Openings as of 5/2/2026
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.If you are a dedicated, creative, data-driven, and results-oriented educator who wants to be part of a historic school transformation, we want you on our team!
Responsibilities:
1. Provide guidance for teachers in implementing the Reading and Math Programs
2. Open the building for each session and make sure the facility is ready
3. Supervise every aspect of the programs for smooth operation
4. Close and secure the building each session
5. Monitor attendance of students
6. Demonstrate initiative for recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems
7. Conduct classroom visits to ensure implementation of curriculum
8. Represent the District in a professional and supportive manner
9. Complete and maintain all required records
10. Distribute materials needed for instruction, provide Professional Development on programs, provide a check out list to teachers, conduct an inventory of supplies and materials, and return any materials to the EL Program Department at Lincoln Center at the end of the program
11. Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would have strengths in communication skills, both written and verbal, is self-motivated and a great team leader with creativity and problem-solving skills. Must coordinate the program.
Qualifications:
1. Must have a valid Illinois Administrative Certificate Type 75, (Bilingual Certification and/or ESL endorsement preferred)
2. Experience working in an Elementary setting for the Elementary position and High School experience if working for the High School
Salary: $40 per hour/5.5 hours per session
Work Year: 2024-2025
Saturdays: From 7:30 am to 1:00 p.m.
Dates: September 21, 2024 - May 17, 2025
3 Saturdays per month
Dates may be subject to change
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender,race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected categories.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Organizational Relationship:Under the primary direction of the building principal and secondary direction of the Area Superintendent, the Assistant Principal must be a passionate, student-centered, teacher-leader, who accepts the responsibility for ensuring the academic and social success of ALL Waukegan High School students. The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in the implementation of an aggressive 5-year high school transformation plan and is expected to support grade-level and departmental initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Drive and support the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and 5 year High School Transformation plan and beyond;2. Serve on the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT);3. Develop and maintain a positive academic culture while holding the school accountable for student achievement;4. Provide coaching and feedback to teachers/staff to ensure school improvement plan strategies and instructional best practices are implemented;5. Responsible for supervising the work of Department Chairs and Teacher Leaders;6. Lead, develop, support, and empower grade-level teams and content teams to improve student achievement;7. Ensure district-sponsored curriculum is implemented by providing ongoing feedback and monitoring to teachers; is appropriate for student grade/ability, prepares students for successful post-secondary experiences, and prepares students for success on mandated assessments;8. Promote and facilitate instruction in conjunction with Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, and the Office of Teaching and Learning;9. Coordinate development of, collect, and analyze instructional, benchmark, and common assessment data to ensure student progress and program effectiveness and drive curriculum development and assessment;10. Collaborating with Department Chairs in the evaluation curricular programs on an ongoing basis and recommend new programs in conjunction with the Building Principal and in collaboration with the Department of Teaching and Learning;11. Responsible for interviewing and making recommendations to the Principal and Area Superintendent for hiring;12. Responsible for making master schedule recommendations to building Principal to maximize teacher effectiveness and support student learning;13. Complete teacher/staff evaluations according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement;14. Provide continuous monitoring of content delivery and instructional design via walk-throughs and evaluations;15. Participate in the planning and implementation of professional development for content area members and High School staff;16. Responsible for providing support to all teachers to ensure the development necessary to maximize student learning;17. Manage and oversee inventory of curricular materials, instructional resources, texts, and equipment;18. Collaborates with building staff to support students and their families;19. Facilitates, communication between personnel students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and or resolving conflicts;20. Adhere to all WPS60 board policies;21. Ensure integrity of discipline and attendance records; as it relates to enforcing the Student Handbook and the district's disciplinary expectations;22. Oversee Positive Behavioral Systems and Supports (PBIS) as well as discipline of students and ensure the implementation of the District Discipline Code;23. Monitor student attendance and ensure the implementation of the School Attendance Policy;24. Develop and implement discipline and attendance plans to increase student attendance and decrease out-of-school suspensions;25. Support students with the MTSS process, providing interventions for students with academic, behavioral and social concerns;26. Ensure the due process for all students, including those with IEPs and 504 plans;27. Collaborate and support state and local building-wide assessment administration (ISA, SAT, PSAT, ACCESS, Final Exams, etc);28. Responsible for planning, staffing, and coordinating summer school in collaboration with department chairs and district administration;29. Confer with the building Principal on personnel matters;30. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:1. Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License;2. Masters degree required;3. General Administrative or Principal endorsement required;4. Administrative experience at the High School level preferred;5. Teaching experience preferred;6. Received or are eligible for PERA certification;7. Personal passion for working in a challenging urban school environment;8. Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead a department or other area of a high school;9. Experience designing and delivering high-quality professional development to teachers;10. Proven experience serving as an exemplar teacher in a core content area or specialty area;11. Explicit evidence of belief in capacity for all students to achieve academically;12. Good communication, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills required;13. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.);14. Proficient in writing, speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills;15. Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically;16. Ability to tend to details and review and edit information as necessary for accuracy;17. Ability to keep detailed records and prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision and follow oral and written instructions;18. Ability to successfully work in a collaborative environment;19. Ability to interact with all stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner;20. Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and manage documents in a timely and effective manner;21. Understands theories, strategies, and methodologies of adult learning;22. Strong teaching and facilitation skills;23. Ability to collect and evaluate data related to professional development;24. Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively meet deadlines; Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Work Environment: Busy school environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.Work Environment: Busy school environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.Safety: The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.Terms of Employment: 12-monthsCompensation: Click Here for Salary Structure
