Job Postings

Join the Unit 40 Family
At Effingham Unit 40 Schools, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We’re always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help us engage, educate, and empower the heartbeat of our community.
Whether you’re an experienced educator, a skilled professional, or ready to coach the next generation of student-athletes, there’s a place in Hearts Nation for you. Explore our current openings below and find the role that’s right for you:
Certified Positions (teachers, administrators, specialists)
General Application for Certified Positions
Application Certified Positions
Current Postings:
There are no current postings at this time
Substitutes for Certified Positions
We are always in need of quality individuals to fill in when needed. To take the next step, please follow the instructions in this link: Substitute Teacher Instructions
Effingham Unit 40 Schools raised the Substitute Teacher pay in January 2024
Sub Teacher: $130 per day
Sub Retired Effingham Teacher: $200 per day
Sub Long Term Teacher: $239.45 per day after the first 10 days
Non-Certified Positions (support staff, aides, custodial, food service, transportation)
General Application for Non-Certified Positions
Application Non-Certified Positions
Current Postings:
Substitutes for Non-Certified Positions
We are always in need of quality individuals to fill in when needed for Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Cooks, Custodians, Cafeteria Monitors, and Secretaries. To take the next step, please fill out the General Application and return it to:
Board of Education Office
2803 S. Banker Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Sub Pay Rates for the 2025-2026 School Year:
Sub Bus Driver: $20.50
Sub Bus Aide: $16.00
Sub Paraprofessional: $17.50
Sub Food Service: $17.00
Sub Secretary: $17.50
Sub Custodian: $17.00
Sub Nurse Paraprofessional: $19.50
Sub Cafeteria Monitor: $16.00
Sub Library Clerk: $17.50
Sub Maintenance: $19.50
Exempt Positions (district-level roles and leadership opportunities)
Current Postings:
There are no current postings at this time
Coaching Positions (athletics, clubs, and extracurriculars)
Current Postings:
6.26.25 JH Coaching Positions for the 2025-26 School Year
7.2.25 HS Coaching Positions for the 2025-26 School Year
Little Hearts Early Childhood Center
Current Postings:
6.26.25 Lead Teacher, Teacher, and Teacher Assistant at Little Hearts
For more information, please contact the main office at 217.540.1502 or email: [email protected]
Policy 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
The School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; religion; creed; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; or unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; work authorization status; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of 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; conviction record, unless authorized by law; 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 Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.
Persons who believe they have not received equal employment opportunities should report their claims to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator and/or a Complaint Manager under Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure, or in the case of denial of equal employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Board policy 2:270, Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited. These individuals are listed below. No employee or applicant will be discriminated or retaliated against because he or she: (1) requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a reasonable accommodation as allowed by the Illinois Human Rights Act, or (2) initiated a complaint, was a witness, supplied information, or otherwise participated in an investigation or proceeding involving an alleged violation of this policy or State or federal laws, rules or regulations, provided the employee or applicant did not make a knowingly false accusation nor provide knowingly false information.
Administrative Implementation
The Superintendent shall appoint a Nondiscrimination Coordinator for personnel who shall be responsible for coordinating the District's nondiscrimination efforts. The Nondiscrimination Coordinator may be the Superintendent or a Complaint Manager under Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure. The Nondiscrimination Coordinator also serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator.
The Superintendent shall insert into this policy the names, office addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of the District's current Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Managers.
Nondiscrimination Coordinator:
Kelsey Baker
P.O. Box 130
Effingham, IL 62401
217-540-1500
Complaint Managers:
Aron Spicer Kelsey Baker
3901 S. Banker Street P.O. Box 130
Effingham, IL 62401 Effingham, IL 62401
[email protected] [email protected]
217-540-1400 217-540-1500
The Superintendent shall also use reasonable measures to inform staff members and applicants that the District is an equal opportunity employer, such as by posting required notices and including this policy in the appropriate handbooks.
Minority Recruitment
The District will attempt to recruit and hire minority employees. The implementation of this policy may include advertising openings in minority publications, participating in minority job fairs, and recruiting at colleges and universities with significant minority enrollments. This policy, however, does not require or permit the District to give preferential treatment or special rights based on a protected status without evidence of past discrimination.
Updated: July 2024