Apply online www.lakelandcollege.edu. Submit LLC application, letter of application, resume, and transcripts if applicable to:  Human Resources, 5001 Lake Land Blvd.  Mattoon, IL 61938.  For questions contact:  Chris Williams, Associate Dean, Hill Correctional Center, cwilliams3327@lakelandcollege.edu. EOE/AA

Vacancy

Riverdale High School

Position

Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor

Description

Riverdale High School, located in Port Byron  in Section 3, is seeking an Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor position for the Fall of 2023.

Riverdale Ag Department has a large Ag Mechanics shop that includes 7 lincoln stick welders

2 new vulcan multi process Welders, 3 lincoln mig welders, 2 oxy fuel stations,Sawstop table saw, lots of newer power and hand tools, 2 storage/tool rooms and Newly wired 3 phase electric in shop.  Riverdale facilities currently include a large classroom with tower garden, smartboard and office. 

Riverdale  is a one to one school with Chromebooks. Courses to be taught are flexible based on the candidate. 

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). There is an extended contract with the school district of 20 additional days outside of the traditional school calendar and Not less than $39,518 plus creditable earnings with consideration for experience.

To Apply & Contact Person

Send letter of interest, resume, recommendations, and copy of transcript, to 

Mr. Keith Stewart, Principal 

Riverdale High School 

9622 256th Street North

Port Byron, IL 61275

kstewart@riverdaleschools.org

The position will remain open until a quality candidate is hired.

Contact Person:

If interested, send letter of interest, resume, and references to Mr. Dustin Schrank, Principal at  schrankd@pcschools535.org

Application Deadline

3/31/2023

Pecatonica High School (District 1)- Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor

Pecatonica High School, located in Section 1 in Winnebago County, has a full-time opening for an Agriculture Teacher and Co-FFA Advisor for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.  Applicants need to meet the State of Illinois certification to teach students in grades 6-12 with appropriate endorsements and credentials.  Successful candidate will Join  the current Mrs. Lexi Hilliker to be apart of the multi teacher program

This agriculture program boasts a variety of agricultural courses and an active FFA chapter.  Current facilities include an agriculture classroom, greenhouse, orchard, garden, bees and a cold frame greenhouse. Possible courses to be taught will be based on candidates strength.

Salary and benefits are determined based on experience & education per the collective bargaining agreement. The position includes a stipend for the FFA Advisor position and the district has been a 3-Circles Grant recipient in the past. 

Please send the following information:  Cover letter, resume, photocopy of college transcripts, photocopy of teaching license, and three letters of recommendation.  Send to Todd France, Principal, Pecatonica High School 1300 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063 or via email at toddfrance@pecschools.com. 

Contact Person:

Todd France, Principal, Pecatonica High School- toddfrance@pecschools.com. 

Apply online.

All applications must include letters of recommendations, copy of valid and appropriate teaching certificates, and transcripts. These should be uploaded to the application online.  For questions, please contact: KC McCarty, Principal of Indian Creek CUSD 425 High School, 506 S. Shabbona Rd, Shabbona, IL 60550. phone: 815-824-2197. 

Iroquois West High School is in search of an Agriculture Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.

This position includes teaching Ag 1, Food Science (sem), Ag Communications (sem), Basic Horticulture (sem), Horticulture Production (sem), Agronomy (sem), Animal Science (sem), Ag Construction (sem), and Ag Mechanics (sem).

Iroquois West High School has an active FFA as well as a supportive FFA Alumni group.

Lab facilities include an Ag Mechanics lab, wood shop, and greenhouse.

This position has additional funding through the Three Circles Grant. 

Normal Community High School, located in Section 9, is seeking TWO Agriscience Education teachers for the upcoming school year. Normal Community is one of two high schools in McLean County Unit #5. Since opening full-time in 2014, the program has grown significantly. Normal Community has also consistently earned recognition at the State and National levels including being named a 2019 Model of Excellence National Finalist (Top 10 FFA Chapter in the Nation).

The McLean County Unit #5 Agriculture Program offers courses in three career pathways: Agricultural Science, Veterinary and Animal Science, and Agriculture Engineering and Technology. At Normal Community High School, over 300 students have requested to enroll in agriscience classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Normal Community is seeking candidates to specialize in the Agriculture Engineering and Technology and Agriculture Science Pathways. Roles and qualifications for these positions are as follows:

For more information, please contact:

Adam Zbrozek, Principal - zbrozekaw@unit5.org

Liz Harris, Unit 5 Agriculture Department Chair - harrisl@unit5.org

John Bergmann, NCHS Science Building Chair - bergmajd@unit5.org

Normal Community High School, located in Section 9, is seeking TWO Agriscience Education teachers for the upcoming school year. Normal Community is one of two high schools in McLean County Unit #5. Since opening full-time in 2014, the program has grown significantly. Normal Community has also consistently earned recognition at the State and National levels including being named a 2019 Model of Excellence National Finalist (Top 10 FFA Chapter in the Nation).

