13716 5th Street
Pekin, IL 61554-9650
309‑346‑3182
FAX 309-346-7928
***To email office: rankinoffice@rankin98.org
| Gordon, Matt, Dr. | Superintendent, Head Girls Basketball Coach |
| Beard, Nick | Principal/Athletic Director |
| Behrends, Kari | Special Education Coordinator |
| Gaddy, Michelle | Bookkeeper |
| Gaudet, Gretchen | Administrative Assistant, Dance Team Coach |
| Myers, Rachel | Administrative Assistant |
| Uselton, Ron | Director of Facilities, Assistant Athletic Director, and Head Boys Basketball and Baseball Coach |
| Andrew, JoAnna | Assistant Food Services Director/Custodian, Dance Team Coach, Assistant Volleyball Coach, and Concession Supervisor |
| Brooks, Aubrey | Special Education Teacher, Spelling Bee Coordinator, and Chess Sponsor |
| Brooks, Khristie | RTI-MTSS-Title I Teacher, Young Authors |
| Bryant, Ronda | Food Services Director/Head Custodian |
| Byers, Ashley | Paraprofessional |
| Cleeton, Michele | 1st Grade |
| Cummins, Debra | Paraprofessional |
| Eeten, Michelle | Paraprofessional/Library Aide |
| Farwell, Court | Music, Band, Chorus, and Substitute Teacher, Assistant Track and Field Coach (Boys and Girls) |
| Fitzanko, Cindy | Paraprofessional |
| Galletti, Amy | Science |
| Garza, Destani | 5th Grade, Challenge Club Coordinator |
| Grako, Sarah | Social Worker, Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach |
| Hall, Shelly | Art |
| Harper, Vivian | Special Education Teacher & Yearbook Coordinator |
| Kennett, Erica | Permanent Substitute Teacher |
| Kenny, Hayley | 3rd Grade |
| Koch, Lorissa | 2nd Grade |
| Lamberson, Rachel |
Special Education Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator |
| Martin, Tiffany | Paraprofessional |
| McGinn, Amanda | JH Social Studies, Scholastic Bowl Coach |
| Miller, Cassie | 4th Grade, Science Club Sponsor |
| Mullins, Dawn | Paraprofessional |
| Palka, Stacey | Paraprofessional |
| Perry, Gina | Paraprofessional |
| Pierce, Lauren | Speech and Language Pathologist |
| Riley, Jayza | Physical Education, Assistant Boys Track and Field Coach |
| Sawatzki, Austin | Kitchen Aide / Custodian |
| Schneider, Jessi | JH Math, Head Girls Track and Field Coach, Speech Team |
| Smiser, Marilyn | Treasurer |
| Stotler, Stacy | JH English Language Arts |
| Stowell, Autumn | Paraprofessional, Head Volleyball Coach |
| Thompson, Lisa | English Language Arts, Concession Coordinator, and Student Council Advisor |
| Uselton, Kyle | Custodian |
| Vanderford, Heather | Kindergarten |
| Vietzen, Kathryn | JH Math, NJHS Advisor |
| Washkowiak, Nicole | Nurse |
| Wattles, Diane | RTI - Paraprofessional |
| Wattles, Jacob | Custodian |
| STEM, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach |
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9/23/26
Rankin School District #98
JOB OPENING
JOB OPENING: Assistant Volleyball Coach - 2026-2027 School Year
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as letter of interest to:
Nick Beard, Principal/Athletic Director
Rankin School District #98
*Candidates who apply will receive an email reply within 48 hours to serve as the receipt of the application.
STIPEND AMOUNT: Per Rankin Association of Teachers Contract https://www.rankin98.org/vnews/display.v/ART/69f9f9132893e
APPLICATION DEADLINE: By noon on October 9, 2026
Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer
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8/27/26
Rankin School District #98
ANTICIPATED JOB OPENING
ANTICIPATED JOB OPENING: Long-Term Substitute, RTI/MTSS/Title I Teacher - Tentative timeframe is November 8, 2026 – February 12, 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS: Be a licensed substitute and successfully complete District’s background screening / onboarding process, if not already completed
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as the cover letter to:
Nick Beard
Rankin School District #98
nbeard@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: $152.34 per day. After 10 consecutive days, the per day amount increases to the daily rate of Step O in Rankin Association of Teachers Agreement. The per day amount remains the increased amount for the duration of the consecutive work days beyond 10 days until any interruption occurs. If 30 consecutive days are reached, some options exist to continue the increased amount if an absence occurs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Deadline is 3:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026
START DATE: Tentative – November 8, 2026
Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer
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Rankin School District #98
The District is looking for substitute staff. If you have any interest in substituting at Rankin in any capacity, please email the Rankin Office at rankinoffice@rankin98.org.
Thank you!
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TCHD's 21st Century Schools After Care Program is housed on campus and direct phone access exists (309-346-3182 option 8).
Please click here to access TCHD After School Care Information
Registration Link and TCHD Website
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Mr. Nick Beard, Principal/Athletic Director, commented about 4th quarter honor roll, "We are incredibly proud of our students who earned Honor Roll for the 4th quarter. End of the year is always tough and our kids are so involved here at Rankin. It makes us so proud seeing so many of our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders achieve this recognition. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence truly shine and set a powerful example for the classes that follow." Honor Roll: Adelyn Artman, Lauren Cline, Tucker Doubet, Gus Hackney, Jase James, Braxton Moser, Avery Pollman, Sophia Rosenbohm, Declan Sandifar, and Charles Wallace.
High Honor Roll: Olivia Atkins, Nolan Baugher, Nora Braker, Avery Cox, Elise Flairty, Ayden Fornoff, Brantley France, Annelyse Fuelberth, Jacob Hubert, Averi Kennett, Brooke Kennett, Presley Kohl, Olivia Larkner, Evie Leichtenberg, Harper Leitze, Isla Martin, Sophia Matney, Tinley Mayeur, Alayna McCarty, Elliott Munter, Oliva Myers, Braxtyn Rassi, Wesley Roripaugh, Emma Seidell, Jakob Toungett, Lukas Toungett, Jaxton Trumpy, Alyvia Valentine, Parker Washkowiak, Raylan Webb, Avery Weghorst, Becca Weidner, Aurora Whitten, Brynn Williams, and Abbott Wolfe.
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