Vacancy

Second Position Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor West Carroll High School

Position

 2022-2023SY-One Agriculture/Construction Trades/Co-op Teacher, PEL required 

a. Agriculture Endorsement 

b. Construction Trades Endorsement 

c. Co-op Education Courses Required for Endorsement 

i. Organization and Administration of Career and Technical Cooperative Education Programs 

ii. Coordination Techniques of Career and Technical Cooperative Education Programs 

d. Math and/or Science endorsement preferred 

e. Three Circles grant and SAE grant

Description

After 32 years in Agriculture Education, Mr. Don Mathey is retiring. West Carroll  High School, located in Savanna in Section 1, is seeking an Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor position.

The West Carroll Ag Department has an Ag Mechanics shop, and an 11-acre FFA test plot. Current courses to be taught (although, flexible based on candidates) Basic Ag Mechanics, Ag Mechanics, Construction, Agricultural Welding, Agricultural Engine Maintenance, Agricultural Electricity Systems.  West Carroll High School is 1 to 1 with Chromebooks. The Agriculture Department does have a Smartboard and Ag Office Space. Agriculture is very important in our community.  Our new teacher would have tremendous community support. The new teacher would join the current Ag Teacher Mrs. Christina Polk.

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).  The contract length is per the WCEA collective bargaining agreement with the school district participating in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.  Salary range is from $33,516-$73,736 per year plus district-paid TRS, health insurance and life insurance.   More information may be found at wc314.org in the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreement for WCEA.

To Apply & Contact Person

To apply, send as soon as possible your resume, cover letter, credentials and letters of reference by mail to the district office at West Carroll School District #314 642 S. East Street Mount Carroll, IL 61053 and/or apply online by sending your materials to the district secretary at dmyers@wc314.org 

If you are interested or have any questions please contact Mr. Joe Hansen, WCHS Principal, or Mrs. Julie Katzenberger, WC Superintendent.

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