The McLean County Unit #5 Agriculture Program offers courses in three career pathways: Agricultural Science, Veterinary and Animal Science, and Agriculture Engineering and Technology. At Normal Community High School, over 300 students have requested to enroll in agriscience classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Normal Community is seeking candidates to specialize in the Agriculture Engineering and Technology and Agriculture Science Pathways. Roles and qualifications for these positions are as follows:

For more information, please contact:

Adam Zbrozek, Principal - zbrozekaw@unit5.org

Liz Harris, Unit 5 Agriculture Department Chair - harrisl@unit5.org

John Bergmann, NCHS Science Building Chair - bergmajd@unit5.org

All applicants, submit your items for application to Superintendent, Dr. Todd Hellrigel: 

Email - toddh@midwestcentral.org
Mail - 1010 S. Washington / Manito, IL 61546
For questions, call 309.968.6868

Lincoln Community High School, located in Logan County in Section 14, is seeking a high school Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor to join their team. Lincoln’s FFA program has 72 agricultural education students/FFA members and a co-FFA advisor to share FFA duties with. Facilities include classroom, agricultural mechanics lab, a 5-acre test plot, and greenhouse (new in 2021). The school is 1-1 with chromebooks and the agriculture department has a touch-screen promethean board, multiple RealityWorks simulators, and other technologies to utilize in learning. 

Courses for the 2022-2023 school year included Introduction to AFNR, Basic Agriculture Science, Horticultural Production & Management, Agricultural Business, and Agricultural Engineering.

Lincoln Community High School has an incredibly supportive staff, administration, and community. 

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). Lincoln traditionally participates in the Three Circle Grant. Salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The successful candidate will also receive a stipend for being the FFA advisor and an extended contract. The Board of Education pays full TRS, full single health insurance, and dental insurance/life insurance is included. 

To apply, please electronically send a letter of application, resume, and a list of references to: David Helm, principal, at dhelm@lchsrailers.org. 

• 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.

Oakland High School, located in Coles County and Section 18, is seeking an agriculture mechanics or industrial technology teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.  This position would be in addition to their current agriculture teacher. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching construction trades, production technology, introduction to technology and industrial technology &/or agricultural mechanics classes.

Qualified applicants must be licensed to teach Industrial Technology or Agriculture.  Salary and benefits are determined based on the collective bargaining agreement with the Oakland Education Association.  https://www.oakland5.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/525f1b3f441ce/Contract%202021-2024.pdf

Coaching, extra-curricular, and class sponsorship opportunities are available.

To apply mail or email letter of interest, resume with references, and proof of license to:

Tabatha Cohorst
Principal
Oakland CUSD #5
310 N. Teeter St.
Oakland, IL 61943
tabatha.cohorst@oakland5.org

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School CUSD #305 is seeking a motivated and qualified applicant for Agriculture Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. We are located in the heart of central IL as a part of FFA District IV and Section 17. The candidate will continue the tradition of a strong Ag & FFA program for ALAH HS.

Currently the high school offers a wide variety of agriculture courses, which include Ag Mechanics, Ag Business, Animal Science and Intro to Agriculture. A complete list of our classes is found here for this school year. In addition to a traditional classroom, we currently have resources that include a greenhouse, dedicated space within our shop for engines and welding, a test plot with a local farmer as well as a partnership with a local business that hosts 10 acres for the ag teacher to grow our own popcorn as well as manage other producers. Our Ag Program is supported by an outstanding FFA Alumni Association, faculty, administration and communities. Our current FFA members have earned multiple state awards and work throughout the year to have an outstanding chapter.

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School has a student population of approximately 320 students with nearly 70 in FFA. The Ag Department is a part of the Career and Technical education team within the high school.  This team works closely within our school and is able to utilize our local resources and through our area educational resources and grants. District #305 values the FFA program and is seeking a highly motivated candidate that will grow our program, incorporating the most up-to-date science and technology and the vast resources available from our community.

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond is planning on applying for the 3 Circle Grant for the 23-24 school year.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Steffanie Seegmiller at seegmillers@cusd305.org or apply online at ALAH HS Agriculture Educator. This posting closes on March 10.

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 Basic Ag Science. These are our most pivotal courses for new Academy students before transitioning to the new center. The Academy is now offering 17 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.

Please direct email or phone inquiries to:

Zach Shields
Executive Director – Decatur Public Schools Foundation

zshields@dps61.org

(217) 362-3042 (office)

(217) 853-4722 (cell)

Zach Shields
Executive Director – Decatur Public Schools Foundation

zshields@dps61.org

(217) 362-3042 (office)

(217) 853-4722 (cell)

Position: Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor

Description: Shelbyville High School, located in Shelbyville in Section 19 is seeking an Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor position for the Fall of 2023. The Shelbyville Agriculture Department has a mechanics shop, greenhouse, and a 17-acre FFA test plot. Current courses to be taught are dependent upon the candidate strengths.  School is 1 to 1 with Chromebooks. The Agriculture Department has a new touch screen Promethean board, Ag Office Space, and Ag Shop. The Industrial Arts Department has a CNC cutter, full carpentry shop, and full welding shop. Shelbyville has an extremely active and supportive school and administrative staff as well as community.  

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).   

To apply, send as soon as possible your resume and cover letter by email to the Principal Kyle Ladd laddky@shelbyville.k12.il.us If you are interested or have any questions please contact Kyle Ladd at (217) 774-3926 (SHS Office).

Mater Dei High School, located in Section 22, is seeking a full time agriculture teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Courses taught will be determined by the strengths of the hired candidate and the high school needs. Agriculture department facilities include a classroom as well as a wood shop. Within the first year of the program there are approximately 31 students taking an agriculture education course and there is an expectation for more students in 2023-2024.  

More information can be found at the school website. Candidates should have a valid Illinois Teacher License or 60 college credits with 2,000 hours of Agriculture work experience.  This position also includes serving as the chapter FFA Advisor. 

To apply the following should be submitted to the Principal no later than March 30, 2023. 

• Letter of Application

• Resume

Email information to:

Mr. Dennis Litteken, Principal

Mater Dei High School 

dlitteken@materdeiknights.org