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Rankin School District #98

9/3/24

JOB OPENING

OPENING:  Paraprofessional/Teacher’s Aide  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Proof of Paraprofessional Endorsement or ability to obtain Paraprofessional Endorsement by September 25, 2024

HOURS: Typically, 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (student attendance days during the year). Starting $14.00 per hour.  

APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as the cover letter and attach resume to:

                                                         Mrs. April McLaughlin, Principal

                                                         Rankin School District #98

                                                         amclaughlin@rankin98.org

*Candidates who apply will receive email notification for receipt of application within 48 hours. 

START DATE: TBD (approx. end of September)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply now, please don’t wait!  

Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer

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Meet Miss Garza (5th Grade Teacher)!  As an Illinois State University Redbird last year, she student taught for Rankin in 5th Grade.  The position then became open at the end of Spring last year, and she accepted an offer to become our new 5th Grade Teacher!  Welcome (back) to Rankin!!!

From

She is from Milledgeville, IL

Favorite part of being an educator......

Her favorite part of being an educator thus far is how different each day is.

Favorite quote

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou

Fun Facts...

She loves to travel and she reads every day! 

Thank you to Miss Garza for sharing her talents and kindness each day and for choosing to stay at Rankin!  WELCOME (back) TO RANKIN!!!  

Meet Ms. Oesch (RTI/MTSS/Title I Teacher and Scholastic Bowl Coach)!  She brings a wealth of experience and tons of enthusiasm to Rankin!  Welcome to Rankin!!!

From

"I grew up on a farm near West Jersey, Illinois and each morning as I'm driving to Rankin, it strangely feels like I am going “home” as I pass the farmer’s fields."

Favorite part of being an educator......

"My favorite part of being an educator (35 years!) is when I see former students out and about making a positive difference in our community.  When they say hello and share a memory,  it always brightens my day!"

Favorite quote

“Do something!  It’s better than nothing and even if you’re wrong, at least you are trying.”  My mom

Fun Facts...

"l enjoy learning about history and am excited for the upcoming Marigold Festival weekend.  (Thanks Ev!)"

"I am collecting acorns off my oak trees in hopes to be able to give each new Rankin friend one so we can put down roots and branch out together."

Thank you to Ms. Oesch for choosing to share her talents, enthusiasm, and expertise at Rankin!  WELCOME TO RANKIN!!!  

Please click here to access Board of Education Member Qualifications

Please click here to access Board of Education Reference Guide

Please click here to access Board of Education Member Petition Packets - Election - April 1, 2025

Sept20_Rebel Report

RANKIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #98

13716 5th Street

Pekin, IL  61554-9650

309‑346‑3182

FAX  309-346-7928

www.rankin98.org

***To email office: rankinoffice@rankin98.org

By Dustin Hyatt, Rankin Music, Band, and Chorus Teacher

TCHD's 21st Century Schools Before and After Care Program is housed on campus and direct phone access (309-346-3182 option 8) exists.  

**To register your child for the Rankin Extended Day program please complete the fillable registration FORM FOUND HERE, save and email them to rankin@tchd.net and rankinoffice@rankin98.org.  Please include your child’s first week of attendance dates in your email. If you have questions about the program or registration please call (309)929-0282.  Also, the Rankin Office can be reached at 309-346-3182 or rankinoffice@rankin98.org.  

Please see additional resources below

Parent Handbook 2024-2025

Program Service Guide

TCHD Website

Rankin School District #98 - 2024-2025 Theme Announced - "Embracing Our Roots, Branching Out Together!"

GO REBELS!!!!