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).

***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 Elementary School

3 Sage Dr.

Monticello, IL 61856

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 (24-25) - 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 starting January 6, 2025

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

Salary/Benefits: Starting TRS salary is $23,077 (will be prorated to reflect a second semester start).

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 December 6th, 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

  • Talent Show Sponsor (Please submit a letter of interest to Mark Hughes by January 21, 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.

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