How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and ISBE credentials to:
Orangeville High School
Mrs. Julie Katzenberger, Superintendent
jkatzenberger@orangevillecusd.com
201 S. Orange St. Orangeville, IL 61060

Or apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/orangeville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=276

Prairie Central High School, located in Section 9, is seeking a full- time Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Courses to be taught could include: Orientation to Industrial Technology, CAD, Construction Tools, Advanced Woods, Metals, Geometry in Construction, and Home Maintenance

Qualifications:

Candidates must: be licensed in the state of Illinois to teach Industrial Technology or Agriculture; have the ability to work well with administration, staff, students and parents; be a positive influence on students and staff; and have strong organizational skills. 

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Prairie Central will be negotiating a new contract for next school year. The state minimum teacher salary for FY25 is $41,188. Actual salary will depend on negotiated wages taking into consideration experience and education. A sign-on bonus is available. 
This position may include extended contract days with an option to utilize the Three Circle Grant.

Prairie Central is in the midst of constructing an addition on its Ag/IT wing, providing additional support and opportunities for students and staff.

Contact Person: 
Wade Czerwonka, Principal 
Prairie Central High School  
411 N 7th Street  
Fairbury, IL 61739 
815-692-2355

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• Work cooperatively with a team of Agriculture teachers to ensure consistency of instruction.
• Contribute to and support curriculum development and instructional improvement.
• Use research based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher order thinking.
• Prepare teaching plans, demonstrations, and instructional materials for Agriculture Science and Technology classes.
• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
• Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs.
• Conduct site visits and keep records of SAE's at the local and state levels as recommended by the State Department of Education.
• Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
• Work cooperatively with teacher of all departments to support a collaborative school culture.
• Accept professional development opportunities and commit to continual improvement.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Provide strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Be willing to serve as advisor for the FFA chapter. Be willing to work with the FFA Alumni members.

Immediate Vacancy- Decatur Eisenhower Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor

The Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy (www.itstartswithag.com) seeks an Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor to join the current Andreas Ag Academy staff comprised of Becca Merrill, Delia Jackson, Scott Davidson, and Clayton Thomas. The successful applicant will take up teaching duties at Eisenhower High School in August 2023. This new position will join an agriculture teaching team managing three sites – one teacher at each high school, and three at the new FFA Agriculture Education Center; this team works cooperatively to advise two Andreas Academy FFA Chapters. Students from Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools jointly operate horticulture and livestock activities. 

For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Andreas Academy will transition most instruction to the $11 million FFA Agriculture Education Center. The facility is under construction and slated for completion in Spring 2023. This facility and adjoining production acreage will house Andreas Academy courses and serve as a host site for regional and state chapters to meet for special events. Responsibilities for this posted include teaching Introduction to Agriculture and Ag Biology. These are our most pivotal courses for new Academy students before transitioning to the new center. The Academy is now offering17 separate courses for older students, with several thematic pathways available in Power and Structural Systems, Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Agribusiness and Leadership, and Food Science. 

Created through partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation – www.thehowardgbuffettfoundation.org – the Andreas Academy has grown to 465 students in its fifth year of operation. Its objective is to engage non-traditional students in exploring careers in Agriculture. 100% of the students are FFA members, with a focus on encouraging creative SAE immersions. More than 80 area businesses, such as Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), media outlets, family farms and community partners operate as an advisory panel in support of the program. The Academy continues to strengthen ties with the four major universities in Illinois that provide agriculture education to create strategic connections with other collegiate agricultural programs.

An important component of Andreas Academy activities is managing a 15-acre Living Science Farm (www.facebook.com/LivingScienceFarm) to host instructional enrichment activities for animal science, agriculture test and production plots, student-run entrepreneurship, and related hands-on learning experiences.

The successful applicant may have a special interest in one or more focus areas but must demonstrate proficiency in facilitating classwork for each pathway. Instructors utilize both CASE curriculum and other online-focused resources to deliver content. The Academy covers costs for CASE training and other relevant professional development opportunities. This position offers a competitive salary/benefits package, including significant additional compensation through the Three Circle Grant.  To apply for the position click here.

Zach Shields
Executive Director – Decatur Public Schools Foundation

zshields@dps61.org

(217) 362-3042 (office)

(217) 853-4722 (cell)

Heritage High School is seeking a full-time Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  Courses to be taught could include: Architectural Drafting CAD, Communication & Energy Technology, Construction, Engineering Drafting CAD, Introduction to Drafting, Introduction to House Construction, Production & Transportation Technology, Welding Materials & Processing and Woodworking Materials & Processing.  Heritage High School has equipment, tools and hardware in an expansive shop and CAD lab. 

Candidates must be licensed in the state of Illinois to teach Industrial Technology or Agriculture; have the ability to work well with administration, staff, students and parents; be a positive influence on students and staff; and have strong organizational skills.  Accelerated CTE Licensure may be available through ISBE.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Heritage High School Principal, Corey White at corey.white@heritage8.org.

Joppa- Maple Grove Unit District 23, located in Section 25, is seeking a full time agriculture teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Courses taught will be determined by the strengths of the hired candidate and the high school needs. 

Facilities include classroom and shop. Within the program there are approximately 45 students taking an agriculture education course. 

More information can be found at the school website. Candidates should have a valid Illinois Teacher License. Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement.  This position also includes an FFA stipend and/or the Three Circles Grant. 

To apply the following should be submitted to the Superintendent as soon as possible:

• Employment Application

• Letter of Application

• Resume

• Copy of Transcripts

• Proof of License

• Three letters of recommendation

Email information to:

Mr. Greg Goins

Joppa- Maple Grove Unit District 23

ggoins@joppa38.com