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ROWVA High School
(District 1)
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Ag Teacher and Co FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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Description:
ROWVA High School, located in Section 4 in Oneida, IL, is seeking an Agriculture Education Teacher and Co FFA Advisor beginning Fall 2025. Mr. Rod Main is retiring after 31 years at ROWVA High School. Successful Candidate will join Elise Main to be part of 2 teacher program. Mrs. Main is committed to mentoring the successful candidate and collaborating with him or her to determine what classes will make up each instructor’s course load.
FACILITIES & RESOURCES: Link to Photos
Main Agriculture Classroom
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1 to 1 District – Student Chromebooks
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6 Laptops in the Agriculture Department
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Agriculture Shop Area 4,000 sqft
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CNC Plasma Cutter Table
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Ironworker
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Welding Jig, Fabrication Capabilities
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Welding Parts, Top Tier Machines; Lincoln Electric brand
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Saw Stop Table Saw
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Aquaculture Lab Area 200 sqft
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Greenhouse 330 sqft
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Henhouse – 120 sqft
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Arboretum
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Agriculture Center
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$70,000 Raised by Alumni in Capital Campaign, Completed in 2018
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Main Building 1,200 sqft, insulated
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Birthing Center 1,400 sqft, insulated
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Other Shared Resources Available
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Welding Shop, 12 Stations
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Wood Shop – 2,000 sqft
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Engine Shop – 600 sqft
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Auto Shop, 2 post & 4 post lifts including tire machine – 2,000 sqft
Duties
The final course assignment is flexible and will be decided in collaboration with the final candidate and the current agriculture teacher. Classes assigned to this position may include but are not limited to:
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8th Grade Agriculture
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Introduction to Agriculture Industry
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Basic Agricultural Science
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Agricultural Sales & Marketing
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Agribusiness Management
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resource Management
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Basic Agricultural Mechanics
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Agricultural Mechanization & Technology
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Agriculture Welding
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Agriculture Engines & Maintenance
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Biological Science Applications in Ag
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Physical Science Applications in Ag
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Agriculture Work Experience
The ROWVA FFA Chapter has a long-standing tradition of promoting the agriculture industry through agriculture education. The ROWVA FFA Chapter has been very successful over the years in Section, District, and State level proficiencies, Career Development Events, Leadership Development Events, and National Chapter Awards. ROWVA FFA is one of the top chapters in the state with a high level of student participation, administration support, and alumni/community involvement. Link to ROWVA FFA Website
Qualifications
Illinois PEL with Endorsement in Agriculture Education or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS). Ability to teach 9-12 is required, but 6-12 is preferred.
Salary/Benefits
The salary will be determined by the current collective bargaining agreement which can be found on the district's website. The candidate will also receive additional compensation through the Three Circles grant.
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How to Apply
Send a letter of interest, resume, copy of teaching license (a screenshot from ELIS or including your IEIN on your resume is sufficient), and at least three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. James Dunlap
Superintendent
P.O. Box 69
335 N. Joy St.
Oneida, IL 61428
Applications can also be emailed to jdunlap@rowva.k12.il.us
Additional questions regarding the position or school can be directed to Mr. Ben Rees, Principal, at brees@rowva.k12.il.us
Email Address
brees@rowva.k12.il.us
School District
https://rowva.k12.il.us
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
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Joliet Treatment Center
(District 2)
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Correctional Horticulture Instructor
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Status:
Open
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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.
Link to view all open Horticulture instructor jobs
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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
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Central High School - Clifton
(District 2)
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Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor (Starting in January)
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Status:
Open
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Central High School in Clifton in Section 10 is currently seeking a 2nd Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor for their Agriculture Department. This position would include teaching courses such as Ag Science, Vet Science, Ag Mechanics, and Basic Construction/Electric/Engines/Welding. This person would be part of a two teacher Ag Department/FFA Chapter.
Central is equipped with both a shop and greenhouse. It has an active FFA Alumni as well as a supportive community.
Central offers a competitive salary, participates in the Three Circles Grant program, and offers a stipend for FFA.
For more information about Central High School, please visit their website at Welcome to Central High School | Central CUSD 4.
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To apply or learn more about the position, please contact Marc Shaner, Principal, at mshaner@cusd4.org.
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Seneca High School
(District 2)
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High School Science Teacher (25-26 School Year)
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Status:
Open
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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)
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Contact Person |
For information on this position, contact Stacey Gould, at sgould@senecahs.org or via phone 815-357-7048.
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Genoa-Kingston High School
(District 2)
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Ag Teacher/Co FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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The Genoa-Kingston Agriculture Department is expanding to a 2-teacher program. The courses offered include Introduction to AFNR, and three pathways in Horticulture, Agriculture Science, and Ag Mechanics. Courses include Veterinary Science, Ag Engineering, Ag Mechanics, Horticulture, Floral Design, and more. The specific courses taught by the instructor will be determined based on the strengths of the new instructor with the current instructor, Toni Gabriel. Facilities include an attached greenhouse, a pollinator garden and orchard, chickens, and two mechanics shops including a 13-station welding shop and wood construction shop. Each instructor will have a dedicated classroom. Genoa-Kingston participates in the 3-circle program. Any questions on the program can be directed to Toni Gabriel at tgabriel@gkschools.org
Interested candidates should apply online at www.gkschools.org.
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Toni Gabriel, tgabriel@gkschools.org
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Watseka Community High School (Section 10)
(District 2)
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Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor (Immediate need - January 2025)
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Status:
Open
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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
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Contact Person |
Trent Eshleman, Principal
Watseka Community High School
Ph. 815-432-2486
trent.eshleman@watsekaschools.org
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Prairie Central High School - Section 9
(District 2)
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Industrial Technology/Agriculture Education Teacher - Full-Time
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Status:
Open
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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.
To apply, visit https://www.applitrack.com/prairiecentral/onlineapp/.
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Becky Freed bfreed@prairiecentral.org or HS Principal - Wade Czerwonka wczerwonka@prairiecentral.org
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Beardstown Middle & High School
(District 3)
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Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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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.
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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
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Carlinville Middle-High School
(District 3)
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CTE & Agricultural Education Teacher
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Status:
Open
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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.
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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.
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Rantoul High School
(District 4)
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Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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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
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Todd Wilson
toddwilson@rths193.org
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Charleston High School
(District 4)
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Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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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
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Aaron Lock, Principal
locka@charleston.k12.il.us
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Richland County- Olney
(District 5)
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Agriculture Teacher/ FFA Advisor
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Status:
Open
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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.
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Interested candidates should apply online at www.rccu1.net, click on employment opportunities.
Questions should be directed to Darrell Houchin Principal or Rylan Rusk Assistant Principal at 618-393-2191. Ext 3127 or 3131.
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