Employment Opportunities

Elementary Principal 

Rutland CCSD 230 is seeking a dedicated school leader with strong organizational and communication skills to serve as our elementary school principal (K-8). The ideal candidate will have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and the school community while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. Rutland Grade School is committed to nurturing the whole child—supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth to prepare them for future success. The principal's primary responsibility is to empower and support our staff, providing the leadership and resources they need to guide and inspire students in a dynamic K-8 learning environment.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have an Illinois Professional Educator License with general administrative endorsement, including successful completion of the Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year. 

Salary/Benefits

A regionally competitive salary and benefits, with additional consideration of school administrative experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as full-paid TRS, sick leave, vacation time, and personal and professional leave days. 

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 the following documents via email to Mr. Mike Matteson, Superintendent - mmatteson@rutlandgs.org 

• Cover Letter of Interest

• Resume (which includes IEIN number and current IL PEL endorsement information);

• 3 letters of recommendation & reference contact information;

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

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21 

School Bus Driver

•  Part-time, substitute driver  

  • • 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 - $125 

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

• 1/2 Day - $65

  • 8:40-12:00 - or - 12:00-3:15 

5th & 6th Grade Cheerleading Coach

Coach and supervisor for 5th and 6th grade cheerleading during our 5th and 6th grade Boys Basketball home games. 

Approximately 6 to 8 home games per year (we do not travel to cheer at away games) . 

Practices may begin the third week of October, the season ends in mid-December. 

Qualifications 

• Willingness to work positively with 5th and 6th grade students while teaching the fundamentals of school sports cheer.  

• The candidate must comply with public school employee requirement, including background check and some additional relevant trainings. 

Interested persons should contact Athletic Director, Jason Weber - jweber@rutlandgs.org