Human Resources

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Aug 11

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Aug 12

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Aug 13

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Aug 17

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Aug 18

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Aug 18

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Aug 19

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Aug 22

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Aug 25

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Aug 27

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Sep 1

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Sep 2

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of all employees of the District, with the approval of the superintendent and the board of education.

District 45 employs more than 500 teachers, assistants, secretaries, custodians and administrators who work together to serve students, families and the community. The district is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining highly qualified candidates dedicated to educational excellence. The Human Resources Department supports employees with matters related to contracts, certification and other employment questions.

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District 45 offers competitive starting salaries for certified staff, as well as tuition reimbursement, base salary increases for graduate coursework completion, and hard-to-fill position stipends.

See below for our starting base salaries for the 2026-27 school year, based on 0 years of previous experience. Up to 10 years of related, previous experience will result in applicable starting base salary increases.

*The starting base salary listed assumes 0 years of previous experience. Starting salaries are increased by $525-950 for each year of prior experience, up to 10 years.
**An education level up to MA+30 can be recognized for new employees. Current employees are able to move to the MA+45 level.

Christina Betz-Cahill
Director of Personnel
[email protected]

Human Resources Staff:

Debora Kolnick
Human Resources Facilitator
[email protected]

Erika Suarez
Personnel Secretary
[email protected]

Contact the HR Department:

Phone: (630) 516-7770

Education Level	BA	BA+18	MA	MA + 15	MA + 30**
Starting base salary for 2026-27*	$51,725	$53,750	$57,800	$60,025	$62,250

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Board of Education Meeting

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Teacher Institute

Teacher Work Day & Meet the Teacher (Elementary)

Board of Education Meeting

First Day of School

Referendum Town Hall Meeting

Referendum Town Hall Meeting

Referendum Town Hall Meeting

Board of Education Meeting

Referendum Town Hall Meeting

Working at District 45 means joining a dedicated team of educators committed to collaborating in the best interests of children. Our students and families are at the heart of everything we do.

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The Human Resources Department is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of all employees of the District, with the approval of the superintendent and the board of education.

District 45 is seeking qualified individuals to serve as substitute teachers.

District 45 offers competitive starting salaries for certified staff, as well as tuition reimbursement, base salary increases for graduate coursework completion, and hard-to-fill position stipends.

Human Resources Staff:

Contact the HR Department:

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