Current job openings or anticipated openings
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#'s 1&2 6/30/25
JOB OPENINGS (1-2)
OPENINGS: (1-2) Paraprofessionals/Teacher’s Aides for the 2025-2026 School Year - 5 Days a Week and/or Modified Schedule Available
QUALIFICATIONS: Proof of Paraprofessional Endorsement or ability to obtain Paraprofessional Endorsement by August 12, 2025
HOURS: Hours can be flexible and can be coordinated with candidates - $15.00 per hour.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as the cover letter and attach resume to:
Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent
Rankin School District #98
mgordon@rankin98.org
*Candidates who apply will receive email notification for receipt of application within 48 hours. If you don’t receive an email receipt, please follow up with a phone call at 309-346-3182 to ensure email application was received.
START DATE: August 12, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer
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#3 6/26/25
Rankin School District #98
ANTICIPATED JOB OPENING
ANTICIPATED JOB OPENING: (ADDITIONAL) Assistant Track and Field Coach (Boys and Girls)
INFORMATION: Currently, the boys and girls’ track and field teams each have a head coach and an assistant coach. The District is exploring adding an additional assistant track and field coach for the upcoming season to work with both teams. If this position is officially approved via an agreement by the Rankin Association of Teachers and Board of Education, it would be with the understanding that the position is a trial for a year versus being permanent. Upon completion of the upcoming track and field season, this position would be evaluated to determine the best plan of action moving forward. The District is seeking a person to work with both teams who has knowledge of field events and/or has interest in field events, and who is willing to assist with supervision of our student-athletes.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as the cover letter and attach resume to:
Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent
Rankin School District #98
mgordon@rankin98.org
*Candidates who apply will receive an email reply within 48 hours to serve as the receipt of the application. Candidates who do not receive an email reply within 48 hours are encouraged to call 309-346-3182 to confirm email application was received.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Nick Beard, Principal/Athletic Director
SALARY: 3.1% of the base salary for teachers for the 2025-2026 school year found in the Rankin Association of Teachers Agreement
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 18, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
START DATE: Spring of 2026
Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer
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#4 6/20/25
JOB OPENING: Assistant Volleyball Coach
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as the cover letter and attach resume to:
Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent
Rankin School District #98
mgordon@rankin98.org
*Candidates who apply will receive an email reply within 48 hours to serve as the receipt of the application. Candidates who do not receive an email reply within 48 hours are encouraged to call 309-346-3182 to confirm email application was received.
INFORMATION: Salary and Benefits - Rankin Association of Teachers Agreement .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
START DATE: Winter 2025
Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer
TCHD's 21st Century Schools Before and After Care Program is housed on campus and direct phone access (309-346-3182 option 8) exists.
Please click here to access TCHD Before and After School Care Information and Registration
ALERT Academic Achievement!!!
Rankin Junior High - Releases Honor Roll - 4th Quarter - 2024-2025 School Year - Congratulations!
We are proud of you!! 
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Brylee Cook, Avery Cox, Mia Evans, Taylor Foil, Hunter Gardner, Paisley Honsman, Averi Kennett, Leah Kennett, Evie Leichtenberg, Harper Leitze, Rowan Leitze, Isla Martin, Elliott Munter, Olivia Myers, Mason Nguyen, Emma Seidell, Jakob Toungett, Alyvia Valentine, Parker Washkowiak, Tinley Webb, Avery Weghorst, Becca Weidner, Brynn Williams, Abbott Wolfe
HONOR ROLL
Hailey Brienen, Alison Conrad, Cooper Matney, Sophia Rosenbohm, Conner Tortat, Abel Whitten, Lucas Wilda
SUMMER AND FALL ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Summer - Volleyball Summer Practices, Boys Basketball Workouts and Girls Basketball 4S Days
· (5th - 8th Grade) students who are interested should check the Master calendar on the website for the dates of the above activities
·Questions ? 's - Volleyball = astowell@rankin98.org, Boys Basketball = ruselton@rankin98.org, Girls Basketball = mgordon@rankin98.org
· Must have current physical on file (within 13 months) to participate in any of the above activities - Questions = rankinoffice@rankin98.org
Individual Golf Sectionals
· (6th-8th grade) to participate in the Fall 2025 IESA Sectional Golf Match
· The Sectional Golf Matches for this coming school year will take place on September 3, 2025, for boys and September 4, 2025, for girls. The course locations for these events are currently to be determined.
· The District would enter individual golfers who have a parent that is able to become certified to coach their own child through the IESA (i.e. take the coaching course and concussion training). Please note that the District does not field a golf team as this opportunity is open to individuals with parents who become IESA certified. The parent would be responsible for transporting and supervising their own child, and be responsible for the coaching course fee of $19.95, the entry fee of $45, and the green fees for the golf round. If we have more than two individual boys and/or girls register, the parent of the third athlete and parents of any additional athletes (i.e. first come, first serve) would not be able to coach, but they would still be responsible for transporting and supervising their own children. IESA's deadline for entering is June 9th. Thus, if you are interested, email mgordon@rankin98.org before June 9th. After June 9th, any athletes who want to register for this event will be placed on a waiting list (i.e. no guarantee), and, typically, the entry fees double.
Softball tryouts
July 28th-29th
- (5th-8th grade)
- 3-5pm - Rankin Softball Field
· Must have physical on file before tryouts
· Wear pants, t-shirt, bring ball glove, cleats, a bat if you have one, a batting helmet, and any other equipment
· Bring water
· Team roster will be posted to Rankin website
- All players will check in and get a number for tryouts. Physicals will be checked before the player is allowed to tryout. If there are any questions, please email nbowling@rankin98.org or call the school office at 309-346-3182.
Baseball Tryouts
(5th - 8th Grade)
August 4th
2pm - 4 pm - Rankin Baseball Field
· Must have physical on file before tryouts
· Wear pants, bring a hat, ball glove, and any other equipment
· Bring water
· Team roster will be posted to Rankin website
- All players will check in and get a number for tryouts. Physicals will be checked before the player is allowed to tryout. If there are any questions, please email
ruselton@rankin98.org or cuselton@rankin98.org or call the school office at 309-346-3182.
Cross Country @ South Pekin (co-op)
(5th - 8th Grade)
- First Practice will be August 4th
-Fun Runs - Team Bonding - July 21, 23, 25 = 8:00-11:00 a.m and July 28 and 30 = 8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
-Team Reach (Team Name) = SP-XC25 (Enter Code) SP-XC2025
