CHSD117 HUMAN RESOURCES

CORE VALUES

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND GROWTH IS MAXIMIZED WHEN:

  • The unique potential of each child is cultivated

  • School climate is safe, supportive and respectful

  • Rigorous, relevant and engaging curriculum is delivered

  • All staff members are highly skilled and compassionate

  • A strong partnership between school and home is fostered

  • Resources are managed responsibly and efficiently

FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS

  • Rigorous, relevant and engaging curriculum

  • Extensive extracurricular offerings with robust participation

  • Positive and caring staff and student relationships

  • Continuous growth promoted through focused professional development

  • Tangible school spirit and pride

  • Strong community partnerships and support

  • Consistent and transparent communication

  • Fiscal responsibility and quality facilities

NEW TEACHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

  • 2024-25 BA Step 1 - $49,023

  • Board Paid Health Coverage (Employee Only)- $11,294.64

  • Board Paid Dental Coverage (Employee Only) = $575.40

  • Total package: $60,893.04

INTERNAL CREDIT

CHSD117 developed the District Professional Development as Graduate Credit program (DPDGC) to assist in retaining the highly qualified staff. Certain professional development opportunities and District committee work are available for internal graduate credit hours which can be credited towards movement within the salary schedule.

NATIONAL BOARD COHORT

  • Licensed educators who attain National Board Certification shall receive an additional stipend of $1,000 and one lane change per year for each year in which they hold such certification.

  • Licensed educators who have successfully applied for and entered the National Board Certification Program are eligible to receive an interest-free loan from the District upon submitting proof of payment to the Business Office.

  • Any licensed educator in the MA 60 lane who then receives NBC, shall receive an additional wage amount equivalent to a 2.5% lane change.

GRAD SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENT

After two years of employment, CHSD 117 will provide tuition reimbursement for graduate level courses and/or degrees in programs in curriculum and instruction, content area, technology in teaching, educational leadership and coaching/sport psychology or directly related to School Achievement goals. 

Reimbursement per credit hour is as follows for the next 5 school years.

Graduate/ Undergraduate Credit

24-25

25-26

26-27

$254.60

$264.79

$274.72

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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