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State Teaching Job Initiatives
The Illinois Department of Education maintains a website that provides teachers with resources before and after they find a job. The Illinois Educational Job Bank is the main resource of job openings for educators in Illinois. Illinois has found a strong correlation between highly educated teachers and successful students and aims to hire as many highly educated teachers as possible.
Salary & Incentives
In 2007, Illinois ranked 6th in the nation for teacher pay with an average salary of $58,275. Compensation for Illinois teaching jobs has continued to rise, with the average annual base salary for teachers in 2009 at $62,685, with an annual salary range of $34,176 – $50,088. Illinois follows a salary schedule for teachers that increases pay according to years of teaching experience, and college degree level. The Illinois salary schedule for the 2008-2009 school-year ranges from a $33,761 minimum for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree, to $67,334 for veteran teachers with doctorate degrees.
Professional Development
Professional Development in Illinois requires that teachers continually earn certificates from the ICTS (Illinois Certification Testing System.) These certificates ensure that teachers are knowledgeable in both old and new ways to educate students. To learn more about how to become certified, Illinois Department of Education Professional Development Page.
Benefits & Retirement
Public school teachers in Illinois become vested into the retirement system after 5 years of service. The typical age for a teacher to retire in Illinois is 60 with about 15-20 years of service. The Teacher’s Retirement System for Illinois aims to provide teachers that are members assistance on their retirement funds. Illinois offers additional benefits that vary from each county and school district.
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Job listings in Illinois
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