Qualifications

* Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the elementary level.

* Bachelor's Degree

* Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

* Montessori certification through a recognized Montessori college or program.

* Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Salary/Benefits

* Salary is based upon negotiated collective bargaining.

* Health, vision, dental offered, learn more here: https://www.dps61.org/Page/165

Additional Notes

Start Date: August 2024

How to Apply

Make sure you attach the following materials with your application, as applicable/required for the position:

* Cover Letter

* Resume

* Transcripts from all colleges and universities (as applicable; unofficial copies accepted)

* Three current letters of professional reference (preferred, not required)

* Copy of current Illinois licensure (as applicable) - if you do not have current Illinois licensure, please send a statement to inform us of your progress toward licensure. Contact the Illinois State Board of Education for further information regarding licensure. If you have a license from another state, please provide us with a copy.

Applications are accepted year-round for all positions and are maintained for one year. Please complete the application in full, including work history and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

See link for more details: https://il50010903.schoolwires.net/Page/97

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/dps61/onlineapp/

Email Address

recruit@dps61.org

School District

https://www.dps61.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/dps61/onlineapp/

City Website

https://decaturil.gov/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/30/2024

Application Deadline

12/20/2024

Start Date

N/A