Employment Opportunities
1. Cook (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted November 6, 2025
2. Athletic Director (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted October 17, 2025
3. 2026-27 Math Teacher (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted October 17, 2025
4. 2026-27 Spanish Teacher (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted October 17, 2025
5. 2026-27 Special Education Teacher (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted October 17, 2025
6. 2025-26 Bilingual/ESL Paraprofessional (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted August 7, 2025
7. 2025-26 Assistant Cross Country Coach (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted May 30, 2025
8. 2025-26 Teacher Aides/Hall Monitors (Click Here to Apply) -- Posted April 25, 2025
Substitute Employment Opportunities:
Substitute Teachers: Carbondale Community High School District 165 is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. The Substitute Teacher daily rate of pay is $120.00 (including TRS). Substitute Teachers are employed on an as needed basis. Substitute Teachers are paid by direct deposit on the 25th of each month for the days worked the preceding month. The following documentation is required to be placed on the district roster of Substitute Teachers:
1. Completed Substitute Teacher Employment Packet. (Download a Substitute Teacher Employment Packet Here).
2. Regional Office of Education #30 Substitute Teacher Authorization Form with verification that it is registered for the 2025-26 school year. Contact the Regional Office of Education #30 Administrative Center, 101 Spero Drive, Murphysboro, IL 62966, Telephone: 618-687-7290 or Email: www.roe30.org to obtain the Authorization Form.
Contact Ms. Lewis at (618) 457-4722, extension 21 to request a Substitute Teacher Employment Packet or you may pick one up at the CCHS District 165 Administrative Center, 330 South Giant City Road, Carbondale. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Substitute Non-certified Employees:
Carbondale Community High School District 165 is accepting applications for CCHS District 165 Substitute Support Staff (substitute clerical, cafeteria and maintenance staff). Substitute non-certified employees are employed on an as needed basis at the minimum wage rate of pay by direct deposit. The following documentation is required to be placed on the district roster of substitute support staff:
1. Completed Substitute Non-Certified Employment Packet
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Physical Health Examination
Contact Lucia Kelso at (618) 457-4722, extension 28 or Lucia.Kelso@cchs165.com to request a CCHS District 165 Substitute Support Staff Employment Packet or you may pick one up at the CCHS District 165 Administrative Center, 330 South Giant City Road, Carbondale. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
General Information
The high school district of Carbondale, Illinois, serves approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with a faculty and staff of 150 employees. A new high school campus was opened on June 2, 2003. Carbondale has a population of 25,000 and is the location of Southern Illinois University.
The high school provides a comprehensive educational program that provides vocational and college preparatory programs that are influenced by extremes in economic and cultural backgrounds within a diverse student population. Comprehensive co-curricular activities are offered in a broad range of programs in athletics, the arts and student clubs. The high school enjoys a well-established tradition of excellence and has the support of the community for its school, faculty and administration.
The Class of 2025 reported scholarships of over two million dollars, with over one hundred thousand of that being local scholarship dollars, to support their attendance at over 30 colleges and universities throughout the country. Campuses that 2025 graduates will attend include:
Andrews University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Columbia University, DePaul University, Illinois State University, John A. Logan College, Louisiana Tech University, McKendree University, Morgan State University, Oakton College, Olivet Nazarene University, Oregon State University, Pace University, Parkland College, Saint Louis University, Saint Xavier University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Studio Incamminati, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Central Florida, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, University of Iowa, University of Jordan, University of Louisville, University of Missouri at St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Graduates have also committed to serve in the US National Guard, US Army, and US Air Force.
25 Illinois State Scholars, 1 National Merit Finalists
Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) – 2nd Place State Finish
Scholar Bowl - Regional and Sectional Champions, 24 straight Regional Championships, 6 Top 4 finishes at IHSA State Tournament since 2002
Four State FBLA Champions - Business Ethics, Business Management, Impromptu Speaking, Economics
Five students advanced to the National History Fair in Washington D.C.
State Finalists in History Fair, Science Fair, FBLA and Skills USA
Garwin Family Foundation sponsorship of students to pursue rigorous summer academic programs at University of Chicago (Summer Immersion Program), Stanford (Jazz Workshop), Washington University (Summer Scholars Program), Brown University (Summer at Brown), Syracuse University (Summer College), Bard College (Young Writers Workshop)
Conference Champions: Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Boys Track – State Track finalists in 4X400 Relay
Eislee Moore: Girls Tennis-1st Team All-State; Top 10 at IHSA Girls State; IHSA All- Academic Team (Honorable Mention)
Owen Lee: Football and Boys Track-1st Team All-State Football; 5th Place in Shot Put at the IHSA State Track Meet
Alaiyah Penn: Girls Track-2nd Place in Triple Jump at the IHSA State Track Meet
Maddax Thompson: Boys Swimming-9th Place in the 100 Breast Stroke at the IHSA State Boys Swimming Meet
Over $275,000 in Education Foundation Grants Awarded to Students and Faculty for Programs and Scholarships
Information About the Area:
Location: Carbondale Community High School is in Carbondale, Illinois, home of Southern Illinois University. A city of approximately 26,000 residents, Carbondale is proud to offer all the luxuries of a larger city while maintaining the comforts of a small town.
Services Available: Every service imaginable is available within or near Carbondale, including a major hospital, two airports, rail and bus service.
Recreation: Carbondale offers numerous recreation opportunities to its residents. These include scenic lakes, a national forest, collegiate spectator sports, abundance of cultural opportunities, numerous parks and recreation fields, plus shopping, dining and entertainment.
Colleges: Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois University, a major state university with approximately 15,000 students. John A. Logan Community College is located ten miles east of Carbondale.
Additional Information about the Carbondale area may be obtained at the city of Carbondale website: www.ci.carbondale.il.us, or at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
website: www.carbondalechamber.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FOR ALL: CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 165 DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE OR DISABILITY IN ADMISSION TO, OR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYMENT IN ITS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES.