West Central High School, located in Henderson County, Section 4, has a full-time opening for the  2025-26 school year for an Agricultural Education teacher and Co-FFA advisor.  The successful candidate will join Mr. Darrell Gittings in our Agricultural Department.

The courses currently include Ag Science, Consumer Ed, Vet Tech and Horticulture. A new greenhouse is being constructed, with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2025. Program also includes an Ag Mechanics Shop. West Central has an active and supportive alumni with events like Annual Tractor pull and Annual Alumni Auction/ banquet.

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

Email the following to Jason Kirby (kirby-jason@wc235.k12.il.us: a letter of interest, resume, copy of Illinois teaching license, and two current letters of recommendation. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately.

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Vacancy:  Kewanee High School

Position: Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor (3rd Position)

Description: Kewanee High School, located in Kewanee, Illinois in Section 3, is seeking an Agricultural

Education Teacher and FFA Advisor for the Fall of 2025.  This individual will be joining Mrs. Kindra Callahan and Ms. Ella Cagwin.

The Kewanee High School Agriculture and CTE department has an on-campus farm, greenhouse, ag. mechanics lab, welding lab, and carpentry production shop with CNC Machine, wood lathes, Sawstop Table Saw, and other advanced woodworking tools.  Current courses to be taught will be selected based on the strength of the candidate which may include both classroom and shop courses.  There is an opportunity to teach dual credit depending on the candidate’s qualification.  Kewanee High School is a well-established 1:1 Chromebook school with top-notch technology and instructional support. Our facilities are experiencing upgrades as the new Ag Science Center was finished back in Spring 2023 and our Great Dane Welding Lab was opened the year before. CTE and the Agriculture program are strongly supported by the administration and the Board of Education. Our community is dedicated to supporting an Agriculture program with a growing FFA Alumni and Advisory Council.

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). The school district participates in the Three Circles grant as long as the candidate meets the requirements.  Base salary is based on years of experience and current professional agreement between the Kewanee Education Association and Kewanee School District Board of Education. 

For additional information on the Kewanee School District visit https://www.kcud229.org

To apply, complete the application on Applitrack.  For further information about the position please contact:

Mrs. Rebecca Baney, Superintendent of Kewanee Schools
rbaney@kcud229.org 

1001 N Main St

Kewanee, IL 61443

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

Normal Community High School, located in Section 9, is seeking one Agriscience Education teacher for the upcoming school year. Normal Community is one of two high schools in McLean County Unit #5. Since opening full-time in 2014, the program has grown significantly. Normal Community has also consistently earned recognition at the State and National levels including being named a 2019 and 2024 Model of Excellence National Finalist (Top 10 FFA Chapter in the Nation).

The McLean County Unit #5 Agriculture Program offers courses in three career pathways: Agricultural Science, Veterinary and Animal Science, and Agriculture Engineering and Technology. At Normal Community High School, over 300 students have requested to enroll in agriscience classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Normal Community is seeking candidates to specialize in the Agriculture Science Pathway. Roles and qualifications for the position are as follows.

This position would work alongside current agriculture department instructors, Mackenzie Kraft and Larry Lewis.

With this position, McLean County Unit #5 will employ five educators teaching agriculture in the department between the two high schools who work collaboratively as one professional teaching and learning community. McLean County Unit #5 offers a competitive salary/benefits package, including extended contract days beyond the teaching calendar/contract through the Three Circles Grant.

Adam Zbrozek, Principal - zbrozekaw@unit5.org

Mackenzie Kraft, NCHS Agriculture Instructor - kraftm@unit5.org

Carlinville High School, located in section 15, is seeking applicants for the position of an Agriculture Education teacher to join their current teacher, Jeff Hammann. Candidates for this position need to hold or be completing licensure through the ISBE and meet high qualified status. All areas of licensure in the area of career and technology education will be considered. Additional licensure and endorsements in other teaching areas for grades 6-12 is encouraged.

 Carlinville CUSD#1 is looking for an individual with exceptional skills related to instructional practices, strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership potential, flexibility and willingness to learn, and ability to work with others. In addition to the aforementioned attributes, the candidate will be expected to possess strong instructional skills, be a positive constructive member of the CHS and CMS faculties and staff, and work collaboratively with parents. Technology skills are desirable. Furthermore, in addition to teaching duties, the individual employed will be required to serve on school and district-wide committees. Opportunities for coaching and club sponsorship may also exist.

Carlinville CUSD#1 offers a starting salary of $43,887 (Year 1, Step 1). Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and family coverage options, as well as optional dental and vision plans.

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.

Contact Person

Send all documentation (cover letter, resume, proof of certification, reference list) to:

Shannon Duling, Superintendent

Email: sduling@porta202.org

PORTA CUSD #202

17651 Bluejay Road

Petersburg, IL 62675

Meridian High School, located in Section 16, District 4, is seeking applicants for a second agriculture teacher & FFA advisor position for the 2025-2026 school year. The Agriculture Program was reintroduced six years ago and has been very successful. Meridian is in a competitive section, centrally located. The district recently completed construction of a $2.4 million shop and greenhouse facility, which includes a new CNC machine, welding booths, and soon to arrive sandblasting and painting booths. 

Potential Classes to be taught: 

• Agriculture Business and Leadership
• Introduction to Agriculture
• Agriculture Mechanics

Salary and benefits are established by the collective bargaining agreement, which can be found on the district's website.  Meridian does plan to continue participating in the 3 Circle Grant Program. The successful candidate will work with current agriculture teacher Adelaide Harp.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:

Eric Hurelbrink- Principal, Meridian High School

By email: hurelbrinke@meridianhawks.net

All documents should be scanned into one file

Eric Hurelbrink- Principal, Meridian High School
hurelbrinke@meridianhawks.net