Virtual Job Fair Planned For Teachers, Administrators, Subs

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — If you’re a recent college graduate with a teaching degree, or a veteran educator looking to make a change, the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators is hosting a virtual job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. All current and aspiring Illinois educators are welcome.

Teachers continue to be in huge demand as more leave or retire from the profession. Nearly 90 percent of districts around the state are reporting staffing shortages, according to a 2021 study published by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools. Among those districts, 77 percent have said the problem is getting worse, and almost half of respondents reported teacher burnout.

Now more than ever, students in all communities across Illinois need committed educators. Districts are hiring licensed teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech/language pathologists, licensed paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.

South suburban school districts that have signed up for the job fair include Flossmoor Dist. 161, CCSD 230, Joliet PSD 86, Lyons Dist. 103, Lyons Township High School Dist. 204, Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123, Orland Dist. 135 and more.

Those anticipating their license, career changers, college graduates, military veterans, substitute teachers, or merely to explore teaching as a profession should attend. Job candidates will be able to meet with recruiters, principals and administrators from dozens of school districts from Flossmoor to Waukegan, will be live, online to meet candidates.

How it works for candidates

1. Register: Complete a short registration form online and upload your resume. Sign up now
2. Explore: Once you’re registered, you can log in ahead of time to review the employers. Spend some time learning about the locations, positions, and schools that are hiring.
3. Prepare: Participate in pre-event activities provided by IASPA partners and member districts to help you put your best foot forward and shine as a candidate.
4. Connect: Keep an eye on your email and phone for messages from participating schools. Recruiters may reach out before the event to discuss career opportunities and schedule interviews during the live job fair. If you receive a message, please respond to them quickly, ideally within 24 hours. If you receive an offer before the job fair, you are welcome to accept the offer or wait until the job fair to make your final decision.
5. Attend: Log in to the live event between 3 and 7 pm on March 8. You’re not required to be present for the entire time, but if you have arranged interviews with any employers ahead of time, please be present for those scheduled appointments.