Teaching Vacancies

  Total District Openings Listed: 11
  District Openings Filled: 1
  Placement Percentage: 9.1%
[Dist I] | [Dist II] | [Dist III] | [Dist IV] | [Dist V] |
[College or University] | [Ag Lit Coordinator] |

Vacancies Listed for District I



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[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     Ashton-Franklin Center
Position     High School Ag/Science Teacher
Description     Seeking a high school science teacher to teach in the 8 Block format. Duties will include a combination of science and agriculture science classes. Ideal candidate will possess and display an in-depth knowledge of varied instructional strategies in the science area and be highly qualified to teach both ag and science courses.
Contact
Person
    Please mail statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts and three letters of reference to Mrs. Tammy Harvey, Principal, Ashton Franklin Center High School, 611 Western Avenue, Ashton, IL 61006.
Deadline to Apply: March 5, 2010
District     1
Status     OPEN
School     Geneseo High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / Co-FFA Advisor
Description     Geneseo High School, a comprehensive high school of 950 students which is located just north of I-80 in Section 3, is currently accepting applications for a full-time agriculture teacher. The new teacher will be part of a two teacher program with Brian Stahl and will share the FFA responsibilities. Prospective candidates should be capable of teaching Ag Mechanics and Ag Construction. Course topics will include welding, small engines, and basic construction. The courses can easily be expanded to include diesel, advanced welding, multi-cylinder/performance engines, advanced building design and construction. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract, but the range is likely to be between $29,175.49 and 48,410.13 annually.

An application deadline has not been set; however, the goal is to hire prior to March 26th.

Starting date – August 16th, 2010
Contact
Person
    Interested candidates may apply online at the Geneseo School District website - http://www.dist228.org
District     1

Vacancies Listed for District II



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     LeRoy High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Description     LeRoy High School, located in Section 9 fifteen miles SouthEast of Bloomington, is seeking an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2010-2011 school year. 10 Month Contract will be offered and salary is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Current courses taught include: Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Business, Ag Leadership, Ag Science, BSAA, and Horticulture.
Contact
Person
    Interested candidates please submit Letter of Application; Resume; Credentials; Copy of State Certificate(s); Minimum of three letters of recommendation to:

Mr. Steve Reschke, Principal
LeRoy Jr./Sr. High School
505 E. Center St.
LeRoy, IL 61752
(309) 962-2911
(309) 962-8421 – Fax
District     2
Status     OPEN
School     Watseka High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Description     Watseka High School, located in Section 10, is a three year old program and is seeking an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2010-2011 school year.

Courses taught include Intro to Ag, Ag Mechanics 1&2, Ag Construction, and Ag Science.

Facilities include construction and welding labs as well as a 6-acre land lab.

Contract is for 10 months; 9-month base salary is $31,928. Board pays 9% TRS benefit plus full premium for single health care, including medical, dental, vision, drug card.
Contact
Person
    District website: http://www.watseka-u9.k12.il.us/
How To Apply: Apply online, http://www.watseka-u9.k12.il.us/Application%20Page.htm

Or: Send resume to: Mr. Kurt Spilker, Watseka Comm. High School, 138 S. Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
District     2

Vacancies Listed for District III



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[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     VIT High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Description     VIT High School, which is located in Western Fulton County in Table Grove and Section 12, is currently accepting applications for a full-time agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Course offering will include Introduction to Agriculture, Intro to Ag Mechanics, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, and Horticulture. Base salary - $28,066, board paid TRS, most or all of individual health insurance paid, and $10,000 life insurance. Start date – 8/2010

Application deadline – 3.10.2010

Contact
Person
    Candidates should send a letter of application, resume, copy of teaching certificate, and transcript to:
Phil Snowden, Principal
VIT High School
1500 E. US 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
309-758-5136

psnowden@vit2.org

District     3
Status     OPEN
School     Delavan High School
Position     Applications are no longer accepted
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District     3

Vacancies Listed for District IV



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Status     OPEN
School     Urbana High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Description    
Urbana High School Agriculture Teaching Position.
Type 9 certification required. Please contact Dr. Laura Taylor if you have any questions at 217-384-2505. The following courses are taught: Basic Mechanics and Construction, Advanced Construction, Advanced Mechanics, and Environmental Science.
Facilities include classroom, mechanics shop, and school garden.
Around 100 students enrolled in agriculture courses. Active FFA chapter of over 70 members. Supportive administration!
Contact
Person
    Dr. Laura Taylor
Principal
Urbana High School
1002 South Race Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Telephone 217.384.3505
Fax 217.384.3532
District     4

Vacancies Listed for District V



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     New Athens High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Description     The New Athens High School is located in St. Clair County of Section 22 just southeast of St. Louis. 50+ students are taking agriculture courses(AgriScience, AgriMechanics, AgriBusiness, and Horticulture) out of nearly 170 students in grades 9-12. Facilities include: classroom and mechanics lab. Extended contract is available. Supportive administration, FFA Alumni, and community. Thank you to Whitney Hand for three successful years of teaching. For more information: http://www.na60.org/high-school
Contact
Person
    Prior to March 31, 2010, send letter of interest, resume, copy of grade transcript, and copy of teaching certificate to:

