H.S. AG and FFA advisor

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Annawan School District seeks an experienced agriculture educator to teach courses including Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Mechanics and Technology, Agriculture Welding, and Agricultural Construction. The role also supports a strong FFA program with competitive student participation.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS); salary is regionally competitive with an extended contract funded by

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois PEL or CTE Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Mechanics and Technology, Agriculture Welding, Agricultural Construction, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, Ag Business Management, Vet Science, Applied Ag Math, and Horticulture Production Management.
• Support Annawan FFA program and guide students in competitions and related activities.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)

Job description

Annawan Ag Department has a large Ag Mechanics shop that includes a CNC machine and welding booths. Annawan Facilities currently include a large classroom, office, and ag shop with space to modify as the curriculum drives. Recent investments in the agricultural program include upgrades to the science curriculum, welding equipment, and plasma table.

Annawan is a one to one school with Chromebooks. Current courses to be taught are Introduction to Agriculture, Ag Mechanics and Technology, Agriculture Welding, Agricultural Construction, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, Ag Business Management, Vet Science, Applied Ag Math, Horticulture Production Management, but courses are flexible based on the candidate.

Annawan’s FFA program has an extensive history of competitive individuals and teams. Participating in many CDEs including agricultural sales, livestock judging, Ag Education, public speaking and many more competitions.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).

Salary/Benefits

Salary is regionally competitive and there is an extended contract with the school district because of the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant.

Additional Notes

Annawan School District has a long rich history of academic and extra-curricular excellence. It is a proud rural school district that emphasizes the importance of agricultural education for its students.