{"id":36,"date":"2023-05-01T08:43:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T13:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.wcisec.org\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:29:28","slug":"employment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcisec.org\/index.php\/employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>current Employment Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>IMMEDIATE OPENINGs 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>LBS1 Teacher<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement<\/li>\n<li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Carthage Bright Stars &#8211; Carthage, IL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Paraprofessionals 2025-2026 School Year (multiple positions)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Paraprofessional approval<\/li>\n<li>Fully paid medical and dental insurance<\/li>\n<li>Starting at $17.35\/HR<\/li>\n<li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Carthage MD &#8211; 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