EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for your interest in employment with Monticello Community Unit School District #25!

Below are a few things to know, when applying for a position with us:

  • Applicants interested in Certified positions will be linked to the IASA Illinois Education Job Bank website.

  • Applicants interested in Non-Certified positions will be linked to the appropriate application.

    • Non-Certified applications should be submitted to the principal of the building for which the open position exists.

All full-time positions include benefits (access to health insurance, sick days, personal days, and retirement plans TRS/IMRF).

***Washington Elementary School (2025-26) - Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Duties: This position is a functional academic self-contained classroom.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). This position has a $1,200 annual stipend and could qualify for the hiring bonus of $3,000.

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Amanda Ryder (rydam@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of

reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by April 2, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Amanda Ryder, Principal, Washington School, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello Middle School (2025-26) - 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching License, Middle School endorsed with Language Arts Endorsement(s) required. Multiple area endorsements are preferred but not required.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us).

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Mark Hughes (hugma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by April 4, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents, please mail them to:

Mr. Mark Hughes, Principal, Monticello Middle School, 2015 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***White Heath Elementary (2025-26) - Art/Music Teacher (Full-time)

(Candidates interested in teaching part-time in Art or Music only please apply and indicate that on your application)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching License.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). If applying for part-time, salary and benefits will be adjusted to reflect a reduced schedule.

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Maggie Woodham (wooma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by April 4, 2025 or until filled. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Maggie Woodham, Principal, White Heath Elementary School, 300 High St., White Heath, IL 61884

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Washington Elementary School (2025-26) - Cook

Duties: Washington School is looking to fill a 6 hour Cook position. Approximate hours are 7:00am -1:30pm Monday-Friday.

Qualifications: Must hold food handler certification or be able to obtain prior to the school year starting.

Hourly Rate: Hourly range $15.00-$17.70 with board paid Health/Life Insurance. This position is IMRF qualified. The full hourly range can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us).

To Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, references, and a formal application to: Mrs. Amanda Ryder, Principal, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by March 28, 2025 or until filled.

Application can be found on the District Website at www.sages.us

***Washington Elementary School (2025-26) - 3rd Grade Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us).

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Amanda Ryder (rydam@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by March 21, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Amanda Ryder, Principal, Washington School, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***White Heath Elementary (2025-26) - 4th Grade Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us).

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Maggie Woodham (wooma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by March 28, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Maggie Woodham, Principal, White Heath Elementary School, 300 High St., White Heath, IL 61884

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello High School (24-25) - Long-term Substitute for Special Education Teacher

**Approx. Dates: February 27-end of the year**

Send resume, letter of interest, copy of certificate, copy of transcripts,

references, and formal application to: Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, 1 Sage Dr. , Monticello, IL 61856 by February 26 or until filled.

Application found of District Web Site www.sages.us

***Monticello High School (25-26) - Math Teacher

Duties: The Math department course offerings include Algebra1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Calculus, and Statistics.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Math Endorsements. Dual Credit certification preferred.Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). This position could qualify for the hiring bonus of $3,000.

To Apply: Please submit an application, letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts to: Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, Monticello High School, 1 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by March 14, 2024.

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello High School (25-26) - Special Education Teacher

Duties: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). This position could qualify for the hiring bonus of $3,000.

To Apply: Please submit an application, letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts to: Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, Monticello High School, 1 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by March 14, 2024.

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello Middle School (2025-26) - Long-term Substitute Physical Education Teacher

(This position is for the full school year.)

Send resume, letter of interest, copy of certificate, copy of transcripts, references, and formal application to:

Mr. Mark Hughes, Principal, Monticello Middle School, 2015 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello Middle School (2025-26) - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching License, Middle School endorsed with Social Studies Endorsement(s) required. Multiple area endorsementsare preferred but not required.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us).

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to Mark Hughes (hugma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts byMarch 7, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mr. Mark Hughes, Principal, Monticello Middle School, 2015 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***White Heath Elementary (2025-26) - Special Education Teacher

Duties: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance. The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). This position has a $1,200 annual stipend and could qualify for the hiring bonus of $3,000.

To Apply: Please submit an application to the link below or email to

Maggie Woodham (wooma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by March 7, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Maggie Woodham, Principal, White Heath Elementary School, 300 High St., White Heath, IL 61884

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Washington Elementary School (2025-26) - Special Education Teacher

Duties: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

 Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.  

 Salary/Benefits:  Starting TRS salary is $47,253 plus board paid Health/Life insurance.  The full salary schedule can be found in the bargaining unit contract on our website (www.sages.us). This position has a $1,200 annual stipend and could qualify for the hiring bonus of $3,000.

 To Apply:  Please submit an application to the link below or email to Amanda Ryder (rydam@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by March 7, 2025. If you are unable to attach your documents please mail them to:

Mrs. Amanda Ryder, Principal, Washington School, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello High School (25-26) - Part-time Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Duties: Monticello High School is looking for a Part-time FACS Teacher.

Work Schedule: Every other school day

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with FAC endorsement.

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $23,626.

To Apply: Please submit an application, letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts to: Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, Monticello High School, 1 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by March 14, 2024.

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***White Heath Elementary School (24-25) - Life Skills Special Education Teacher

Duties: This position is a functional academic self-contained classroom.

 Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement.  

 Salary/Benefits:  Starting TRS salary is $46,154 plus board paid health and life insurance.

 To Apply:  Please submit an application to the link below and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts by until filled.  If you are unable to attach your documents, please mail them to:

Maggie Woodham, Principal, White Heath Elementary School, 300 W. High Street, White Heath, IL 61884

Application can be found on the Illinois Job Bank Website www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org.

***Monticello Middle School (2024-25) - Coaching Opportunities

  • Head Wrestling Coach-

    To Apply for a Coaching Position: Please submit a letter of

    interest to Mr. Daniel Sheehan, Athletic Director, 1 Sage Dr.,

    Monticello, IL 61856 by April 4, 2025 or until filled.

To Apply for a Coaching Position: Please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Daniel Sheehan, Athletic Director, 1 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by until filled.

To Apply for a Sponsor Position: Please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Mark Hughes, Principal, 2015 E Washington St., Monticello, IL 61856 by until filled.

***Monticello High School (2025-26) - Coaching Opportunities

  • Co-Assistant Baseball Coach

    To Apply for a Coaching Position: Please submit a letter of

    interest to Mr. Daniel Sheehan, Athletic Director, 1 Sage Dr.,

    Monticello, IL 61856 by February 19, 2025, 2025 or until filled.

  • Pep Club Sponsor

    To Apply for a Sponsor Position: Please submit a letter of

    interest to Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello,

    IL 61856 by February 19, 2025 or until filled.

  • Head Cross Country Coach

To Apply for a Coaching Position:  Please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Daniel Sheehan, Athletic Director, 1 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by until filled.

To Apply for a Sponsor Position: Please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Travis Courson, Principal, 3 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by until filled.

 For direct links to our various employment applications: