Human Resources

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Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 is part of the McHenry County Online Application Consortium. To establish a complete application file applicants are asked to complete an online application and attach a resume, transcript(s), any certifications and at least three letters of recommendation. Teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals must fulfill the State requirements for certification. For questions regarding certification, please refer ISBE. All personnel not required to have a teaching or administrative certification through the State of Illinois are considered Educational Support Personnel (ESP). ESP applicants should complete the online application and attach a resume.  Application materials will remain on file with the district  for one year.

If your qualifications meet our needs, administrators will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Interviews will be scheduled only for those applicants being given consideration for a specific position where a vacancy exists and whose application file is complete. Individuals selected and invited for an interview will be requested to bring original transcripts to the interview appointment. Participation in the interview process does not ensure employment. 

Individuals offered employment, will be required to pass a medical examination and drug screen. A TB test is required for some school district positions.  New hires will also be required to be fingerprinted for a background check submitted to the Illinois State Police and the FBI.  Results must be returned for review prior to the first day of employment.

Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or military status, disability, arrest record, order of protection, or citizenry status. Assistance will be provided for those needing accommodations for the application process. A paper application may be provided at the district office. District 26 seeks a diverse workforce and posts vacancies in alternative locations including publications and websites to encourage diversity in the applicant pool. 

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Substitute Teacher Requirements:
Apply for Substitute License with ISBE. Click here for ISBE application process.
Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
License needs to be registered in McHenry County through your ELIS account.
Must have had a criminal background check done at the McHenry County Regional Office of Education.
Have a physical completed 90 days prior to start of employment.
Submit copies of official transcripts.
Submit an online application within the district.

Substitute Paraprofessionals Requirements:
Must be 19 years of age. 
Apply for Paraprofessionals License with ISBE. Click here for ISBE application process.
Provide proof of one (1) of the following requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher; or

• 60 semester hours of courswork; 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 ACT Work Keys Test

Submit online application within the district

Substitute Lunch Room Supervisor Requirements:
Submit online application within the district.
No Licensure requirements.

*Please note, that substitutes hired into the district work a maximum of 29 hours per week. This is a non-benefits postition with no guarantee of an assignment everyday. In addition, substitutes are able to accept assignments within the district when school is in session.

Employment Injury

Company Nurse Hotline: 1-855-921-9518

The Illinois Handbook on Worker's Compensation is designed to serve as a general guide to the rights and obligations of employees who have experienced work-related injuries or diseases, as well as the rights and obligations of their employers, under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Diseases Acts.

 access the Illinois Handbook on Worker's Compensation handbook

access the Employee Injury Form Packet

The purpose of this section is to provide employees with information about their FMLA rights. The links below include both a district and Department of Labor guide to FMLA for employees, a link to the frequently asked questions site from the Department of Labor, the district’s official policy on FMLA, and the forms needed to take this leave. It is recommended to start with the district guide and if there are more questions, move down the links from there.

If you have any questions about FMLA or your rights under this law, please contact the Human Resources office. We understand that FMLA issues can be private matters, so please understand that we will not share any medical information with anyone outside of HR unless it is absolutely necessary. 

Employee FMLA Guide District Policy on FMLA Department of Labor FMLA Guide Department of Labor FMLA FAQ

FMLA Form for Employee's Own Condition FMLA Form to Care for a Family Member

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) conducts the registration, renewal, and payment processing for licensure online through their website. ISBE will notify educators through the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) when their license needs to be renewed. Educators must have an ELIS account in order to use these online features.

The links below will provide assistance with the renewal process.

If there are questions or if further help is needed please contact the ISBE call center at 217-557-4723 or the McHenry County Regional Office at 815-334-4475.

ISBE Educator Licensure Page ISBE Licensure Renewal and Reinstatement Page 

ISBE Licensure Renewal Requirements McHenry County ROE Website 

Teacher Evaluation Handbook  2024-2025 SLO Rostering Scoring rubric Type 1 SLO Roster Scoring rubricTeacher Evaluation Artifact Collection Slide Deck 2021-2025 Educational Support Personnel Handbook (ESP)  

ESP A Evaluation ESP B Evaluation

To receive a Substitute Handbook please see the Human Resources Department.