Openings as of 6/9/2026
MHS Math Team Coach
Annual Stipend FY27: $1,700-2,550
Information regarding pay and benefits may be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
MHS Assistant Track Coach
Annual Stipend FY27: $3,825-6,800Information regarding pay and benefits may be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Qualifications: Teacher certification preferred
Cross country or track coaching experience preferred, but not required. This person should have good organizational skills and knowledge of teaching the fundamentals of track.
MJHS Assistant Track Coach
Annual Stipend FY27: $2,975-3,825Information regarding pay and benefits may be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Coach - HS Assistant Cross Country
Annual Stipend FY27: $3825-$6800Information regarding pay and benefits may be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Cross country or track coaching experience preferred, but not required. This person should have good organizational skills and knowledge of teaching the fundamentals of cross country. This person should also be willing to work during the summer to work with camps and utilize contact days as the head coach as sanctioned by the IHSA.
Description: Oversee all operational aspects of the WYSE program.
Salary: $1700-$2550/yearJob Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: PEL with High School endorsement preferred.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Oversee all operational aspects of the SkillsUSA program.Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: PEL with High School endorsement preferred.Application Procedure:Apply online
Coach - HS Assistant Boys Tennis
Tennis coaching experience preferred, but not required. This person should have good organizational skills and knowledge of teaching the fundamentals of tennis.
TITLE: Multilingual Teacher
SALARY: $48,851-87,191 depending on experience and education level*Benefits Information Attached.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certified Staff
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual endorsement.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or
small groups to help them reach the same skill levels as the class as a whole.
The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher will provide high-quality English language development instruction (both receptive and expressive) to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will implement a curriculum that parallels grade-level content while aligning with the Illinois Learning Standards and the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards. This educator will collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, and support the overall academic and social-emotional growth of our multilingual students.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
*This position is part time working approximately 6 hours per day when school is in session.Hourly Rate: $18.25-18.80 (Benefits information attached)
Food Service Delivery Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB GOAL:
Ensure the seamless operation of the district's food program by overseeing the secure transport, organized storage, and punctual delivery of food and equipment to all school sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: The responsibilities may include other duties as assigned, as the responsibilities listed above represent a majority of the tasks, though not an exhaustive list.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.
EVALUATION:
Description: This Extended School Year position will support the classroom teachers and work under teacher direction with small groups of students with significant disabilities on real-world skills.
Salary/Benefits: $16-18.50. Current Morton CUSD 709 paras will earn their current rate of pay. Benefits information attached.Qualifications: Paraprofessional Certification required.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Teaching position will be working with students with significant cognitive disabilities, medical needs, with an emphasis on instructing functional curriculum. Salary/Benefits: $2,250 Stipend. Please see attached benefit information.Qualifications: LBS1 endorsementApplication Procedure:Apply online
TITLE: Instructional Coach
Required: Applicant must hold a valid PEL
Strongly desired:
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Technology & Safety
JOB GOAL: To strengthen instruction in the district by providing instructional support to teachers and to maintain a well-aligned curriculum with clearly defined learning outcomes.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL):
SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION ATTACHED
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle School ELA Endorsement
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
Description: Meets and instructs students at designated locations and time. Develops and maintains a classroom environment consistent with norms of the building program, appropriate to the classroom activity, and within the limits of available resources. Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation and implementation on request of the immediate supervisor. Encourages students to set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior. Provides an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Qualifications: Proper State of Illinois Licensure
Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Custodial experience is preferred, but not required. This individual should be able to do normal cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and grounds and be knowledgeable of working with chemicals used in every day cleaning of rooms and facilities. This person should be able to work independently as well as with a team to provide the best possible facilities for our students, staff, and community.*Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License, Must be available for overtime when needed, Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Hourly Rate: $17.50Benefits Information attached
Elementary Schools, 2nd Shift Custodian Job Description
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. If circumstances arise and it is required of an individual to lift and/or move objects in excess of 50 pounds, the individual must seek assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUMMARY: Keeps the building in clean and orderly condition by performing the above duties.
Part time custodians needed on an on call basis to help with general cleaning and maintenance in the district wide buildings. Qualifications: Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License, Must be available for overtime when needed, Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Benefits Information attached
Description: The district is seeking custodians for a temporary position - June and July 2026 during the Extended School Year term.Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be a current student at Morton High School. If an applicant is considered for hire, the district will arrange for a pre-employment physical and criminal background check at no cost to the applicant, which must be completed before the start date.
