The mission of the District 161 Human Resources Department is to cultivate a positive, productive, and professional environment that attracts, retains, recognizes, and supports highly skilled and culturally competent staff. We believe in providing top-notch customer service to any prospective candidates, current and former employees, and members of our community. We are driven to assist in a number of ways to enrich and impact our students' lives.

Search our Current Openings

• Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Employee Forms

• Mandated Training

• PA 102-0302 Reporting

• Teacher Evaluations

• Employee Professional Conduct Policy

• Employee Wellness

1. You get to work in a highly educated, diverse community.

2. All new teachers are provided a mentor with various levels of support based upon previous experience.

3. We offer excellent health insurance coverage and benefits.

4. Teachers and paraprofessionals are eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment so that you can continue to learn and grow professionally.

5. We have a representative structure in all of our teams and committees to get input from various groups of people.

6. We have a collaborative spirit between parents and our schools and staff and administration.

7. We have organized, laid out curricula for all of our subject areas.

8. We are trauma-centered with emphasis on students' social emotional learning and effective relationships.

9. We have a great instructional coaching program for teachers to receive continuous support throughout their work.

10. And, you get to work with some really amazing kids!