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:Under the direction of the school principal, the Assistant Principal takes charge of the school in the absence of the principal, and assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory and counseling activities at school, and performs related duties as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and/or attributes:LEADERSHIP:This includes but is not limited to:
INSTRUCTION:This includes but is not limited to:
PLANNING AND PREPARATION:This includes, but is not limited to:
CLASSROOM/SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT:This includes but is not limited to:
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:This includes but is not limited to:
Safety: The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Terms of Employment: 12 months Compensation: Salary Structure
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:Under the primary direction of the Director of Equity and Inclusion, the Family and Community Engagement Manager will be the individual who will plan, organize, and lead community engagement activities within our schools and throughout the Waukegan community. This position will work with our parent engagement team on efforts related to implementing effective family and community engagement strategies to help boost student achievement. They will seek ways to engage diverse populations, particularly those that are underrepresented. Furthermore, this role will foster relationships and develop champions with parents, community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and civic and community leaders, which will lead to the positive engagement of the Waukegan community and neighborhoods. This role will also include helping the schools develop and successfully implement community partnerships.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Qualifications:1. Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; master's degree in education or related field preferred;2. At least four years of increasingly responsible experience in public education or related setting, experience in the development, administration, and facilitation of meetings and community groups.4. Bilingual Preferred5. Professional experience designing and implementing training and programs for families with a background in Family and Community Engagement.6. Demonstrate proficiency in various instructional technology tools, including web-based productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, etc.).7. Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate with diverse and multicultural populations in written and oral forms. Compensation:TBD based on education, experience, etc.Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:The Middle School Principal will lead the charge to ensure all students have access to high quality instructional. The Middle School Principal must have strong knowledge of standards-aligned pedagogy, paired with an ability to strategically and systematically implement improvement efforts to close the achievement gap. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Related to Administration:
Related to Staff:
Related to Instructional Leadership and Program Implementation:
Related to Pupil Personnel:
Related to Building and Grounds:
Related to Public Relations:
Related to Finance/Resources/Specially Funded Programs:
Related to Professional Activities:
Related to Additional Responsibilities: Completes other duties, as assigned.Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications:
Work Environment: Middle School Site(s) Terms of Employment: Twelve Months Compensation: Per Non-Contractual Administrators Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Only online applications will be considered for interviews. Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:The Elementary Principal will lead the charge to ensure all students have access to high quality instructional. The Elementary Principal must have strong knowledge of standards-aligned pedagogy, paired with an ability to strategically and systematically implement improvement efforts to close the achievement gap. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications:
Work Environment: Busy office and school environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions. Safety: The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Terms of Employment: Twelve months. Compensation: Per Non-Contractual Administrators Salary Structure
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between 9th-10th and 11th-12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.Characteristics of the Position:Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year Co-Principals jointly and collaboratively lead the school and manage operations of Waukegan High School..This proven leader is responsible for implementing and maintaining aggressive educational reform. This individual will maintain the vision of the transformation process and continually communicate this vision to administrators, teachers, community members, district officials, and students while utilizing their comprehensive experience and expertise in academic programming at the secondary level in order to ensure complete implementation of academic and instructional reform at the high school.The Co-Principal must be able to inspire and motivate administrators, teachers, staff and students. The Co-Principal must be able to maintain and further high academic standards by overseeing the curricula teams, using data to make instructional and curricular improvements, facilitate and support on-going professional development, create high performing teams to ensure gap-closing achievement. The Co-Principal must be a passionate, student-centered, teacher-leader, who accepts the responsibility for maintaining an academic environment of excellence for all Waukegan High School students. The Co-Principal is directly responsible to the Area Superintendent and will receive direction from the Lead Co-Principal. Essential Functions:Serve as instructional leader for school transformation for the 11-12th grade campus with the ability to clearly communicate and monitor the implementation of a focused educational reform movement directed at rapidly improving student academic achievement. The Co-Principal possesses the leadership ability to develop and sustain a positive academic culture while holding the school accountable for student achievement. The Co-Principal must develop, implement and lead a comprehensive school improvement plan outlining targeted goals and systems for progress monitoring.Leadership:This includes but is not limited to:
Salary: TBD Additional Information: 12 month (20 days vacation) positionApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by closing date.
