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Welcome to Decatur Public Schools!
Thank you for your interest, our district is on a mission to strengthen our schools and connections with our community. That starts with you! We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, creative and innovative staff to add to our DPS team. We offer a variety of roles for all experience levels. If you are looking for an ever-changing environment and a truly rewarding job, think DPS!The Department of Human Resources provides quality employment services through effective recruiting and hiring practices, salary administration and employee relations.
Human Resources Contact Information
Keil Administration Building
101 W. Cerro Gordo St.
Decatur, Il 62523
Phone 217.362.3034
Fax 217.424.3426
Ready to Apply? Click here to review our application and hiring process.
Already on the DPS Team? Click here to review important new employee tasks.
Want to be involved in the district in another way? Consider being a substitute!
Important Human Resources Topics
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Contact the Human Resources Team
Do you have questions about a specific topic? Please view our Roles and Responsibilities to reach out to the correct team member.
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Fingerprinting and Background Check with Bushue
As part of our hiring process, a background screening is performed for all new employees, including contractors, using a third-party vendor. Decatur Public Schools Utilizes Bushue Background and Screening to complete the process.
New hires are responsible for creating their Fingerprinting appointment.
To schedule an appointment:
Call 217.342.3042 or toll-free at 877.342.3042. Please let them know you are completing a background screening for Decatur Public Schools.
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Use this link to view available appointments. You can schedule at any location, if needed, and are able to travel there. https://www.bushuebackgroundscreening.com/schedule
This must be completed before an applicant can be officially hired into DPS.
Each individual signs a disclosure and authorization form to be fingerprinted. All fingerprints are submitted through the following databases for the appropriate background checks:
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Fingerprint-based Illinois State Police
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Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
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Illinois Sex Offender Registry
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National Sex Offender Registry
Public Act 93-909 amended Sections 10-21.9 and 34-18.5 of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS5/10-21.9; 105 ILCS5/34-18.5] require school districts to perform a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (also referred to as a "background check") for certified and non-certified applicants for employment with a school district.
Illinois School Code
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Faith's Law - Employment History Review
Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if the applicant has been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation or received any consequence due to the finding of sexual misconduct.
This is a two-part process:
- The employee must first complete the Illinois State Board of Education Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form.
- Initiate the employment history review by providing the contact information for previous employers if selected for a position.
Decatur Public Schools utilizes Bushue Background Screening to submit information for the Employment History Review.
The employment history review must be completed and the applicant cleared before being hired.
Decatur Public Schools Employment History Review contact is Keisha Holliday. Below is the contact information for all EHR requests.
Email: KHolliday@dps61.org
Phone: 217-362-3035
Fax: 217-424-3426Learn more about Faith’s Law HERE
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Salary and Benefits Information
- All salary schedules are located on the respective union’s contract. To see contracts, click here.
- Decatur Public schools offer Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement plans. Click here to see our benefits page for details.
- Substitutes are paid at a daily rate. Click here to see the substitute tab for current rates.
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Student Teaching
- University representatives must connect with our Recruitment and Retention Specialist for placement. Please email recruit@dps61.org with any questions.
- All student teachers must do a background screening and fingerprinting.
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Decatur Public School District #61 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an Affirmative Action Program.
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Decatur Public Schools are notified that the Decatur Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in any of its programs, activities, or policies. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job with or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Any person having inquiries concerning Decatur Public Schools' compliance with the regulations implementing Title IX, Title II the ADA, or Section 504 is directed to contact the Human Resources Department Director via email at mwilks@dps61.org.
Notice of Nondiscrimmination Disclosure.
It is the policy of Decatur Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities.
Decatur Public Schools will take steps to ensure that a person's lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. The District's Non-Discrimination/Title IX Coordinator or Complaint Manager has been designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 compliance.
The District will use the grievance procedures in Board of Education Policy 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure) and Policy 2:265 (Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure) to process complaints based on alleged violations of law or Board policy.
No student, parent/guardian, employee, or other member of the Decatur Public School community will be subjected to retaliation as prohibited under any law or Board policy, including those laws identified above. Retaliation is an adverse act imposed because a person has asserted a right or participated in a process involving the assertion of a right, including reporting a violation of law or Board policy or participating in the grievance processes used to process complaints based on alleged violations of law or Board policy.
Any person who believes any student, employee, or third party or the District generally has engaged in conduct prohibited by the laws cited above or Board policy, including discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or who has inquiries about the application of the laws cited above or Board policy should contact the District's Non-Discrimination/Title IX Coordinator or Complaint Manager on the districts nondiscrimmination page.
Meet the Team
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- Monica Wilks
