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posted: 08/19/2026

Categories: Education, Other

Paraprofessionals for the 2026-27 School Year

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

POSTING OF VACANCY
Paraprofessionals for the 2026-27 School Year at EHS & CGS

Start Date: ASAP
Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026

Must have one of the following:
• Possess (or be eligible for) Paraprofessional’s License
• 60 hours at college level
• Associate’s Degree (or higher)
• Passed Paraprofessional’s Exam – 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
• application
• copy of license/transcripts

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 on the website: www.unit40.org