Who We AreWaukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, where we serve 13,000 students from preschool through grade 12 on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. With one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and two high school campuses, we are committed to providing an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Be a part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the communities of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City!Why We Do This WorkThe Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels, and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.Position Description: The Associate Superintendent of Human Resources provides strategic direction and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with personnel laws and district polices. The Associate Superintendent of Human Resources reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Operational Supports and Programs, and reports indirectly to the Superintendent of Schools.Key Responsibilities
Note: The Key Responsibilities listed above outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is intended as a representative, not exhaustive, summary of the work performed. Duties may be added, modified, or removed as the District's needs and funding evolve. This description does not constitute an employment agreement and is provided for position evaluation purposes.
QualificationsRequired
Preferred
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Compensation: $115,500 to $214,500
BenefitsWaukegan Community Unit School District #60 offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans (TRS and voluntary 403(b)); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); flexible spending accounts; wellness programs; and additional services such as identity theft protection and LegalShield. Refer to the Waukegan Community School District #60 Employee Benefits site for specific eligibility requirements and options.
Pre-employment Background ChecksEmployment with Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and applicable pre-employment screenings, including checks of the Statewide Sex Offender Database, Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database. Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 complies with all applicable state and federal laws requirement practices.
Reasonable AccommodationsWaukegan Community Unit School District #60 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act, and applicable state and local laws. If you require assistance or accommodation in completing any part of the application process, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (224) 303-1020.
Application ProcessCandidates must submit an online application via the District website www.wps60.org by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (224) 303-1020.
EEO CommitmentWaukegan Community Unit School District #60 is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender, religion, national origin, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or any other protected category in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 preschoolers through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and that academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
What We Need:
The Student Access and Achievement Facilitator will work within the Department of Student Access and Achievement under the direction of the Director of Student Access and Achievement. The Facilitator will play a vital role in fostering an inclusive and accessible educational environment for all students, staff and families. This position will serve as a liaison, facilitating communication between schools, the administration office and the broader community. The facilitator will support key initiatives, manage communication platforms and ensure consistent implementation of strategies that promote equitable access and engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Social Media & Digital Communication
Parent University & Online Learning System
Community & Partner Engagement
Publications & Communication Tools
Program & Event Coordination
General Responsibilities
1. Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Public Relations or a related field preferred.
2. Experience in education, community engagement or communications. 3. Strong skills in social media management, website content and digital platforms. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) highly preferred.
8. Proficiency in digital communication tools, including Canva, Google Workspace and website CMS platforms.
Additional Information
Work Environment: Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
Terms of Employment: 12 months.
Compensation: We offer an extremely competitive salary and benefits package.
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.
Apply at www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability
Bulldog Marching Band Color Guard Instructor
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.About the Bulldog Marching Band:The Bulldog Marching Band at Waukegan High School is a volunteer competitive marching band, dedicated to fostering musical excellence and a strong sense of school spirit. As a member of the Bulldog Marching Band, students perform at various events, including football games, marching competitions, parades, and other community performances. Our band is committed to representing Waukegan High School with pride and dedication. Join the staff of the Waukegan High School Bulldog Marching Band as we strive for musical excellence and school pride!
