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AFC High School  (District 1)  - Ag Teacher
Status: Open
  • Position Type:
      High School Teaching/Agriculture

  • Date Posted:
      2/13/2024

  • Location:
      Ashton-Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School, Section 2

  • Date Available:
      08/12/2024

  • District:
      Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 - website
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    TITLE: High School Agriculture/Science Teacher

    QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator Licensure for this position

    DUTIES: High School Science and Agriculture course instructor                                        

    REPORTS TO: Jr/Sr High School Principal

    JOB GOAL: The Ag/Science Teacher will instruct courses for the JH and HS science & agriculture departments. 

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Potential courses to teach: physical science, biology, earth science, introductory agriculture courses

    • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.

    • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of the business community.

    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

    • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

    • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

    • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

    • Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

    • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contractual Agreement and Board Policy.

    EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

    SIGNING BONUS: Signing bonus policy to be shared with offer

    COMPENSATION: Per the Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

    https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Ashton-Franklin+Center+Jr%2fSr+High+School%22&AppliTrackJobId=4154_943&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1


         
     

     
    Contact Person
    https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Ashton-Franklin+Center+Jr%2fSr+High+School%22&AppliTrackJobId=4154_943&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
     


    Orangeville Jr/ Sr High School  (District 1)  - Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor
    Status: Open

    Duties

    Orangeville High School #203 in Section 1, is seeking a full-time high school teacher for its agricultural education program and FFA advisor. Applicants must be honest, highly-competent, caring, reliable, self-motivated, flexible, collaborative, and be a team player.

    Facilities include two classrooms, shop and a greenhouse. Within the agriculture department there are currently 70 students taking an agriculture education course. Current courses offered include Introduction to Agriculture, Veterinary Technology, Agronomy, Agricultural Construction and Technology, Agricultural Mechanics and Technology, Plant Science, Animal Science, Orientation to Technology, Agricultural Machinery Service, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Science, Food Science Technology, and SAE. 

    Qualifications

    Illinois Professional Educator License and/or CTE licensure as required for position.

    Salary/Benefits

    • Per the collective bargaining agreement:  District paid health, life, dental and vision insurance.  District paid TRS and paid time off (sick and personal days).
    • This position also participates in the three circles grant. 

     
    Contact Person

    How to Apply

    Please send a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and ISBE credentials to:

    Orangeville High School
    Mrs. Julie Katzenberger, Superintendent
    jkatzenberger@orangevillecusd.com
    201 S. Orange St. Orangeville, IL 61060

    Or apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/orangeville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=276

     


    Prairie Central  (District 2)  - Ag Mechanics/Ind. Tech Teacher
    Status: Open

    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
    How To Apply: 
    Provide a cover letter, resume, credentials, unofficial transcript, letters of recommendation and references to Principal Wade Czerwonka at wczerwonka@prairiecentral.org

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

     


    Indian Creek - Maternity Leave Sub  (District 2)  - Ag Maternity Sub
    Status: Open
    The Indian Creek HS Agriculture Teacher will be on maternity leave from mid-September through Thanksgiving.
    Courses include Intro to AFNR, Basic Ag Mechanics, Advanced Ag Mech, Landscape Design & Maintenance, Ag Leadership & Communications, Ag Sales & Marketing, and Vet Science.
     
    Contact Person
    Apply online
     


    Kaneland High School  (District 2)  - Horticulture Teacher/FFA Advisor
    Status: Open
    Kaneland High School in Section 6 is currently seeking a horticulture teacher/FFA Advisor for their Agriculture Education program. Courses to be taught include 1 section of Ag Finance and 3 sections of Horticulture. Kaneland is a two teacher Agriculture Education program and has an active FFA Chapter. 
     
    Contact Person
     Interested candidates should contact Brian Kowalski, Assistant Principal @ brian.kowalski@kaneland.org. 
     


    Joliet Treatment Center  (District 2)  - Correctional Horticulture Instructor
    Status: Open
    Lakeland College is currently seeking a full-time horticulture instructor for a grant funded position at Joliet Treatment Center, 2848 West McDonough, Joliet, IL. 

