Morrison High School, located in Whiteside County, Section 2, has a full-time opening for the 2024-25 school year for an Agricultural Teacher and FFA advisor.

The courses taught in past include Ag Mechanics, Basic Ag Mech,  Ag Construction, Plant Science Intro to Ag, Agribusiness Management Vet Science, and Animal Science. 

Qualifications

Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS); 6-12 certification preferred, but not required

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per the collective bargaining agreement. The district currently offers a 12-month extended contract as the school district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.  

How to Apply

Prairie Central High School, located in Section 9, is seeking a full- time Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Courses to be taught could include: Orientation to Industrial Technology, CAD, Construction Tools, Advanced Woods, Metals, Geometry in Construction, and Home Maintenance

Qualifications:

Candidates must: be licensed in the state of Illinois to teach Industrial Technology or Agriculture; have the ability to work well with administration, staff, students and parents; be a positive influence on students and staff; and have strong organizational skills. 

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Prairie Central will be negotiating a new contract for next school year. The state minimum teacher salary for FY25 is $41,188. Actual salary will depend on negotiated wages taking into consideration experience and education. A sign-on bonus is available. 
This position may include extended contract days with an option to utilize the Three Circle Grant.

Prairie Central is in the midst of constructing an addition on its Ag/IT wing, providing additional support and opportunities for students and staff.

Contact Person: 
Wade Czerwonka, Principal 
Prairie Central High School  
411 N 7th Street  
Fairbury, IL 61739 
815-692-2355

Courses to be taught will include:

• 9-week quarterly classes for 7th and 8th grade students

Facilities and technology available include:

• New classroom facility with shop potential.

• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and materials focusing on hands-on activities focusing on the basics of industrial trades, construction trades, and agriculture to support curriculum development and instructional improvement of our new middle school vocational program.
• Use research-based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher-order thinking.
• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep records of materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students are exposed to potential career opportunities as they move on to high school.
• Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support a collaborative school culture.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Possess strong classroom management and organizational skills.

Collinsville Area Vocational Center, located in Section 15, is seeking an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor for their NEW program for the 2024-2025 school year. 

The Collinsville Area Vocational Center is a two-year, public vocational training center for high school juniors and seniors. Housed on the campus of Collinsville High School, CAVC is a cooperative program that also includes students from Civic Memorial High School, Dupo High School, East Alton-Wood River High School, Edwardsville High School, Highland High School, Lebanon High School, Mascoutah High School, Roxana High School, and Triad High School. CAVC serves approximately 580 students.

Courses are planned to include Landscape Management and Urban Agriculture. The courses have the potential to be offered as Dual Credit with Southwestern Illinois College. Each class period is 2 ½ hours long. Contracted time would be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM with an hour-long prep period at the beginning and end of each day.

Facilities include two greenhouses that will be renovated summer of 2024, a partial storage garage, and a 3000-square-foot classroom attached to the greenhouses. 

The District plans to participate in the 3 Circles Grant. This position comes with district-paid TRS and THIS. The District will honor years of service 1 to 1 (up to 15 years) on the salary schedule. The District pays 100% of Single health insurance. More salary and benefit information can be found here. Additionally, the District plans to provide an FFA advisor stipend and matching 3 circles grant funds to the base salary.

For more information about Collinsville Area Vocational Center, please visit their website at Collinsville Area Vocational Center.

Successful candidates will have a current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) OR Career and Technician Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). 

Applicants should apply, online, on or before 4:00 P.M. of April 30th, 2024 or until filled, to:

http://www.applitrack.com/ccusd10/onlineapp/

Letters of interest and resumes can be sent to:

Mr. Joe McGinnis
Collinsville Area Vocational Center, Director

Email: mcginni@cusd.kahoks.org

Mail: 2201 S. Morrison Avenue Collinsville, IL 62234

Phone: 618-343-6141

Immediate Vacancy- Decatur Eisenhower Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor

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 Ag Biology. These are our most pivotal courses for new Academy students before transitioning to the new center. The Academy is now offering17 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.

Zach Shields
Executive Director – Decatur Public Schools Foundation

zshields@dps61.org

(217) 362-3042 (office)

(217) 853-4722 (cell)

Charleston High School, located in Section 20, is seeking a full-time agriculture education or Industrial Tech teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The newly hired teacher will work with current agriculture teachers Emmalyn Walk, Ben Oakley and the other CTE teachers.

The Charleston High School Ag Ed program is a three-circle program. Currently there are 300+ students enrolled in Ag Ed and Ind. Tech classes. The Charleston CUSD #1 administration, board of education, alumni, and community are very supportive of these programs.

Classes to be taught would be based upon the interest and strength of the successful candidate. Current courses offered are Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Science, Horticulture, Welding, Small Engines, Ag Mech & Tech, Adv. Ag Mech & Tech, Geometry & Construction, Production Tech, CAD, and Construction Trades.

The Ag and Ind. tech program recently went under a major renovation in 2022 and has state-of-the-art facilities. The facilities include: Two classrooms, one shared office space, a wood shop, greenhouse, a mechanics/welding shop, a CNC Plasma Table, a CAD Lab, 1-1 computers, and considerable storage space.

