Duties

Finance - Office - Human Resources - Reporting - Board Work - Work closely with Superintendent 

Qualifications

High school diploma, additional experience and/or training in technology and school finance/accounting preferred

Salary/Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, and term life insurance benefit options exist 
• Optional employee funded vision insurance available
• Holiday, vacation, and leaves determined by Board Policy 5:330 for 12-month support staff 
• Policy exists that specifies that the children of the Bookkeeper-Secretary may attend Rankin on a tuition-free basis.
• For the new Bookkeeper/Secretary, the District will be implementing a transition/mentoring plan that includes a 5-month period (approximately August 2026 - December 2026) for the new hire to work and train with the current Bookkeeper/Secretary
• Salaried contract (during the school year, work the same days as teachers, work day (7:00 a.m. or 7:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:15 p.m.) or as approved by Superintendent, 30-minute duty free lunch. Some flexibility exists in regard to the times for the summer schedule.  Also, Friday work days during the summer months are (TBD) at the discretion of the Superintendent.  Holiday, vacation, and leaves determined by Board Policy 5:330 for 12-month support staff.  
• The salary will be negotiated with the selected candidate based on all factors involved including, but not limited to expertise, skill, and prior experience. It’s anticipated that the starting salary range is $47,400 - $59,200, which will be negotiated as described above. The first-year’s salary will be prorated to reflect a start date after July 1, 2026.  Typically, annual salary is reviewed during the month of June each year with adjustments beginning July 1^st of each year.   

Additional Notes

Rankin School District #98 is located in rural Pekin in a supportive and caring community.  

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Send email as the cover letter and attach resume, list of references, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to:

 Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent

                                                                       mgordon@rankin98.org                                                                                                 

*Candidates who apply will receive an email reply within 24 hours to serve as the receipt of the application.  If candidates don’t receive an email receipt within 24 hours, please inquire about a technical issue at 309-346-3182 to ensure application was received. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Please note that interviews may start in the month of June. The final deadline to apply to be considered is no later than noon on June 23, 2026.    

PROJECTED HIRE DATE:  Goal is for the selected candidate to be recommended to the Rankin Board of Education for official hire at the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2026.

START DATE: Approximate start date is August 3, 2026

QUESTIONS:  All questions should be directed to Dr. Matt Gordon via mgordon@rankin98.org or 309-346-3182

Email Address

mgordon@rankin98.org

School District

http://www.rankin98.org

City Website

http://www.ci.pekin.il.us/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

6/23/2026