Human Resources Department
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The Lake Forest School Districts are recognized both statewide and nationally for innovative instructional practices and educational programs, and excellent staff who take pride in developing compassionate, inclusive, confident, and accomplished students.
The Districts offer highly competitive wages, benefits, and exceptional working conditions.
Application Process
The Districts accept only online applications from candidates for certified and non-certified positions.
VIEW OPENINGS AND APPLY ONLINE THROUGH APPLITRACK
It's never been easier to obtain licensure for positions in a school district!
Due to the challenging labor market, the Illinois State Board of Education has changed a number of regulations for licensure for positions as teachers, paraprofessionals, and substitutes, such as: reciprocity between states for teachers licenses and short term approvals for paraprofessional and substitute teacher licenses.To learn more, please review ISBE's How to Become Licensed page and the Licensure Application Process page.
Paraprofessionals- Paraprofessional Requirements
- How to Apply for a Paraprofessional License
- Substitute/Paraprofessional Checklist
- Paraprofessionals: The Unsung Heroes of the Classroom
Substitute Teachers- How to Become a Substitute
- Substitute Requirements
- Substitute/Paraprofessional Checklist
- Clerical/Secretarial Substitute Positions: Clerical substitutes serve as temporary, replacement employees when a regular employees is absent. Computer, telephone, and other office equipment skills are necessary. If you are interested in substituting for clerical / secretarial positions, please complete the online application process.
Resources:
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Lake Forest School Districts 115 and 67 do not discriminate in employment in district programs and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap/disability in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975.
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Dental Insurance
The Districts 115 and 67 dental insurance plans are self-funded and administered by PBA. The plan pays for 100% of preventative exams, X-rays, and cleanings every 6 months.
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Health Insurance
Districts 115 and 67 health insurance is through Northern Illinois Health Insurance Program (NIHIP). Each district has several different plan options to choose from.- Transparency in Coverage - Machine Readable Files
- On November 12, 2020, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury finalized the Transparency in Coverage Rule that requires health insurers and group health plans to post publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network negotiated payment rates and out-of-network charges for covered items and services between plans and providers. Click here to be directed to the BCBSIL site.
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Tax-Sheltered Annuities/457 Plan
School district employees are entitled to participate in a variety of voluntary tax-sheltered annuity programs
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Life Insurance
Districts 115 and 67 both provide a group term life insurance policy at no cost to you
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Parental Leave
Employees may request an unpaid leave of absence in the event of natural childbirth or the adoption of a child. Leaves are approved by the Board of Education.
Contact Us
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Dr. Phil Georgia
Director of Human Resources
847-604-7426
pgeorgia@lfschools.netMelissa Claude
Human Resources Generalist
mclaude@lfschools.netDana Hollister
Human Resources Generalist
dhollister@lfschools.net