    Instructional responsibilities would include teaching courses and labs in the Horticulture Certificate Program (Class sizes are small and program is well organized). 

    Extensive knowledge of soils-media-fertility, food crop production, plant propagation, pest and disease
    control on turf, garden, and ornamental plants required.

    Educational Requirements:
    HS diploma/GED required.  Associate degree preferred. Experience in horticulture industry preferred. 

    More information on the Joliet Treatment Center can be found here: Illinois Department of Corrections Website Link:
    https://idoc.illinois.gov/facilities/correctionalfacilities/facility.joliet-treatment-center.html
     
    Contact Person
    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit Lake Land College (LLC)
    application, letter of application, resume, and transcripts to:  Human Resources, 5001 Lake Land
    Blvd., Mattoon, IL.  61938.

    For questions or additional information contact:  Scott Horsch,
    Associate Dean, Joliet Treatment Center shorsch@lakelandcollege.edu or 815-730-4400 ext.
    2036 or Lake Land College Human Resources at 217-234-5410. Apply online at
    www.lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources/  through the following steps:
    Employment opportunities – Dept of Corrections/Juvenile Justice – Commercial Horticulture
    Instructor at JTC
    EOE/AA

    Website Address: 
    https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources/human-resources-employment-
    opportunities/?i=DOC
     


    Donvan High School  (District 2)  - Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor (Starting in January)
    Status: Open
    Donovan High School has a vacancy for a full-time Ag teacher/FFA Advisor to begin in January. Courses could include Ag Science, Ag Industry, Ag Mechanics, Advanced Ag Mechanics, Horticulture, Vet Science, Resource Management, and Welding.
    The high school offers small class sizes with only 70 students in grades 9-12. Class sizes range between 1 to 15 students. While Donovan has the smallest school district in the county, it is financially stable district with one of the largest budgets.

    Visit Donovan's Facebook page to learn more about the school: https://www.facebook.com/DonovanHighSchool

    Salary/Benefits (provided by the District) include: 
    $9,700 towards insurance (covers 100% of 3 of our 4 health insurance plans)

    Offer HSA (health savings accounts) as a health insurance benefit

    $2,000 signing bonus for new teachers

    $300 per semester hour paid for master's degree classes

    100% TRS paid by the district

    If you are a 1st year teacher out of college, salary/benefits is $55,451.74 plus 400 extended hour salary, which is an additional $14,000.  If you bring years of experience and/or a master's degree with you, then you will be placed at a higher pay rate.
     
    Contact Person
    For more information, contact Justin Benda, Principal, at 815-486-7395 or by email at bendaj@donovanschools.org. The position will also be posted on the IASA Job Bank. 
     


    Beardstown Middle & High School  (District 3)  - Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
    Status: Open

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


    The successful candidate would teach plant science, basic ag farming, wildlife management, hunter education, Intro to Ag, 8th Grade Ag, 7th Grade Ag. Facilities include a classroom with lab space, an agricultural mechanics shop, and a greenhouse. This position is part of a two-teacher program with Ms. Hannah Dambacher.
     
    Contact Person

    Contact Person

    Applications can be mailed or emailed to Mr. Michael Smith, Beardstown CUSD #15, 500 E. 15th St., Beardstown, Illinois 62618.  If emailing, please make the cover letter, resume, license information, and transcripts all one document.

    Contact Mr. Josh Sorrells, for questions - sorrellsj@beardstown.com


     


    Carlinville Middle-High School  (District 3)  - CTE & Agricultural Education Teacher
    Status: Open

    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.

     
    Contact Person

    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.

     


    Rantoul High School  (District 4)  - Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor
    Status: Open

    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 

     
    Contact Person
    Todd Wilson
    toddwilson@rths193.org
     


    Cahokia  (District 5)  - Agriculture Teacher/ FFA Advisor
    Status: Open

    Cahokia High School offers a variety of CTE programs that provide students with career-training while in high school. The Cahokia High School CTE Dept. is seeking CTE educators to develop and/or enhance CTE programs in the area of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The newly hired teacher will work with current Ag teacher, Ms. Katrena Jourdan. 

    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
     
    Contact Person

    To apply for this position, please click here
     


     
     
         
         
     
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