Duties
Our buildings consist of one pre-kindergarten/early learning center, ten K-6 elementary schools, four K-8 schools, one middle school, two high schools, and a K-12 alternative education program as well as a social-emotional alternative program.
Three of our facilities are magnet schools, including a Pre-K to 8th-grade Montessori school.
Families have the option to apply to schools of choice: STEM Academy, a candidate International Baccalaureate school, and a fine arts program.
The District is also the administrative agent for the Macon-Piatt Special Education District. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications
Illinois State certificate and endorsement in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach the grade level and/or content area
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
Such other requirements as the Department of Teaching and Learning and/ or Board of Education may establish.
Salary/Benefits
Would a payroll advance up to $2500 help you settle into our community?
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Salary structure sample for 2022-2023 at 1/5/10 Experience Level
Complete contract with entire salary structure is available on website under STAFF TAB
First year Teachers
(BA) 2022-2023 start at $48,901 including Pension Contributions
(MA) 2022-2023 start at $51,648 including Pension Contributions
(MA +32) 2022-2023 start at $54,945 including Pension Contributions
5 years experience
(BA) 2022-2023 start at $52,087 including Pension Contributions
(MA) 2022-2023 start at $55,384 including Pension Contributions
(MA +32) 2022-2023 start at $59,340 including Pension Contributions
10 years experience
(BA) 2022-2023 start at $56,071 including Pension Contributions
(MA) 2022-2023 start at $60,054 including Pension Contributions
(MA +32) 2022-2023 start at $64,835 including Pension Contributions
Excellent Benefits!
Outstanding Health Plans that include 2 options, one of which is 100% paid by the District.
2 Tier Dental Insurance Options
Paid Life Insurance
Section125 Benefits
We offer 100% reciprocity for experience in other districts. Complete Salary Schedule available on the website
Additional Notes
Website www.dps61.org Email recruit@dps61.org
How to Apply
To establish a pre-employment file, please complete the online application.
Certified Teaching Positions are posted per the Decatur Education Association collective bargaining agreement for specified period of time and go into a review/interviewing state. If a viable candidate is not selected, the positions repost. For broadest exposure, please select Vacancy Pools in addition to Vacancy Desired.
If you don't immediately identify the position you are seeking, reach out directly at recruit@dps61.org as well as continue monitoring the job posting board regularly and apply to all positions for which you qualify. https://www.dps61.org/employment
We look forward to receiving your application and sharing it with the key players who are looking to bring on new Educators and Support Team Members within Decatur Public School District 61
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.dps61.org/employment