Employment Opportunities
The Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District is a Pre-K through grade 12 district just west of Springfield, IL. The district offers a wide variety of academic and extra-curricular opportunities. If you are a teacher or support program specialist that is looking for a position in an exciting, cutting-edge school system that values students, parents, community, and the employee, Pleasant Plains is the place for you! If you have questions or need additional information about any of the positions below, please contact the the appropriate location.
You may be able file an application through the AppliTrack System at: Pleasant Plains AppliTrack
Farmingdale Elementary
Mr. Jamie Yates, Principal
Voice 217-626-1221
Fax 217-626-1839
2473 North Farmingdale Road
Pleasant Plains IL 62677
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Mr. Andy West, Principal
Voice 217-626-1061
Fax 217-626-2272
2455 North Farmingdale Road
Pleasant Plains IL 62677
Pleasant Plains High School
Mrs. Heather Greer, Principal
Voice 217-626-1044
Fax 217-626-1667
500 North Cartwright Street
Pleasant Plains IL 62677
Pleasant Plains District Office
Mr. Luke Brooks, Superintendent
Voice 217-626-1041
Fax 217-626-1082
315 West Church Street
Pleasant Plains 62677
Pleasant Plains District Office
Mr. Brent Grisham, Assistant Principal of School Activities
Voice 217-626-1044
Fax 217-626-1667
Open Positions
You may be able file an application through the AppliTrack System at: Pleasant Plains AppliTrack
Or
The Employee Application Form filled out online by clicking here. This form must be signed, dated, and mailed to the Unit Office to be considered an applicant for a position. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and complete this application form. This software is free and can be downloaded from Adobe's web site. Fill out the online Employee Application Form, print it out and mail it to:
Pleasant Pains Unit Office
315 W. Church St.
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
Substitute Position Information
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teachers (all applicants must undergo a background check and have a current physical and TB test through the Regional Office of Education)
Contact Devona Watkins
Unit Office
217-626-1041
Substitute Individual Aides, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cafeteria Workers
(all applicants must undergo a background check and have a current physical and TB test)
Contact Devona Watkins
Unit Office
217-626-1041
Substitute Bus Driver
(all applicants must undergo a background check and drug testing)
Contact Devona Watkins
Unit Office
217-626-1041
Farmingdale Elementary
No Open Positions at this time
Interested applicants please send transcripts/certifications, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to:
Jamie Yates at jyates@ppcusd8.org
Farmingdale Elementary School
2473 Farmingdale Road
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
Pleasant Plains Middle School
2024-2025 - MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
For this position interested applicants please send transcripts/certification, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to: Luke Brooks at lbrooks@ppcusd8.org
PPMS
2455 Farmingdale Road
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
ATTN: Andy West
Pleasant Plains High School
Cafeteria Worker - for this position please contact TJ Fraase at tfraase@ppcusd8.org or call 217-626-1041
Interested applicants send transcripts/certifications, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to Heather Greer at hgreer@ppcusd8.org or 217-626-1044
PPHS
500 North Cartwright
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
ATTN: Heather Greer
Athletic/Activities
MS TRACK ASSISTANT 2023-2024
ASST. FOOTBALL COACH 2024-2025
7TH GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH 2024-2025
Interested applicants send transcripts/certifications, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to Brent Grisham at bgrisham@ppcusd8.org
PPHS
500 North Cartwright
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
ATTN: Brent Grisham
District Office
No Open Positions at this time
Interested applicants send transcripts/certifications, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to TJ Fraase at tfraase@ppcusd8.org
Pleasant Plains CUSD#8
315 W. Church
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
ATTN: TJ Fraase
Transportation
REGULAR ROUTE BUS DRIVER (Three hours per day)
Interested applicants send certifications and resume to Cassie Kimes at ckimes@ppcusd8.org or
Pleasant Plains CUSD#8
315 W. Church
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
ATTN: Cassie Kimes