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

Job Posting Date

5/28/2025

Start Date

8/15/2025

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

The Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy, located in Section 16, seeks an Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor* to join the current four-person faculty, which in 2025-2026 will serve approximately 300 students.

Teaching duties for this current job posting begin in August 2025. These five Academy positions will be complemented by an additional CTE / mechanics instructor working at both high schools, as well as a new middle school FFA chapter established this summer as a feeder program up into high school. This startup chapter for younger students will operate under the supervision of an experienced Andreas Ag Academy instructor and function parallel to the high school program.

The agriculture teaching team manages four current sites:

• Eisenhower High School

• MacArthur High School

• The FFA Agriculture Education Center

• The Academy Living Science Farm (visit virtually via www.facebook.com/LivingScienceFarm)

Our 15-acre Living Science Farm hosts instructional enrichment activities for animal science, agriculture test and production plots, student-run businesses, and related hands-on learning experiences. Students from Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools jointly participate in horticulture and livestock projects. 

Freshmen take Introduction to Agriculture courses in the high schools; older students attend the Ag Education Center for half-days incorporating three class periods. The newly-constructed Ellsworth Dansby, Jr. Magnet School will house the middle school FFA programming. Ag Center students are enrolled in 14 separate courses for Fall 2025, with thematic pathways available in Power and Structural Systems, Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Agribusiness and Leadership, and Food Science.

Originally created through a four-year pilot partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation (visit via www.thehowardgbuffettfoundation.org), the Andreas Academy is entering its eighth year. Its objective is engaging non-traditional students to explore careers in Agriculture, with a focus on encouraging creative Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) and entrepreneurship. Supplies and program expenses are funded through private contributions to the Decatur Public Schools Foundation.

The successful applicant may have a special interest in one or more focus areas, but will ideally demonstrate proficiency in several pathways. Instructors utilize both CASE curriculum and other online-focused resources to deliver content, with 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, should the applicant wish to teach AND serve as an FFA Advisor* (which is optional).  To apply click here.

Waterloo High School is located just south of St. Louis in Monroe County and Section 22 will be hiring a co-ag teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  The new teacher will be working with Ms. Elaine Rudolphi. Overall, department course offerings include Veterinary Technology, Biotechnology, BSAA, Horticulture, Introduction to Agriculture, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Mechanics, Introduction to Agricultural Engineering, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. 

The successful candidate will work with Ms. Rudolphi and administration to determine final teaching assignments.  WHS has approximately 900 students with nearly 200 enrolled in agriculture courses.

Facilities include 2 classrooms, a computer/design lab, an ag mechanics and engineering lab, a greenhouse, an agriscience lab, and a landscaping area. The Waterloo FFA Chapter is well established and has enjoyed success at both the chapter and individual member levels.

Salary and benefits are determined by the local collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $43,250 (2025-2026 school year - first step of 9 months & 0 years experience) plus TRS.

The position includes an extended contract and 3 Circle Grant eligible, dependent upon grant funding. Very supportive administration, community, and FFA Alumni. 

For more information about the position, contact Tim McDermott at tmcdermott@wcusd5.net , 618-939-3455.

Webber High School is a dual teacher program. Webber (Bluford) FFA has around 50 members and participates in many FFA contests, CDEs, and conventions. The teacher selected would be expected to serve as co-FFA advisor with Ms. Madison Bock. 

The district has a new 30x60 greenhouse fully operational, a full mechanics and welding shop, as well as a supportive FFA alumni and community. 

To apply, applicants should complete the All-in-One Employment Application (located at www.blufordschools.org) and provide a Letter of Interest, Resume, Transcripts, Proof of Licensure, and three current letters of recommendation.

Completed applications should be sent to:

Dr. Adam J. Cross, Superintendent

by email: across@blufordschools.org

Electronic submissions are required.  All documents should be scanned into one file. Incomplete applications may not be considered.