OPEN AG TEACHING POSITION
-Apply online @ https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=919
High School Teaching/Agricultural Education Teacher
Date Posted: 3/21/2023
Location: Highland High School
Date of Availability: 08/14/2023
Date Closing: 04/05/2023
Description: Full-time Agricultural education teacher in a 900 student high school
Highland High School, located in Madison County in Section 15, is seeking a highly qualified high school Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year. The program currently includes approximately 300 students and 100 FFA members. The chapter is known for its competitive Program of Activities, community involvement, strong alumni, and administrative support.
Courses to be taught may include:
Classes include Ag Science, PSSA, Ag Intro, and Floral Design. Additional opportunities may include Industrial Ed I and II, Landscape, Welding I & II (Dual Credit Preferred), Ag Bus and possibly others based on qualifications.
Facilities and technology available include:
Four classrooms, CTE computer lab, school bus for department use, mobile labs (iPad and Chrome Book), Smart TV's in each classroom, Greenhouse, Ag Mechanics Shop, Land Lab, Woodworking Shop, and Welding Shop.
Applicant must be willing to:
-Work cooperatively with a team of Agriculture teachers to ensure consistency of instruction.
-Contribute to and support curriculum development and instructional improvement.
-Use research based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher order thinking.
-Prepare teaching plans, demonstrations, and instructional materials for Agriculture Science and Technology classes.
-Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
-Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs.
-Conduct site visits and keep records of SAE's at the local and state levels as recommended by the State Department of Education.
-Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
-Work cooperatively with teacher of all departments to support a collaborative school culture.
-Accept professional development opportunities and commit to continual improvement.
-Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
-Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
-Provide strong classroom management and organizational skills.
-Be willing to serve as advisor for the FFA chapter.
-Be willing to work with the FFA Alumni members.
Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with agriculture endorsement grades 6-12 preferred, or the ability to apply for a short-term approval in these areas.
Salary:
Per collective bargaining agreement; the position is for a 9 month contract and a $7,000 FFA Advisor stipend each; the 3 Circles Grant will also be available to qualified candidates.
Application Procedure:
-Apply online @ https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=919
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application. Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Dena Henricks at 618-654-2106 ext. 1002 or by email at dhenricks@highlandcusd5.org.
-Highland Community Unit School District 5 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Best of luck to our girls soccer team as they battle the rain in Staunton today!
Due to weather conditions, Girls Track and Field is cancelled today.
Highland High School presents The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical next weekend March 31, April 1, and April 2. Please get your tickets today!
JV softball defeats Freeburg 15-2.
The Bulldogs put up seven runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by Highland Junior Varsity Bulldogs was led by Lily Becker, Mya Kruse, Taylor Newingham, Giulia Florian, and Jordan Bircher, all driving in runs in the frame.
Job Shadowing Opportunities- with a chance to win AIRPOD PROS sponsored by BEA and IDC. Please see attached flyer and sign up using the google form link by April 8th. Contact School Counselor, Mrs. Mary Jackson, with questions.
Here are the direct links to the registration forms as well:
Student: https://forms.gle/NFx7jqfpw6JyyM5g7
Business: https://forms.gle/vSY9Cac2wwGHo6Tr8
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EiTlE4EbD5IJUphWyrmcu8jcyZbWG_j3/view?usp=sharing
HHS would like to thank Rich Redmond for his inspiring words today. Rich is an amazing speaker with a powerful message who also performs with Jason Aldean. Thanks Rich for speaking and performing to HHS and HMS!
The sun is shining! Join us for a campus of events this afternoon! Soccer, softball and JV baseball at way home as varsity baseball and freshman tennis are on the road. Let's go Dogs! 🐾❤️🐾
Lululemon is here just in time for spring! Get your Bulldog gear today!!!! The store closes on March 27. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bulldogshi
Prom 2023-“Greek Gala” is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 7:00-10:30 PM at the Highland KC Hall
Tickets are $30.00 and will be available Wednesday, April 19 through Friday, April 21 in Mrs. Stille’s room 243 or at lunch. Prom is for junior and senior students.
Please see info on outside guests and other PROM DETAILS-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PiDOk_jfqXdNJQoM4-zunsq2FzmV0q1H_w7U2PzGu1c/edit
COMPLETED GUEST FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HHS Office C/O Mrs. Emily Stille by Friday, April 14 at 3:00 pm.
Highland High School presents The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical next weekend March 31, April 1, and April 2. Please get your tickets today!
Josh Seaton and HHS graduate Lily Becker present to FFA students on careers in Bayer's agriculture science sector and soybean seed production. Becker and Seaton are part of Bayer's Stonington, IL soybean production site.
We are excited to announce a Job Fair at Highland High school on Friday, April 28th.
Check out the flyer for more details on how you can support students, businesses, employers in our community.
Congrats to the AP Science students who attended Blackburn Science Day today. They placed 2nd overall in chemistry and placed individually - Naomi Saathoff, 3rd in biology, Ben Capelle, 4th in biology, and Cole Basden and Dylan Bollman tied for 5th in chemistry.
Madison County Auditor, David Michael, came to speak to Mrs. Heinz's Accounting class today.
Lululemon has gone Bulldogs! Get your Highland lulu gear today! The store is open until March 27! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bulldogshi
On Thursday evening, the Highland Optimist hosted our Annual Oratorical Contest. Congrats to our winners; 1st Place-Addyson Goodwin, 2nd Place-Lily Niebrugge, and 3rd Place-Logan Powers! (Pictured L-R, Randy Weiss, chairman for the contest, Grace Hanvey, Addyson Goodwin, Lily Niebrugge, and Logan Powers)
Come to Busch Stadium to watch your Highland Bulldogs in action
against the Mexico, MO Bulldogs after the St. Louis Cardinals take on
the Atlanta Braves at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Purchase
a ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/highland-bulldogs-at-busch-stadium
Due to weather conditions we have a couple of cancellations for Saturday. Let's hope for better temperatures and less rain next week!
Girls soccer is postponed due to weather conditions!
