Duties
EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40
EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
POSTING OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY
PARAPROFESSIONAL
For the
2026-27 School Year
at
EJHS
Deadline to apply: November 16, 2026
Must have one of the following:
- Possess (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional’s License
- 60 hours at college level
- Associate’s Degree (or higher)
- Pass Paraprofessional Test: The website for the para pro practice test is https://www.parapropracticetest.com/
Medical background would be beneficial, but not required
Fluent in verbal and written English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, IMRF Retirement, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Paid Holidays
Job Goal: To assist the teacher in achieving objectives by working with the class, small groups, or individual students to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole
Salary and Benefits Information:
https://www.unit40.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4374245&type=d&pREC_ID=2576380
To apply, please submit:
- cover letter
- resume
- copy of license and/or transcripts
- application
To: Andrew D. Johnson, Superintendent, Effingham CUSD #40, 2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130, Effingham, IL 62401, Ph: 217-540-1502, or submit electronically to employment@unit40.org.
Application can be found at the above address or on the website: www.unit40.org