• Administrative Employment
     

    Application Process

     

    STEP 1: Application

    To be considered as an applicant for Administrative positions:

    -  Submit an application:  Applitrack Online Application Site

    -  Attach the following application materials:

    • Cover Letter
    • Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended (unofficial copies accepted)
    • Resume
    • Three current letters of professional reference (preferred, not required)
    • A copy of your current Illinois Administrative License.

    -  If you do not have a current Illinois Administrative License, please send a statement to inform us of your progress toward licensure. Contact the Illinois Department of Education for further information regarding licensure. If you have a license from another state, please provide us with a copy.

    The Decatur Public School District complies with the rules and regulations set forth by the Illinois Department of Education in terms of hiring candidates who are CURRENTLY LICENSED OR ENDORSED IN THE APPROPRIATE AREA(S).

     

    STEP 2: Review

    When a vacancy occurs, applications are reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for the designated position. Interviews are then scheduled for the applicants who best meet the qualifications of the position.

    New employees are required to have Department of Justice fingerprints on file with our district prior to the start of employment. Staff is employed by official action of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent.

    Thank you for your interest in employment with Decatur Public School District.

     

    HIRING PROCESS

     

    STEP 1: Review/Interview

    When a vacancy occurs, applications are reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for the designated position. Interviews are then scheduled, at the school where the vacancy exists, for the applicants who best meet the qualifications of the position.

     

    STEP 2: Appointment to a position

    Appointment to a position is made after a candidate has verbally accepted a contract offer, holds a current Illinois  License, and has passed a background check. Salary placement is based upon verification of prior years' experience and receipt of official transcripts. Prior experience is defined as a full year of service under contract at the time that the individual is fully credentialed.

     

    STEP 3: Paperwork

    Once you have verbally accepted a contract offer, please print off and fill out your Administrative Paperwork. Once completed, please bring to your orientation meeting with a Human Resources staff member.

     

    STEP 4: Orientation 

    New employees are required to have Department of Justice fingerprints and physical and TB test results on file with our district prior to the start of employment. Staff is employed by official action of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent.

     

    Decatur Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an Affirmative Action Program.