Ag Science Teacher At Dixon High School - 24-25 School Year

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Agriculture
Date Posted:
10/20/2023
Location:
Dixon High School
Closing Date:
12/01/2023
District:
Dixon Cmty Unit Sch Dist 170 - websiteQUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technician Education Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
3. Available for employment in August of 2024.

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS

1. Base salary for the 2024-2025 school year is $38,696 (plus TRS and health insurance benefits, as agreed upon by the Dixon Education Association and the Board of Education.)
2. Fifteen (15) days per year sick leave.
3. Two (2) days personal leave per year.

Dixon High School is a 1 to 1 school. Facilities currently include a classroom, greenhouse, land lab, and ag mechanics shop. The greenhouse was built in 2018. The land lab is a 52-acre plot that alumni help manage. There is an ag mechanics shop/ CTE wing scheduled for updates in Fall 2025.
The courses taught will be based on the strength candidate with options of basic ag Science, Crop Science, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag Sales, Marketing, and Horticulture. Multiple classes within the program to count for dual credit through Sauk Valley Community College. The program's goal is to provide opportunities for students with hands-on experiences and for students to achieve Pathway Endorsement.
The district plans to participate in the Three Circle FFA and SAE grant. The school administration, community, and students are excited to continue to grow the future of agriculture!
Apply to:
Mr. Jared Shaner, Building Principal
Dixon High School
300 Lincoln Statue Drive
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815-453-4966
by Dec. 1, 2024