The following positions are currently available. Please send resume and cover letter to the appropriate people indicated in the table.  Hard copies can be mailed to the following:

Appropriate Person
351 W Washington
Arcola, IL 61910

*all certified positions are posted on the IASA Job Bank for more details

The Arcola School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.

For more information about your rights, grievance procedures, or to file a complaint, contact the Nick Lindsey, Title IX Coordinator at 351 W Washington. Arcola, IL 61910; nlindsey@arcolaschools.com 217-268-4963; or Tom Mulligan, Non-Discrimination Coordinator (Section 504 Coordinator) 351 W Washington. Arcola, IL 61910; tmulligan@arcolaschools.com 217-268-4963.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Policy

For all non teaching positions, please complete the following job application when looking for employment in the district.

Arcola CUSD 306 Application

Salary and Benefits

All certified positions will be paid on the agreed upon salary schedules as listed on the link below. Certified staff will be paid based on years of experience and education as described in the salary schedule. All certified position also include Board Paid TRS and a Health Insurance Premium for an Individual.

Certified Salary Schedule

All non-certified or support positions will be paid at an hourly rates ranging from $15.75 to $40.00 depending on the exact position, qualifications and experience. Non-certified position include board paid IMRF Retirement Benefits and a Health Insurance Premium for an Individual.

Arcola Elementary School Principal

Arcola CUSD #306 is seeking candidates for the position of elementary school principal beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The elementary principal is responsible for students and staff in preschool through Grade 6. The enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year includes 325 students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 and 80 additional students in the Preschool for All program for children ages 3 through 5. 

The elementary principal works with an administrative team that includes the district superintendent (12 years in the district), the junior high – high school principal overseeing Grades 7 – 12 (8 years) and a student services director (2 years) that supports both buildings and principals with a variety of tasks including student discipline, supervision, special education, evaluations, etc.  The district also employs a district wide instructional coach that works significantly with the elementary school building and staff.

The staff in the elementary school currently has two preschool teachers; several classroom teachers (2 to 3 per grade level); specialist staff including physical education, art and music; and several specialized staff including bilingual/ESL, response to intervention and special education teachers. The staff also includes two social workers, several office support staff, and several paraprofessionals.

The Arcola School District has met the school district goal of retaining over 85% of the certified staff in the district from year to year for over 8 years in a row now.  Unfortunately, due to several circumstances (retirement, family situations), the district has seen some turnover in the elementary principal position over the last couple of years. We are hoping to secure a building principal to commit to a three-year contract to provide stability in that building.

It is anticipated that the person will be employed on a three-year performance based contract.  The contract will include 220 days of employment, which is primarily an 11-month contract. It is also anticipated that the financial package for this position will be in the area of $110,000, which includes base salary, health insurance, and board paid teacher retirement pension. The final compensation package will be based on the specific skills and experiences of the candidate.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Tom Mulligan, Superintendent at tmulligan@arcolaschools.com or mail to 351 W Washington, Arcola IL 61910 by March 14, 2025.  Interviews will most likely occur the week of March 17th through 21st

This is the link to the IASA Job Bank - Elementary School Principal