Employment Opportunities

School Office Administrative Assistant- 2024-25 school year

Duties

• Maintains effective and efficient function of the daily operations in the school's main office by managing daily office traffic, mail, phone calls, and electronic communications. Provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative assistance to school Superintendent and Principal. This also includes working with staff, parents, and students, assure all students are getting support in and out of the classroom during the school day by providing a broad array of services for students, parents, teachers, and staff.   

Qualifications 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Successful experience in school office management preferred

• Has a love of supporting the needs of and working with students

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and can effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff

• Proficient with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, other cloud-based applications, and office equipment (copier, fax, phones, intercom)

• Proficient with data management systems and analysis

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Salary/Benefits

• Regionally competitive, per negotiated agreement 

• paid holidays  

Additional Notes

• approximately 10-month position (two weeks prior to first day of school, to one week after last day of school)

• Rutland CCSD 230 is a rural K-8 elementary school district with a steady enrollment of 65-75 students K through 8 (average class size of 8 students) just outside of the city limits of Ottawa, IL within the boundaries of Ottawa Twp. High School District 140.  

• Rutland Grade School is located in beautiful Starved Rock Country, less than 20 miles from LaSalle-Peru, only 28 miles from Oswego, less than 30 miles from Minooka, 40 miles from Joliet, and 40 miles from DeKalb.  

How to Apply  

• Send via email the following documents to Mr. Tom Jeppson, Principal - tjeppson@rutlandgs.org 

  • Resume

  • 3 References & contact information (or letter(s) of recommendation)

Speech Language Pathologist - Part-Time - 2024-25 school year

Rutland Grade School is looking for a part-time SLP for our small, rural K-8 elementary school district (steady enrollment of 65-75 students Kdg through 8) 

Our SLP currently is in the building twice a week.  

Salary is negotiable, based on experience and qualifications,  and not tied to a teacher salary schedule. 

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educators Licensure (PEL) with Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement(s)  

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (preferred)

• Experience with providing speech and language services in school settings and programs. Knowledge of assistive and instructional technology is desired. Understanding and experience with a variety of disabilities and student needs is preferred.

Additional Notes

• Rutland CCSD 230 is a rural K-8 elementary school district with a steady enrollment of 65-75 students K through 8 (average class size of 8 students) just outside of the city limits of Ottawa, IL within the boundaries of Ottawa Twp. High School District 140.  

• Rutland Grade School is located in beautiful Starved Rock Country, less than 20 miles from LaSalle-Peru, only 28 miles from Oswego, less than 30 miles from Minooka, 40 miles from Joliet, and 40 miles from DeKalb.  

• District Information and Reports: https://www.rutlandgs.org/school-board/mandated-reports 

How to Apply  

• Send via email the following documents to Mr. Tom Jeppson, Principal - tjeppson@rutlandgs.org 

  • Resume

  • 3 References & contact information (or letter(s) of recommendation);

  • Transcripts (unofficial copies/scans/attached files of transcripts) 

School Bus Driver

• Bus driver for the 2024-25 school year *(part-time substitute driver for 2023-24 school year currently available)

  • • morning routes 7:30 - 8:45 

    • afternoon routes 3:00 - 4:00 (most days)

      •  every Tuesday 2:15 - 3:15

      • approximately once a month 11:30 - 12:30

• No experience required.  CDL training provided to obtain all required licensing, and all required training provided at no cost to you.

Qualifications 

• 21 years of age (or older) with a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid license for at least 3 consecutive years with an exceptional driving record.

• Must provide a copy of your Illinois certified driving record upon request.

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, background check, and TB testing.

• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedule in a timely manner, handle emergency situations, evacuations, and administer first aid if necessary. 

Salary / Compensation 

• regionally competitive  

Please contact the school office for more information - 1-815-433-2949

Substitute Teaching 

We are always looking for substitute teachers to add to our list. Thank you for considering to substitute for us. Please contact the school office to be added to our list. 

Qualifications 

• To function as a substitute teacher, a person must possess a valid substitute, early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special certificate. 

• Anyone substitute teaching after must have a Substitute Teacher Authorization issued by the Regional Office of Education (ROE 35 - - 119 W Madison Street, Suite 102 , Ottawa, IL - - Phone: 815-434-0780).  

Salary / Compensation 

• Full Day - $120 

  • M, W, Th, F - 8:40-3:15 - - Full Day TUESDAY - 8:40-2:30 

• 1/2 Day - $60 

  • 8:40-12:00 - or - 12:00-3:15