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  Teaching Vacancy - PORTA High School  
  Allie Bode  5/19/2025 10:16:00 AM  
     
 

Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor Position – PORTA High School

PORTA High School in Menard County (Section 14) is looking for a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor to lead the agricultural education program.

Qualifications (must meet one of the following):

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Secondary Level endorsement in Agricultural Education

  • OR 60+ college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution + 2,000 hours of work experience in agriculture

  • OR 8,000+ hours of work experience in agriculture

About the Position:
This position includes teaching and FFA advising responsibilities. It may qualify for Three Circle Grant compensation.
Courses for the next school year include:

  • Advanced Plant & Animal Science

  • Exploratory Ag

  • Animal Science

  • Horticulture I & II

  • Welding I & II

  • Vet Tech I & II

  • 8th Grade Ag/Shop

Additional rotating courses:

  • Natural Resource Conservation

  • Agribusiness

  • Soils & Fertilizers

  • Plant Science

Facilities include a greenhouse (added in 2021) and a large welding shop.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter, resume, proof of certification, and a list of references to:
Shannon Duling, Superintendent
Email: sduling@porta202.org
PORTA CUSD #202
17651 Bluejay Road
Petersburg, IL 62675
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Allie Bode
Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)
Phone: 309--97-3-63 Cell: 309-973-6335
Email: abode@ilaged.org
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