Vacancy Fall 2026 Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Illini Bluffs High School

llini Bluffs Located in Section 5, District 1, is seeking an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor for 2026-2027.

Duties
Illini Bluffs High School is looking for a student-centered individual looking to work in a supportive learning environment. This position will have access to teach in a brand new, state-of-the-art greenhouse, a recently renovated classroom, have access to all new welding and lab equipment, and serve as an FFA sponsor.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or CTE (career and technical education) certification with proper endorsements.

Salary/Benefits

Salary:
The starting salary for the 2025-2026 school year is $45,036 (BA + 0)
The starting salary for the 2026-2027 school year has not been established yet. Certified negotiations are this spring.
3 Circles Grant available to the applicant for an extended year contract along with FFA stipend

Benefits:

Health and dental insurance:
- The school board pays 90% of the premium for single coverage and 80% of the premium for the cost of dependents for medical and/or dental insurance,
Sick days:
- 12 paid sick days per year
Personal days:
- 3 paid personal days per year

Performance Descriptors:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state BOE.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by administration and CBA.
Promotes public relations for the school's programs and activities.
Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the administrator.
Contacts the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School Board for the district.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
Maintains regular attendance.
Adheres to the professional code of conduct.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Evaluation: Based upon State guidelines and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job Posting Date

2/18/2026

-- John Heiser

Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)

Phone: 815-509-5404

Cell: 815-509-5404

Email: jheiser@ilaged.org

Address: 535 Elm Pl, Suite #4, Princeton, IL 61356

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