Vacancy- Paxton-Buckley-Loda Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor
Paxton-Buckley-Loda (PBL) High School is seeking two (2) full-time agricultural education teachers & FFA advisors for the 2026-27 school year. The new teachers will join Kirsten Wyatt in leading the more than 200 student program.
PBL is conveniently located in Section 17, 30 minutes from Champaign-Urbana, 45 minutes from Bloomington-Normal. Facilities include an ag classroom, ag mechanics shop, wood shop, metal shop, greenhouse, land lab, and aquaculture/hydroponics systems.
Class offerings include Introduction to Agriculture, Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics, Agriculture Technology, Agricultural Fabrication I & II, BSAA, Ag Business Management, Ag Construction, Horticulture Science, Aquaculture/Environmental Science, Ag Mechanics & Technology.
Course assignments will be determined based on the strengths of each teacher.
PBL is a 1-to-1 Chromebook school with Google Classroom in use for classes.
The successful candidate will possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator's licensure that has been registered with ISBE ELIS and the Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education. The successful candidate will also possess knowledge and understanding of best practices in student-centered instruction.
It is expected that the Agriculture Teachers/FFA Advisors at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School are active within the section, state, and national levels of the FFA. Continued professional development and participation in professional growth opportunities are expected.
Salary/Benefits:
PBL offers an 11-month contract plus FFA stipend. PBL participates in the 3-Circles Grant program. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, beginning pay for all 2026-2027 Certified Positions Listed Above: $44,135 IRS (48,500 TRS).
Application:
Any interested applicant should complete an online application through the district’s website at www.pblunit10.com. These positions will be considered open until filled.
Questions:
Questions may be directed to Hannah Eshleman, Principal, at heshleman@pblpanthers.org or Kirsten Wyatt, Agriculture Teacher, kwyatt@pblpanthers.org
-- Megan Coy
Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)
Phone: 217-493-8791
Cell: 217-493-8791
Email: mcoy@ilaged.org
Address: 8 S Washington, Sullivan, IL 61951