Vacancy: Deland Weldon Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor for 2025-2026

Duties

DeLand-Weldon, located in Section 16, is looking for an Agriculture teacher to lead its new agriculture/FFA program.  The agriculture program serves grades 6 through 12.  Courses to be taught include Intro to Agriculture, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Horticulture, Ag Business, and Exploratory Middle School.  The agriculture teacher would also be the sponsor of the FFA program.

Qualifications

The teacher must meet all licensure requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education.  The teacher also must successfully complete all required background checks.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits will be based on appropriate placement on the collectively bargained agreement.  For 2025-2026 school the base salary is $44,494.93.  The base salary with TRS is $48,895.52.  The entire salary schedule can be found at:  https://www.dwschools.org/district/employment-opportunities

Additionally, Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 is a partner with ISBE in the 3-Circles grant.  This grant will pay up to 400 additional hours (outside of contract time) at a per diem rate (subject to funding and grant renewal being approved).

Additional Notes

DeLand-Weldon will be completing a renovation project of the agriculture spaces during the summer of 2025.  New welding booths will be installed.  New lighting will be installed.  Electrical infrastructure will be updated.  A new classroom will be created.  This a great opportunity for a person who want to develop an agriculture program from the ground up.

How to Apply

Email letter of interest, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and references to Mr. Matt Goldman, principal DeLand-Weldon Middle School and High School (mgoldman@dwschools.org).