Job Posting Date

12/20/2024

Start Date

8/1/2025

Seneca High School, in Section 7 and District 2, is currently seeking a science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Candidates must hold a valid Illinois professional educator license and be highly competent, self-motivated, and collaborative. Opportunities exist for successful candidates to co-teach in other departments as well as take on other duties such as athletics or club sponsorships.  Agriculture educators with a science endorsement are encouraged to apply.  

For more specific information on the position or to apply, please find the listing by clicking on the link below.  

Seneca High School - Job Openings at Seneca High School (senecahs.org)

For information on this position, contact Stacey Gould, at sgould@senecahs.org or via phone 815-357-7048.

Watseka Community High School, located in Section 10, is seeking a full-time agriculture educator for immediate hire. The newly hired teacher will work with the current agriculture teacher, Phil Wilkey. The Watseka High School Ag Ed program is a Three-Circles program. Currently there are 200+ students enrolled in Ag Ed classes. The Watseka Community Unit District #9, administration, Board of Education, alumni, and community are very supportive of this program.

Classes to be taught would be based upon the interest and strength of the successful candidate. Current courses offered are Introduction to Agriculture (7th grade rotation), Ag Business, Floral Design, Careers, Biological Science Applied to Ag (BSAA), and Computer Concepts. The facilities include: two classrooms, a wood shop, greenhouse, mechanics/welding shop, and land lab.  

Interested candidates should apply online at the District Website:

https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement: 

Watseka Unit 9 Salary Schedule

Extra Duty Stipends Schedule

Trent Eshleman, Principal

Watseka Community High School

Ph.  815-432-2486

trent.eshleman@watsekaschools.org

Prairie Central High School, located in Section 9, is seeking a full-time Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will join Kyle Miller, Becky Freed, Kylie Miller, and Tyson Stork. Courses to be taught could include: Orientation to Industrial Technology, CAD, Construction Tools, Advanced Woods, Metals, Construction and Electricity, 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 starting teacher salary for FY26 is $45,500 with an added bonus at the end of the year. Actual salary will depend on negotiated wages taking into consideration experience and education. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Prairie Central participates in the Three Circle grant program. 

Additional Notes

This position offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000! The Prairie Central Ag/IT staff is award-winning and creates and maintains a positive environment for both students and their colleagues. The Ag/IT department has a strong student-centered focus, dedicating time and energy on ensuring student success. Prairie Central completed an addition on its Ag/IT wing in August of 2024, providing additional support and opportunities for students and staff. 

Beardstown CUSD #15 is seeking a middle school/high school Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor. 

Carlinville High and Carlinville Middle Schools are seeking applicants for the position of a Career and Technology Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.

This position will become available for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and a completed application (which can be found on our website) to Dr. Danley Killam, Principal, and Mrs. Sandra Stiegemeier, Assistant Principal, 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 or by email at killamd@cusd1.com and stiegems@cusd1.com. The position will remain open until filled.

Carlinville CUSD#1 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, religious affiliation, national origin, race, color, or creed.

Description:
Rantoul Township High School is searching for an Agriculture Education Teacher.  Agriculture classes are some of the most requested classes at RTHS.  RTHS enjoys the demographics of a small urban community in a rural setting.  The student population is around 900 students.   A culture of collaboration has been established throughout the school.  RTHS receives students from 6 different feeder schools. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic who is focused on student success.  RTHS has a strong technology base.  Chromebooks are widely utilized throughout the school.  The Agriculture Education Teacher would be part of a strong Career and Technical Education program.  RTHS is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining candidates of diversity.  The successful candidate will be part of a two teacher agriculture program.

Location:
Rantoul is located 15 miles north of Champaign-Urbana.  Rantoul is also equidistant from the three metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis.  The Village of Rantoul has approximately 12,000 residents.

Benefits:
Salary and benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement at www.rths193.org.

Qualifications:
Illinois teacher licensure in the appropriate content area or Career and Technical Educator License

Apply:  

The link to apply is:  https://www.applitrack.com/roe9/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=21683&posFirstChoice=Licensed%20Secondary%20Teaching%20-%209th%20thru%2012th&posSpecialty=Agriculture

Candidates can also email Todd Wilson, Rantoul High School Principal, directly at toddwilson@rths193.org 

Charleston High School, located in Section 20, is seeking a full-time agriculture

education for Immediate hire. The newly hired teacher will work with the current

agriculture teacher, Ben Oakley, and the other CTE teachers. FFA duties will be shared

between the two agriculture 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. Currently

using CASE plant and animal science curriculums.

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.

Questions should be directed to Aaron Lock Principal at locka@charleston.k12.il.us

Oblong High School, located in Section 20, is seeking a full-time agriculture education teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. We congratulate Mr. Kerry Travis for spending 33 years in agriculture education and wish him the best of luck in his retirement.

The Oblong Ag program has 75 students (almost half of the student body) enrolled in agriculture courses, and all members are in the Oblong FFA chapter. The Oblong FFA has had much success on the section, district, and state level. The Oblong High School Administration, Board of Education, and community are very supportive of the program.   

Current courses offered are Introduction to Agriculture, Animal Science, Ag Business Management, Ag Leadership, Basic Horticulture, and Horticulture Production/ Management. Courses to be taught will be discussed with the applicant. 

Facilities include a very spacious classroom with an adjoining office, storage areas, a welding/wood shop, and a large greenhouse.

Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement, including participation in the 3 Circle Grant. Candidates should have a valid Illinois teaching certificate.

Send your letter of interest, resume, and completed Oblong CUSD #4 applications to:
Michelle Meese, Superintendent
PO Box 40
Oblong, IL 62449

Applications are available at oblongschools.net

Close date: February 3^rd, 2025

Richland County High School, located in Section 23, is seeking a full-time agriculture education teacher and FFA Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. The newly-hired teacher will work in the Agriculture Department with veteran teachers Jamie VanDyke and Hayden Kinkade. We congratulate Mr. Mark Steber for spending over 30 years in agriculture education and wish him well in his retirement.  

The Richland County Ag Ed Program is a three-circle program that focuses on all three components of agriculture education (FFA, SAE, and Classroom/Lab). The program has 280 students enrolled in agriculture education courses and all members are in the Olney FFA Chapter. The Olney FFA has had considerable success at the state and national level. The Richland County High School administration, board of education, alumni, and community are very supportive of this program.

Current courses offered are Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Science, Basic Ag Mechanics, Advanced Ag Mechanics, Horticulture Production/Management (Dual Credit), Ag Metal Fabrication (Welding I and Welding II - Dual Credit), Ag Construction I and II, Agriculture Sales & Marketing (Dual Credit), Veterinary Science (Dual Credit), Natural Resources/Conservation,  and Ag Business Management (Dual Credit/Res. Mgt Credit). Courses to be taught will be discussed with the applicants. The Richland County High School experienced a considerable renovation in 2019-2020. Current facilities include four classrooms, two offices, storage areas, a food lab, a small animal lab, a mechanics/welding shop, a mechanics/wood shop, an automotive shop, and a new greenhouse.

Candidates will be paid based on the collective bargaining agreement, including participation in the Three-Circle Grant. Candidates should have a valid Illinois Teacher License.