Employment Opportunities
Job Application
Paraprofessional
The South Macoupin Association for Special Education is seeking a Classroom Assistant for immediate employment. The location of the position is in the Gillespie School District. If interested, please send the following: Resume, Application (available at www.smaseschools.org), and Proof of Paraprofessional License from ISBE.
If you do not currently hold a Paraprofessional License, you may obtain the license if you meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 19 years of age and;
- Show proof of one (1) of the following requirements:
- Associate’s degree or higher; or
- 60 semester hours of coursework; or
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro test; or
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Work Keys test:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math — 4
- Reading for Information/Workplace Documents — 4
Application materials may be sent to:
Alison Storm, Director
SMASE
801 North Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
Phone: (618)635-8230
or emailed to: astorm@smaseschools.org
School Social Worker, Counselor or Psychologist
The South Macoupin Association for Special Education is seeking a full-time school social worker, counselor or psychologist for placement in the Gillespie and Mt. Olive School Districts for the 2022-2023 school year. The successful candidate will teach social and communication skills to students with disabilities; provide individual and small group therapy services as per IEPs; provide outreach services to families of students; participate on IEP teams for both initial and reevaluations for special education eligibility; be a liaison for families regarding information/community resources; and provide leadership in initiatives and programs relevant to social services for students.
Interested applicants may send a resume, letter of interest and proof of license to:
Alison Storm, Director
801 North Deneen
Staunton, IL 62088
astorm@smaseschools.org
Long Term Substitute Teacher
SMASE is seeking a long term substitute for an elementary special education teacher beginning on or around September 1, 2022 and lasting for approximately six weeks in the Staunton Elementary School. The substitute teacher will teach a small class of Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students with various disabilities, focusing on social/emotional needs.
If interested, please send a resume, application and proof of substitute license or other Professional Educator’s License to:
Alison Storm, Director
801 North Deneen
Staunton, IL 62088
astorm@smaseschools.org
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
SMASE is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2022-2023 school year. The BCBA will provide Applied Behavior Analysis as it relates to behavior and acceptance to students with disabilities. The BCBA will recommend and provide behavioral interventions, create and lead social groups, and participate in the development and implementation of IEP goals. Students served will be in the Gillespie CUSD 7 and Mt. Olive CUSD 5 school districts. This is a permanent position following a typical school calendar, with summers off. Competitive salary is determined by experience and qualifications.
To apply, send an application and resume to:
Alison Storm
801 North Deneen
Staunton, IL 62088
astorm@smaseschools.org
Special Education Teacher
The South Macoupin Association for Special Education (SMASE) is seeking a full-time special education teacher for a middle school instructional classroom in Staunton CUSD 6 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Qualifications: Professional Educator’s License with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement
Email or mail a letter of application, resume, references, and qualifications to:
Alison Storm, Special Education Director
South Macoupin Association for Special Education
801 North Deneen St.
Staunton, IL 62088
E-mail address: astorm@smaseschools.org
Phone: 618-635-8230
