Science Teacher

Duties

Mendota High School District #280 is anticipating a need for full time Science teacher for the  school year. Classes could include Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics. Sponsorship and coaching opportunities are also available.

Qualifications

Proper IL licensure.

Consideration may be given a short-term PEL applicant.

Salary/Benefits

MHS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The board shall pay up to 10% of the scheduled salary figure directly to the Teachers' Retirement System. The board shall also pay up to 0.84% of the member T.H.I.S. insurance paid directly to the appropriate state agency. MHS teachers work within a 5 by 5 salary index. (5% raise for each year of experience, and 5% raise for moving over with education) New hires (B.S. + 0 years) begin on Step 3 of the salary index, $47,046 for the  school year.

IL Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance is available. Teachers max MHS plus 32 step 19 $ 98,369.

Additional Notes

MHS teachers teach 5 of 7 classes with two duty-free preps daily (94 minutes of prep). One 30-minute intervention/advisory period is taught during period
8. Additional stipend opportunities are available if a teacher accepts a study hall supervision. Additional coaching and club/class sponsor ships are available.

How to Apply

Send a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of teaching license/credentials to Mr. Joe Masini, Principal, Mendota High School, 2300 West Main Street, Mendota, IL 61342. The vacancy is open until filled. Fax applications to . Email applications to joemasini.

Email Address

joemasini

School District

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

1/7/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026