Duties

JCCU1 is seeking a high quality individual to join our team at NES as an Elementary Teacher.  We have one position available. Our  top-notch teachers: 

• Provide first rate instruction to pupils in class sizes of approximately 19-23 students 

• Display strong classroom management skills
• Create a safe environment conducive for learning 
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to students, families and teammates 

Full Time Elementary Teacher at Newton Elementary.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) 
• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Elementary Education

Salary/Benefits

Actual pay depends on years of experience and degree hours completed.  The range for this position is $47,000-$83,934.  

• Health Insurance - district pays for portion – Board Benefit $10,214.00 for 2025-2026.

• District Life Insurance - district pays cost for $20,000

• TRS - Teachers pay 9.0% plus 0.9% for THIS

   

  • District pays NEC of .58% and THIS of .97%

• 3 Personal Leave days that can accumulate to 4 - after that any days are added to sick leave

• 12 sick leave days per year for each year they are employed in the District

  • Unused Sick Leave days are reported to TRS for credit when they retire

  • Sick leave accumulates to 340 days – When you retire, you may receive a maximum of two years (340 days) of service credit for unused, uncompensated sick leave

• 3 Bereavement days are granted per occurrence for immediate family

Please see Benefits link: https://www.jaspercountyschools.net/page/job-postings

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested in becoming part of the JCCU1 team should submit the following information to the below address: 

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation
• Credentials
• Application from the district website
• Link: www.jaspercountyschools.net/district-information/Job-Postings 

Jasper County CUSD #1

c/o Applications

1401 Clayton Avenue

Newton, IL  62448

Credentials may also be e-mailed to applications@jccu1.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

http://www.jaspercountyschools.net

School District

www.jaspercountyschools.net

Position Website

http://www.jaspercountyschools.net

City Website

www.jaspercountyschools.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card