• Classified Employment

     

    Application Process 

     

    STEP 1: Completing an Application

    To be considered as an applicant for Classified/Non-teaching positions, you must submit the following:
    • Application: Applitrack Online Application Site
      • Applications are accepted year-round for all positions and are maintained for one year.
      • Please fill out application in full, including work history and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
    • Resume (optional)
    STEP 2: Apply for Positions

    To add yourself to specific positions, click on the link below and log on using your user id and password.  We will only accept applications for vacant posted positions.

    STEP 3: Review

    Applications are reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for the designated position. Interviews are then scheduled, at the location where the vacancy exists, for the applicants who best meet the qualifications of the position.

    STEP 4: Appointment

    Appointment to a position is made after a candidate has accepted an offer of employment and has passed a background check. New Employees can print new hire information from the New Employees Website or pick up and return Hire Packet information to the Human Resources Department, 101 West Cerro Gordo St. Decatur, IL 62523.

    *NOTE* 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.

     

     

    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.

     

    STEP 3: Paperwork

    Once you have verbally accepted a contract offer, you will be provided paperwork to complete.

     

    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.