers. The district currently offers a 12-month extended contract as the school district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.
Additional Notes
The district offers a tuition waiver for out-of-district children of staff members. Other extracurricular activities will be available during the upcoming 26-27 school year.
How to Apply
You can email your resume/credentials to: mikeb@rfhs301.org or mail your information to Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Mike Berentes. Please include a letter of interest and two current letters of recommendation. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately; interviews may be conducted and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
School District website: www.rfhs301.org
Application Deadline: 11/21/2025
Start Date: 8/10/2026