Interested candidates should apply online at the District Website: https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/employment

Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement, including participation in the Three-Circle Grant.

Paris High School, located in Edgar County in Section 18, is taking applications for a full-time agriculture instructor and FFA advisor for the 2024-25 academic year.  Current Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsements to teach a variety of Agriculture classes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, teaching Animal Science, Ag Business, Intro to Agriculture, Horticulture and being a FFA Sponsor. Facilities and equipment are state of the art, including a welding lab, greenhouse, mechanics shop, wood shop, and dedicated Ag laboratory.  To learn more about the district visit http://pchs.k12.il.us/ 

The position may include an extended contract.   Paris participated in the 3 Circle Grant this past year and plans to continue next year.

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a copy of your Illinois Teaching License to

Mr. Mark Cox (coxm@pchs.k12.il.us)
Paris High School Assistant Principal
14040 E 1200th Road
Paris, IL 

Application deadline is June 15th, 2024.  For more information email coxm@pchs.k12.il.us.

Sangamon Valley High School, located in Section 16, is looking for a dynamic and dedicated teacher with the passion and patience our students deserve.  We seek candidates who will engage our students.  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Agriculture Education courses along with our current agriculture teacher, Britney Denton.  Coaching opportunities and club sponsorships are also available.  Potential class offerings include Intro to Ag, Plant Science, Greenhouse Management, Animal Science, Vet Tech, Food Science, Ag Business Management, and Ag Mechanics.

Salary is regionally competitive and based on the current collective bargaining agreement, as well as participation in the 3 Circles Grant.  The school district pays 100% of the employee’s health insurance and retirement.  You can access the current contract here: SVEA Contract.

To apply, email cover letter, resume, proof of license, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jonathan Field, High School Principal, jfield@sangamonvalley.org

The CTE educators will provide a CTE program of study for 9-12th grade students. They will supervise and instruct students in the assigned area of Career Technical Education and career development, based upon the educator’s work experience, qualifications and ISBE CTE endorsement area. It may involve teaching a combination of the ISBE CTE Matrices Group 2-4  introductory, skill-specific and advanced-level courses that emphasize and reinforce academic, technical and employability skills.

Position Qualifications: 

Option 1: Industry Experience 

• Preferred-Bachelor’s degree in the CTE educational program being taught
• Two to four years of documented work experience directly related to the ISBE CTE endorsement area and CTE educational program being taught, including ISBE CTE Matrices Groups 2-4 courses
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) endorsed in a CTE area or is willing to get the ELS endorsed in a CTE area by the hiring date

Option 2: ISBE PEL with Demonstrated Competency in CTE Area 

• Preferred- ISBE PEL endorsed in a CTE area with two years of full-time teaching experience in CTE area
• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Endorsement in a CTE area (by passing the content exam and completing 18 semester hours of coursework in the content area)
• Has ISBE CTE License Endorsement or will be able to get the ISBE CTE License Endorsement by the hiring date

Essential CTE Teacher duties:

• Assists in planning and developing course and program curriculum that meets the program scope and quality guidelines outlined in the Illinois State Plan for Perkins V
• Teaches a combination of academic skills, employability skills, and the career-specific technical skills that prepare students for a certificate, license, diploma, dual-credit course, workplace learning experience, and job
• Supervises and facilitates student learning and hands-on practice
• Plans and delivers classroom lessons, workshops, labs, and projects
• Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes, and interests
• Plans and conducts appropriate educational field experiences including but not limited to, student participation in career and technical student organizations, team-based challenges, field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on learning experiences
• Attends and participates in CTE meetings and professional development activities
• Evaluates CTE course/program and maintains a course/program improvement plan
• Stays informed of current educational and industry standards and practices
• Teaches and enforces safety policies and practices that are in compliance with federal and state laws and the school district
• Assists in the development and implementation of a budget for CTE courses and programs
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Highest Priority CTE Areas: 

We are looking for qualified candidates to enhance our current CTE program areas at Cahokia High School

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction: Carpentry
• Arts, Audio/Video and Communications: Graphic Design
• Financial and Business Services
• Fashion//Apparel and Textiles
• Automotive Maintenance and Repair

Pinckneyville Community High School, located in Section 24, is seeking a full-time agriculture education teacher to add to the successful agriculture and industrial arts program.

There are nearly 200 students currently enrolled in agriculture and industrial arts courses, with a great demand for additional classes offered. The newly hired teacher will work with current agriculture teacher, Austin McAllister, as well as Industrial Arts Teacher, Loren Baird, to expand the program's class offerings. Classes to be added will be dependent on the candidates’ strengths. Current agriculture courses taught are Intro to Agriculture, Agriculture Science, Natural Resources and Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Agriculture Business, and Horticulture.

The FFA chapter is very active in Career Development Events and local community activities. FFA responsibilities will be shared amongst Mr. McAllister and the newly hired teacher.

Pinckneyville High School has a new state-of-the-art greenhouse, as well as shares three shops with the industrial arts program. The program also has a classroom set of Chromebooks, as well as iPads, promethium boards. There is a very supportive FFA Alumni, school board, as well as community.

Salary will be based on district pay scale, with the intent of offering Three Circles Grant.