Pay Rates: Students under 18: $15.00/hr.
Adult Students: $16.00/hr.
Returning Adult Students: $16.50/hr.-$17.50/hr.
Job Description:
Selected candidates will assist in the summer cleaning of schools and moving furniture to ensure that the buildings are in excellent condition when students and staff return to school in mid-August. Hours will follow the extended school year schedule.
Essential Job Functions:
TITLE: English Language Arts Teacher (7th Grade)
SCHEDULE: All teachers teach six classes and have one personal plan period and one team plan period along with a 30-minute duty-free lunch.
GENERAL PURPOSE: To prepare and provide grade-relevant learning experiences that enable students to learn the principles of the English language in a way that will prepare them for success in future courses and 21st Century careers. All learning experiences must be designed from a standards-first approach.
SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a 180 day position with benefits commensurate with the local bargaining unit contract. The final salary will correspond to that of an existing staff with the same recognized experience and educational qualifications. The starting salary in 2026-27 for a 1st year teacher with zero years of experience is $48,851 (not including TRS). Coaching & sponsorships are available and interested staff are encouraged and supported in getting involved in school-life beyond the classroom.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete online application found at www.morton709.org and upload a letter of interest, resume, license, unofficial transcript(s), and three reference letters.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MJHS is a 7th and 8th Grade junior high by name, but a middle school by philosophy. 7th Graders are divided into two teams (Green and White) and are assigned a core-teaching group consisting of a science teacher, two language arts teachers, a math teacher, and a social studies teacher. 8th Graders are divided up the same way (Red and Gray teams) and are assigned the same core of teachers. Each student then is assigned to one or two Encore classes for each nine-week time period. Every student also has daily physical education. Students may also choose to participate in band, orchestra, or choir. A full array of successful athletics are available as well as a wide variety of activities and clubs are also offered. One benefit of teaming is for a group of teachers to get to know the same group of students. This allows teachers to meet collectively and proactively collaborate in instructional planning. It also allows teachers to react quickly to student needs. Each team of teachers have daily common planning time available to meet with students and parents. Some of our favorite traditions include our staff Halloween competition and assembly, community pep rallies following state tournament appearances, dodgeball tournament benefiting the Gameball Run, Grandparents' Day,and step-up days. We also host two successful community events, the Halloween Spooktacular and Girls Night Out cheer and dance clinic.
Description: Lunch & Recess AideApplication Procedure:Apply onlinePlease see attached salary & benefits information
Description: This extended school year position will assist an individual special education student with academic needs as well as to serve their medical needs such as toileting, colostomy bags, etc. throughout the school day.Salary/Benefits: $20.55. Current Morton CUSD 709 CNAs will earn their current rate of pay. Benefits information attached.Qualifications: CNA or CMA license and will also need to obtain a paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County. Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provide School Psychological Services within compliance of legal timelines/parameters, and follow best-practices in assessment, intervention, and service provision to students in grades K-12. Provide consultation to teachers, as needed, for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic student needs. Job Summary: This is a temporary long term substitute position for approximately 12 weeks.Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License—School Psychologist Endorsement
Daily Rate: $399Application Procedure:Apply online
Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year
Substitute Teacher - $19.00/hour (full day = $133)Substitute Teacher at Morton Academy - $20.60/hourSubstitute Aide - $17.00/hourSubstitute Aide at Morton Academy - $18.54/hour
Benefits for Substitute Teachers: TRS – Teachers' Retirement System: Currently Morton School District's Board of Education funds 100% of the Member TRS retirement contribution up to 9.0% (9.8901% compounded) and 0.9% of the professional staff member's salary for the Member THIS fund contribution. Any additional contributions required of the professional staff member in excess of the 0.9% shall be paid 50/50 by the Board and the professional staff member
Substitute Responsibilities:
- Subs are expected to dress and behave as professionals at all times. Jeans, tennis shoes, and other informal attire should not be worn while subbing.- Prompt or early arrival to review and familiarize yourself with lesson plans, materials, and procedures for the day. - Always check in and out at the school office each day, unless instructed otherwise by the principal or office secretary.- If you have questions concerning lesson plans, please ask other teachers in the grade level or department, or the building principal.- Check the fire and disaster drill procedures on the wall next to the classroom door before students arrive.- If lesson plans and materials were not complete and available, please contact the principal.- Notify the principal of more severe or recurring discipline problems. Minor problems are to be handled by the substitute teacher, and the classroom teacher is to be informed by the substitute teacher's report.- Complete attendance, lunch count, and other bookkeeping activities required by the school. Follow established classroom rules and procedures.- Check all student work with the exception of subjective materials. Grades and grade book entering will be completed by the classroom teacher.- All duties assigned to the classroom teacher for the day shall be completed by the substitute teacher, i.e., bus duty and hall duty.- To ensure continuity of instruction, please follow the lesson plans and complete the specified material as much as possible. Please note any adjustments on the Sub Teacher Report.- Complete the Substitute Teacher Report at the end of the day. Leave one copy on the teacher's desk and give the second copy to the principal when you check out.
