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  New Opening: Tri-Point High School Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor  
  Jenny Wold  3/19/2025 8:06:00 AM  
     
 

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Tri-Point High School
in northern Ford County, located in Section 10, is seeking an Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor. Chosen candidate will work cooperatively with current ag teacher, Jenna Baker, in these roles.

This is an extended year contract.

This award-winning program boasts a variety of agricultural courses and an active FFA chapter, with strong support from the community, alumni, and administration.   Facilities include a mechanics shop, newly renovated food science lab, outdoor area available for class activities, and a dedicated Agriculture classroom with strong technology access including student one-to-one program.  

TPHS offers a wide variety of classes including the following: 

  • Introduction to Agriculture

  • Basic Agriculture Science

  • BSAA

  • PSAA

  • Horticulture/Landscaping

  • Ag Business Management

  • Agriculture Mechanics

  • Food Science

  • Farm-to-Fork

  • Veterinary Science

  • Natural Resources

The courses taught will be flexible based on the strengths and interests of the candidate. 

Pay/Salary

Tri-Point CUSD #6J participates in the Three Circle Grant. 

Regionally competitive as per collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include: board paid single health insurance and board paid TRS, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.  We will give years and education.

Salary Range w/board paid TRS: $43,010.99 - $70,439.55 based on experience and education.

Additional Notes

Tri-Point High School’s mission is to help EVERY STUDENT FIND A POSITIVE PATHWAY FORWARD. Our small size (class sizes range from 5-15 students) allows us to be flexible and creative in providing educational opportunities for our student body.  Using Google’s G-Suite, a one-to-one laptop program, eLearning initiatives, online dual-credit, and Advanced Placement courses, we embrace creativity and flexibility to help every student find their potential.  Our block schedule allows students and teachers time to dive deeply into the work of learning.  

Tri-Point teachers are caring, flexible, and believe in the power of education to change lives.  We encourage and invest in our teachers’ professional growth and value character over certification; the right person can learn if they believe in us.

Contact Person:

Apply via email to:

Alison Buckley, Principal

buckleya@tripointschools.org

Phone:  815-689-2110 ext. 317

Please send a letter of interest, resume, letters of reference, copy of transcripts, and a copy of proper license





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Jenny Wold
Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)
Phone: 630-885-4927 Cell: 630-885-4927
Email: jwold@ilaged.org
Address: 370 E. North St. PO Box 545, Leland, IL 60531
 
     
 
 
     
     
 
 
     
     
 
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