Teaching Vacancies

  Total District Openings Listed: 32
  District Openings Filled: 24
  Placement Percentage: 75.0%
[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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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     Monmouth-Roseville High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Description     Monmouth-Roseville High School in Monmouth, which is located about 50 miles South of the Quad Cities, is currently accepting applications for a full-time agriculture teacher and FFA advisor.

Current teaching responsibilities include: Intro to Ag, BSAA, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Ag Business Management.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 26.

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    Candidates should send a letter of application, resume, copies of certificate and transcripts, and names of references to:
Jeff Bryan, Principal
Monmouth-Roseville High School
325 West 1st Avenue
Monmouth, Illinois 61462
District     1
Status     FILLED
School     Kewanee High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Mallory Swanson
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District     1
 
Status     FILLED
School     Lena-Winslow High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Peggy Trone
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District     1
 
Status     FILLED
School     Abingdon High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Pending
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District     1
 
Status     FILLED
School     Orangeville High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Filled By     Pending Board Approval
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District     1

Vacancies Listed for District II



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     FILLED
School     LeRoy High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Jason Perry
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District     2
Status     FILLED
School     Watseka High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Filled By     Michael Kaeb
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District     2
 
Status     FILLED
School     Somonauk High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Filled By     Pending Board Approval
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District     2

Vacancies Listed for District III



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     Jacksonville High School
Position     Welding / Metals Instructor
Description     Jacksonville High School, which is located in Morgan County and Section 13, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Welding / Metals teacher.
Contact
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    Apply online at www.jsd117.org

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, complete application, resume, and copies of all college transcripts, letters of recommendation and teaching certificates (if applicable).
District     3
Status     OPEN
School     Brown County High School
Position     Part-Time Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Description     Brown County High School, which is located in Mt. Sterling and Section 11, is currently accepting applications for a part-time Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor.

Application deadline is 7/30/2010.
http://www.bchornets.com
217-773-3359
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    Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, copies of certificates, and a completed application, which can be found on the district’s website, to:
Mr. Merle Kenady, Superintendent
Brown County School District #1
503 N.W. Cross
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
District     3
 
Status     OPEN
School     North Mac High School
Position     Lisa Harbison
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District     3
 
Status     OPEN
School     Warsaw High School
Position     1/2 Time Agriculture Teacher / Co-FFA Advisor
Description     Warsaw High School, which is located in Hancock County and Section 11, is currently accepting applications for half-time agriculture teacher and Co-FFA advisor. The new teacher will be part of a two teacher program with Don Bumphrey. Don is schedule to retire after this coming school-year.

The position offers a 20 day summer contract. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with negotiated agreement. Warsaw is on a block schedule and the successful candidate will teach on “A” days only. “A” days are every Monday and Wednesday and every other Friday.

The teaching responsibilities will be based on the successful candidate’s strengths. Possible courses include: Agribusiness, Ag Science, Horticulture/Landscaping, Wildlife Management, Ag Mechanics, Ag Construction, and Small Engines.
Contact
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    Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, copy of teaching certificate, transcript and references to:

Tom Bertucci, Principal
Warsaw High School
340 South 11th Street
Warsaw, IL 62379
217-256-4281
District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     New Berlin High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Ashlee Lambrich
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District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     Mt. Pulaski High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Doug Nelson
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District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     VIT High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Laura Belville
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District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     Liberty High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / Co-FFA Advisor
Filled By     Melvin Roth
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District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     Jacksonville High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher / FFA Advisor
Filled By     Pending
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District     3
 
Status     FILLED
School     Delavan High School
Position    
Filled By     Wesley Ohnesorge
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District     3

Vacancies Listed for District IV



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     FILLED
School     Urbana High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Alicia Burge
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District     4
Status     FILLED
School     Dieterich High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Garrett Helregel
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District     4
 
Status     FILLED
School     Ramsey High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Matt Belusko
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District     4

Vacancies Listed for District V



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     Norris City-Omaha-Enfield(NCOE) High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor (Part-time or Full-time)
Description     The Norris City-Omaha-Enfield(NCOE) High School is located in White County of Section 25 southeast of Mt. Vernon. 50+ students are taking traditional agriculture courses out of nearly 225 students in grades 9-12. Facilities include: classroom, mechanics lab, and greenhouse. Supportive administration and community. With budget limitations, the school district is weighing their options. Candidates that are interested in fulltime and parttime employment should apply. Employment needs will be determined by candidate strengths, student enrollment, and state funding. For more information: http://www.ncoehs.white.k12.il.us/
Contact
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    Prior to May 1, 2010, send your credentials(letter of interest, resume, copy of teaching certificate, copy of grade transcript, and two letters of recommendation) to:

