Employment

We welcome new and diverse candidates to apply for a career in our school district. District 58 offers its staff unparalleled support within a positive and growth-focused work culture. We invite you to start your District 58 career by submitting an online application.

Why District 58?

Work Culture

District 58 promotes a positive and supportive work environment where all staff feel valued and empowered. District 58 comprises 11 neighborhood schools, 2 middle schools, a preschool program, and two administrative offices.  We have a strong sense of community among individual school buildings and the District as a whole. We are very proud of our team-oriented work environment!

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive wages 
  • Paid holidays, sick leave and personal leave
  • 10 month employees have the summer, winter break and spring break off
  • 12 month employees have paid vacation 
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
  • Generous retirement benefits through TRS or IMRF, as well as access to 403(b) and 457 options
  • Employee Wellness Program, with financial incentives
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Free mental health services through ReferralGPS

Professional Learning

  • District 58 highly values professional learning for its staff. 
  • School has early release every Monday to give teachers 1.5 hours of dedicated and structured professional development time.
  • Staff who are not teachers participate in other paid professional development opportunities throughout the school year  

Location:

  • District 58 is located in the vibrant suburban community of Downers Grove, IL, named one of America’s Friendliness Towns by Forbes Magazine.
  • We are home to 11 small, neighborhood elementary schools and two middle schools. Our Grove Children’s Preschool is currently located at two schools.
  • We have a family-like atmosphere in each school and the District as a whole. School board members, the superintendent and district administrators are friendly, familiar faces.

Health & Safety:

  • Exterior doors are locked. Visitors have their identification scanned before they receive a visitor lanyard and gain access to the school.
  • In 2022, voters approved a $179 million referendum to update and make our schools safer. This funding includes building more secure vestibules and adding other safety features to every school.
  • Crisis drills and trainings are regularly conducted with staff and students.
  • District 58 partners with the first responders to regularly review and update emergency plans.
  • District 58 provides prompt and clear communication during emergency situations.
  • Every school has a full-time nurse on staff.
  • All schools have an anonymous crisis / threat tip line.