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.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.rccu1.net, click on employment opportunities. 

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.

Questions should be directed to Darrell Houchin Principal or Rylan Rusk Assistant Principal at

618-393-2191. Ext 3127 or 3131.