Cliff D. Karnes
Principal
NCOE High School
205 E. Eubanks Street, P.O. Box 399
Norris City, IL 62869
Office (618)378-3313
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
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    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     OPEN
School     Harrisburg High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Description     The Harrisburg High School is located in Saline County of Section 25 just east of Marion. 90+ students are taking agriculture courses(Intro to Ag, Ag Science, Horticulture, Ag Communications, and Ag Mechanics) out of nearly 580 students in grades 9-12. School has a six period day. Facilities include: classroom, mechanics lab, and greenhouse. Very supportive administration and community. FFA stipend is negotiable. Administration is hopeful to hire a qualified candidate at the July 20th Board of Education meeting, though the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. For more information: http://www.hbg.saline.k12.il.us/hs/hhs.htm
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    AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, send(email or fax) your credentials(letter of interest, resume with references, & copy of grade transcript) to:

Karen Crank
Principal
Harrisburg High School
333 West College
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637, ext. 2 Phone inquiry is welcome.
Fax - (618) 252-2616
kcrank@hbg.saline.k12.il.us
District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Shawnee High School at Wolf Lake
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Ann Ochs
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Centralia High School (New for 2010-11)
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Dane Hunter
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Vienna High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Jason West
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Mt. Carmel High School
Position     Co-Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Jenna Wicks
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Johnston City High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Lynne Wilson
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     New Athens High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Ryan Kinzinger
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Pope County High School at Golconda
Position     Co-Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Samantha Smith
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District     5
 
Status     FILLED
School     Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
Position     Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Filled By     Steve Kasten
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District     5

Vacancies Listed for College or University



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
Status     OPEN
School     Shawnee College at Ullin
Position     Agriculture Instructor
Description     Shawnee College is located about 45 minutes south of Carbondale in Ullin between Interstates 24 and 57. Kevin Rhodes, ag instructor for the past four years, is moving to New York. Kevin is leaving a successful program with 90+ students enrolled. Teaching assignments will be during the day including Crop Science, Soil Science, Animal Science, Ag Economics, and Use of Ag Chemicals. Enrollment in the college is about 3000 students. For more data, www.shawneecc.edu or http://www.agriculturaleducation.org/LinkPages/iaccai/icc_SchoolEdit.asp?SID=19

Qualifications
Required: Master's degree in Agriculture with 18 hours of graduate level agricultural courses.
Preferred: Three years teaching experience and community college experience.

Salary: $450 per credit hour

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be notified by telephone. No further information concerning the progress of the search will be available until a decision has been reached. At that time, applicants will be informed of the decision by letter.
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    All applicants must submit all of the credentials below to the Personnel Office in order for your application to be considered complete.

-SCC Application Form http://www.shawneecc.edu/community_services/scc_job_application.pdf
-Letter of Application
-Resume
-Official Transcript(s) (sent to SCC directly from college/university)
-Proof of Certifications (if applicable)
-2 Letters of Recommendation

Contact: Submit above listed materials to:
Beth Darden, Human Resource Officer
Shawnee Community College
8364 Shawnee College Road
Ullin IL 62992

For More Information Contact:
Beth Darden - Executive Assistant to the President at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3224 or e-mail bethda@shawneecc.edu
District     6
Status     OPEN
School     Western Illinois University
Position     Agricultural Technology Management - Temporary Instructor
Description     Required Qualifications: Earned master’s degree in agricultural technology management, agricultural education or closely related discipline. Knowledge of agricultural electrical power, surveying and construction.

Responsibilities: Teach agricultural technology management courses.

The Department: The School of Agriculture is one of eight departments housed in the College of Business and Technology and has 13 full-time faculty positions. Approximately 330 students are majoring in Agriculture. Included on the School of Agriculture’s three farms (the nearest located one mile north of the main campus) are a tree nursery and horticultural plots; bull, swine, and ram test facilities; a livestock center; and row crop test and demonstration plots, including an 80 acre organic research and demonstration farm.

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    Application: Interested individuals should send an application letter (please include current email address for correspondence), copies of transcripts, curriculum vita, names and contact information for at least 3 references, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Apply to: Dr. William C. Bailey, Director, School of Agriculture, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455-1390

Second-round candidates may be required to submit additional information on short notice. The Search Committee will begin evaluating applications August 1, 2010 and will continue until position is filled.
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
 
Status     FILLED
School     Illinois Central College
Position     Faculty - Agriculture (Tenure Track – 1 Position)
Filled By     Pete Fandel
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District     6

Vacancies Listed for Agriculture Literacy Coordinator



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[College or University]
[Ag Lit Coordinator]
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.
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    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