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).

***White Heath Elementary School (25-26) - 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

Maggie Woodham (wooma@sages.us), and attach your letter of interest, resume, two letters of reference, copy of teaching license, and copy of transcripts. 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.

***White Heath Elementary (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 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. 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 (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.

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

***District Office - Superintendent Administrative Assistant

Monticello CUSD#25 is looking to fill a Full-time Superintendent Administrative Assistant position. This is a 12 month position which begins July 1, 2025, but may start sooner depending upon availability. Position hours are Mon-Thurs 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm. This position also serves as recorder of board minutes once a month in the evening with compensation.

Qualifications: Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficient, specifically experience with Excel, knowledge and experience with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and financial software preferred.

Salary/Benefits: Hourly starting rate $20.00 minimum dependent on experience with board paid health and life insurance. This position is IMRF

qualified and receives vacation time, sick days, personal days, and paid holidays.

To Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, references, and a formal application to Adam Clapp, 2 Sage Dr., Monticello, IL 61856 by Friday, May 2, 2025.

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

***Monticello Middle School (25-26) - 6th 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 25, 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.

***Monticello Middle School (2025-26) - 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 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

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