TITLE: High School Agriculture Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator Licensure for this position

DUTIES: High School Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor                                     

REPORTS TO: Jr/Sr High School Principal

JOB GOAL: The Agriculture Teacher will instruct courses for the HS agriculture/CTE department. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Potential courses to teach: The courses taught will be based on the strength of the candidate with options not limited to basic ag science, ag mechanics, horticulture, manufacturing, and construction. 

• 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. (Dual Credit certification encouraged - continuing education financial assistance available through the district)

• 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.
• Provide and encourage opportunities that build the Manufacturing and Agriculture Pathway Endorsement programs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contractual Agreement and Board Policy. *The 2025-2026 contract will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.

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

SALARY/BENEFITS: 

• Base salary for teachers is $38,335.51 (plus TRS and health insurance benefits, as agreed upon by the AFC Education Association and the Board of Education.) The district participates in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.
• Twelve (12) days per year sick leave.
• Three (3) days personal leave per year.
• Sign-on bonus for new certified employees
• Tuition reimbursment opportunities

Per the Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 Collective Bargaining Agreement. *The 2025-2026 contract will be posted once contract negotiations are completed this spring.