Long-Term Substitute - 6th Grade Teacher
Beginning Mid-September for 12 weeks.
$266/day
QUALIFICATIONS:- Valid Professional Educator License registered with ROE 53 - Elementary Education Endorsement-Ability to successfully complete a preemployment functional physical, fingerprint based background check, and Employment History Review-Supervisory experience preferred
JOB GOAL: The Long-Term Substitute Sixth-Grade Teacher will maintain educational continuity during an extended teacher absence.
JOB DUTIES:
HOURLY RATE: $17.75-$18.25/hr.*Benefits information attached
-Paraprofessional License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
-Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, fingerprint-based background check, and Employment History Review.
Description: Please see attached job description.Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Application Procedure:Apply online
Hourly Rate: $17.75-18.25 Please see attached benefits information.
HOURLY RATE: $17.00 - Approximately 30 min. per school day.*Benefits information attached
Part-time, approximately 2-3 hours per week on school days when children are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.
HOURLY RATE: $17.75-18.25
BENEFITS: See attachment
HOURLY RATE: $17.75-18.25BENEFITS: SEE ATTACHMENT
Description: MTSS Reading and Math Aide to elementary students.Qualifications: Must have a paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provide assistance to students crossing an intersection in a safe and secure manner.Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information. This is a Tier 2 position.Qualifications: High School DiplomaWorking Conditions:Application Procedure:Apply onlineSelection Procedure:
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $18.50Description: This position will provide instructional support to a small group of students with IEPs (ages ranging from 6 through 18) with emotional and behavioral challenges. Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: Experience with verbal de-escalation and CPI certification preferred.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: This position will provide support to one individual student. Tier 3 Aide Position.
Schedule: District established school calendar dates. Part-Time.Qualifications: Paraprofessional, Substitute or Professional Educator LicenseApplication Procedure:Apply onlineSelection Procedure:
Description: Assist the classroom teacher with student instruction and other duties as needed.Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: Must hold a Paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Candidate would be the personal assistant to one specific student and may assist the student with personal care, feeding, navigating their personal class schedule, assist with technology used in class, class work, supervise and accompany student on community trips/field trips. Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefits for this tier III position.Qualifications: Must hold a Paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County. Preferred candidate would possess good organizational skills, ability to manage student and their belongings, supervise and assist student in different classroom environments depending on the students schedule, good communication skills, and good collaboration skills. Ability to work closely with Special Education teachers/case managers, general education teachers and parents.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provides daily coverage for unfilled absences.
Rate: $19.50/hr.
Job Summary: Please see attached salary and benefit information.Qualifications: Hold a substitute teacher license registered in Tazewell County.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provide classroom support under teacher supervision.Job Summary: This position is open to Morton High School RISE Students only. The hourly rate is $15.00.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provide assistance to the teacher in the Preschool For All classroom.Hourly Rate: $18.50-$19.00/hr.
Qualifications: Must hold a paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: Provide instructional support to students under teacher supervision.Hourly Rate: $17.00-$17.50 *Benefits Information AttachedQualifications: Hold a paraprofessional license registered in Tazewell County.Application Procedure:Apply online
Description: This position will provide health support to one individual student. Monday - Friday 3/3.5 hours/dayRate:$18.50-19.00/hour. Benefits information attachedQualifications: Paraprofessional, Substitute or Professional Educator LicenseApplication Procedure:Apply online
Rate:$19.00-$19.50/hour. Benefits information attached
-Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Support
Student Support and Personal Care
Data Collection and Collaboration
Part-time, up to 30 hours per week on school days when students are in attendance. Institute days as requested by the administration.
Description: This position will provide support to one individual student. Monday - Friday 6 hours/dayRate:$18.50-19.00/hour. Benefits information attachedQualifications: Paraprofessional, Substitute or Professional Educator LicenseApplication Procedure:Apply online
