Family And Consumer Science Teacher - Full Time For The 2024-2025

Position Type:
High School Teaching - Faculty/Family/Consumer Science
Date Posted:
1/9/2024
Location:
Argo Community High School, District 217
Date Available:
2024-25
Closing Date:
06/01/2024Family and Consumer Science Teacher 2024 - 2025 High School Teaching
This is a full-time position for the 2024-25 school year.
Certification/License: Illinois Professional Educators License with an endorsement in FACS
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
Salary and benefits: As per collective bargaining agreement
About us: Argo Community High School serves a diverse population of students who live in the near west suburbs of Chicago. The school has proudly educated students in the community for over 100 years.
Argo is a supportive environment in which to work and boasts excellent benefits under the current collective bargaining agreement including:

• Competitive teacher salaries (Based on the Certified Staff Collective Barganing for the 24-25 school year starting at: $60,320 (or $66,404 with a Master's degree)

• Comprehensive benefits (Based on the Certified Staff Collective Barganing Agreement)
  • HMO Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (single and family coverage - we have 4 tiers) with 93% of the premium paid by the district
  • BCO, PPO, and HSA Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (single or family coverage) with 78% - 80% of the premium paid by the district
  • $5,250 contribution to a 403(b) for any employee who chooses not to enroll in district health insurance
  • HMO / PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental insurance and district contributes a portion towards premium
  • Vision insurance through VSP
  • HSA/FSA that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and childcare expenses.
  • Life insurance policy-premium paid by the district
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Perspectives - includes financial, legal, identity theft, wellness, health/nutrition, child/elder care, pet care, online skill building and other work/life services for you and your immediate family.
  • 16 paid sick days and 4 paid personal days per year
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility

• State of the art technology and facilities
  • Culinary Labs updated with industry recognized equipment and tools
  • Performing Arts Center-New construction in 2017
  • Building wide WiFi and LCD projectors in all instructional spaces.
  • 1:1 student technology with Microsoft devices, capable of inking
  • School wide use of PowerSchool and Canvas
  • Many other online resources to facilitate teaching and learning

• Supportive working environment
  • Strong union
  • 2 Year New Teacher Academy (NTA) paid mentoring program
  • Technology coach to assist with classroom technology integration

• Opportunities for additional earnings
  • Athletic coaching
  • Activities sponsor
  • Internal substitute teaching
  • Student support programs (during and after school)