Mr. Dennis Works
Principal
New Athens High School
501 Hanft Street
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Email: dworks@na60.org
District     5
Status     OPEN
School     Shawnee High School at Wolf Lake
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Description     The Shawnee High School is located in Union County of Section 24 in the village of Wolf Lake along Highway 3 west of Carbondale. 60+ students are taking agriculture courses(AgriScience, AgriMechanics, and Natural Resources) out of nearly 145 students in grades 9-12. Facilities include: classroom, garden/nursery, and mechanics lab. Supportive administration and community. Salary/Benefits: Based on certified teacher salary schedule. Paid sick, personal and bereavement leave and partially paid health insurance. For more information: http://www.shawneeffa.org/
http://housman.homestead.com/SHAWNEE.html
Contact
Person
    Prior to April 15, 2010, send letter of interest, resume, copy of college transcripts, copy of teaching certificate, and three letters of reference to:

Crystal Housman
Principal
Shawnee High School
P.O. Box 128
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
618-833-5709

District     5
 
Status     OPEN
School     Lovejoy High School at Brooklyn
Position     Agriscience Teacher
Description     The Lovejoy High School is located in St. Clair County of Section 22 along Highway 3 just minutes from downtown St. Louis. Approximately 70 students are enrolled in agriscience courses in grades 6-12. Mr. Don Kaiser - dkaiser@stclair.k12.il.us - will be retiring in May after a successful career of 20+ years in the profession. Course offerings include: Agriscience, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, Physical Science Applications in Agriculture, and 6th, 7th, 8th grade science courses. Great opportunity to teach at an urban school. Preference for candidates to be certified in agriculture and science or willing to get certified in these areas. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. View their website at http://www.lovejoy.stclair.k12.il.us
Contact
Person
    Prior to March 5, send a letter of interest, resume, copy of grade transcript, copy of teaching certificate, and two letters of reference to:
Dr. Raelynn Parks- Superintendent/Principal
Brooklyn Unit School District #188
800 Madison Street
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
(618) 271-9108 - fax
District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Vienna High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Jason West
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District     5

Vacancies Listed for College or University



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Status     OPEN
School     Illinois Central College
Position     Faculty - Agriculture (Tenure Track – 1 Position)
Description     Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified individual to provide lecture and laboratory instruction and student support activities for the existing Agriculture programs for both Transfer and Applied Science students. Classes include soils, soil fertility, crop science, agricultural business management, harvesting/drying/storing grain, and agricultural credit /finance. Necessary qualifications are a Master’s Degree in Agriculture and 2000 hours of non-teaching experience in agriculture. Skill requirements include planning and operating the forty acre Illinois Central College Agronomy Center. Desirable qualifications include academic specialties in plant and soil sciences; 5 years experience teaching agriculture; 2 years teaching agriculture at the college level.
Start date: August 2010.
Salary and Rank: The salary and rank for this position will be commensurate with the academic preparation and/or teaching experience of the successful candidate.
Application Procedure: Qualified candidates should apply online at www.icc.edu/jobs. Please attach current resume, letter of application, and transcripts.
Initial screening of applicants will begin March 1, 2010 and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. Selected candidate will be required to complete a drug screen and background check.
Contact
Person
    Additional information about this position may be obtained by contacting:
Michael Sloan, Associate Dean – AIT, (309) 694-5512
Don Jenkins, Ag Faculty, (309) 694-5410
Grant Grebner, Ag Faculty, (309) 694-8443
District     6
Status     FILLED
School     Joliet Junior College
Position     Instructor, Horticulture & Landscape Design (Tenure Track)
Filled By     Gregory Pierceall
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District     6

Vacancies Listed for Agriculture Literacy Coordinator



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Status     OPEN
School     Bureau County Farm Bureau
Position     Ag In the Classroom Coordinator
Description     Seeking a qualified individual with an agriculture and/or educational background to fill a part-time position as an Ag Literacy Coordinator. Must be self motivated and committed to the education of Bureau County students and furthering agriculture awareness within the county. Serious applicants send your resume, a paragraph statement on why you qualify for this position and 3 references to the Bureau County Farm Bureau before January 15th, 2010.
Contact
Person
    Bureau County Farm Bureau, c/o Jill Frueh, 535 Elm Place, P.O. Box 190, Princeton, IL 61356
District     7
Status     FILLED
School     Madison County CAREE
Position     Education Coordinator
Filled By     Chelsea Marti
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District     7
 
Status     FILLED
School     DuPage County Farm Bureau
Position     Agriculture Literacy Coordinator
Filled By     Patricia Luster
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District     7