SEL Support

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.  

Qualifications              

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Counselor or School Social Worker Endorsement

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after February 23, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.  

Important Notes

• This position is for the District's Middle School Title I Summer School Program, which will be located at Edison Middle School.
• This program runs Monday-Thursday from June 3, 2026 - July 2, 2026.
• Student Contact Hours will be from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Staff will be expected to be on duty (and will be paid) from 7:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
• There will be a (paid) teacher PD and planning on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with a one hour unpaid lunch break.
• Teachers will be paid at the rate of $40.00/hour.
• Please contact Teneka Richardson (richarte@u4sd.org), Jeff Buhnerkempe (buhnerje@u4sd.org), or Brian Wipperman (wipperbr@u4sd.org) with questions about this position.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy.  Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.  The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.  Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals.  We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org.  Please include your résumé.