Compensation:Compensation is based on the hourly stipend contracts according to the WPS60 Contract and varies depending on years of experience in this district position and the number of hours worked. Click to see Salary Structure.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply at wps60.org Employment and complete an online application. Join us the staff of the Waukegan High School Bulldog Marching Band as we strive for musical excellence and school pride!Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
Dates: October 7, 2025 - May 7, 2026
2 days a week (Tues + Thurs) for 1.5 hours per day instruction with 30 minute of plan time; for a total of 4 hours per weekLocation: Multiple Locations
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) To provide differentiation in small group direct instruction
2) To provide instruction and support to students following a prescribed curriculum and curricular materials; implement instructional routines and learning strategies as outlined in curriculum and as presented in professional development sessions
3) To ensure that students are actively engaged and provide individual help throughout each session with the focus of student growth
4) To administer a pre-test and post-test
5) To progress monitor and record student growth
6) To submit daily attendance
7) To communicate with parents as necessary and as required
8) To communicate with classroom teacher on progress monitoring results
9) To provide student supervision as required during student arrival and dismissal times
10) To supervise students during the transition time after school and ensure that the snack provided by the District is given to students each session and supervise students at dismissal;
11) Please note: Bilingual Thursdays are mandatory. If after school tutoring sessions are held on these days, the after school tutor must secure a substitute or reschedule the after school session in order to be able to attend Bilingual Thursday.
12) To attend mandatory professional development specifically for the after school program provided after school
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Salary: 4 hours per week based on current hourly wages for teachers and is grant funded year-to-year.
24 Positions (1: per building)
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 14,000 preschoolers through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and that academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need: The purpose of the Office of Student Access and Achievement Liaisons is to support ongoing professional learning that aligns with the mission of the Office of Student Access and Achievement, which is to uphold a culture of belonging and provide tailored academic support essential to student success. The office will lead the district's effort in building a strategy that engages and prepares students, families, employees, and community members. This office will assess and cultivate the district’s educational plans to ensure students have access to vital resources to reach graduation. Each Liaison will be trained to support the planning, implementation, facilitation, and ongoing evaluation of student success and access to learning opportunities for their respective school. The goal of this position is to support the facilitation and coordination of high-quality learning that builds professional capacity to continuously enhance the district’s efforts to close the opportunity gaps and to disrupt and dismantle inequitable practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Office of Student Access and Achievement Liaison is expected to perform the following responsibilities successfully:
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:The Temporary Utility Worker will be directly responsible to the Director of Operations, the Assistant Director of Operations and/or his designee. General Duties:
The following specific duties are typical but not necessarily all of the duties involved in this position. Employees currently employed in these positions will, when necessary, be provided training to enable them to do work assigned for which they feel they are not qualified. Current employees and new employees will be expected to be able to perform 80% of the specific duties listed without further training. Specific Duties:
Salary: Per Custodial Maintenance ContractAdditional Information: 1st Shift position 7a.m.-3:30p.m. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered for interviews. Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Specialist
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9?th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.What We Need:The MTSS Specialist will provide building level support, coaching and training to assist in the implementation of the district multi-tiered service delivery model for meeting student social/emotional and behavioral needs.The MTSS Specialist will be directly responsible to the Coordinator of MTSS and SEL and indirectly responsible to the Principal of assigned buildings.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Tier 1 – Collaborates to ensure a high-quality classroom experience for all children at the Core instructional level.
Tier 2 - Supports teachers in developing and implementing Supplemental Instruction
Tier 3 – Supports teachers in developing and implementing Intensive Instruction
Provides Building Level Support by:
Work Environment: District position; may support up to 5 Elementary and/or Middle School sites as assigned by the Coordinator of MTSS & SELCompensation: Salary StructureApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation,pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has oneearly learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12 thgrade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with thesupport of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills alove of learning in them.What We Need: The Diverse Learner External Specialist will be directly responsible to the Director of Diverse Learners and Senior Legal Compliance and Supports Officer.Responsibilities:
Salary: Per teacher contract Salary Structure with a $5000 stipendAdditional Information: Hours to be determined per teacher contract; May work up to 20 additional paid days before and/or after the school year as determined by the district.Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category
Instructional Specialist - Behavioral Support
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9-12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of background or circumstance, have the opportunity to achieve academic success. Our mission is to close achievement gaps through rigorous, engaging, and relevant instruction that inspires a lifelong love of learning. What We Need:The Instructional Specialist will provide job-embedded support within their assigned building(s), collaborating with administrators, classroom teachers, and student support personnel to increase student achievement using data-informed practices. This role requires a service-driven individual committed to supporting teachers and implementing a continuous cycle of data-driven professional learning at the school level.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Data Collection and Reporting
2. Crisis Intervention
3. Assessment and Evaluation
4. Intervention Planning
5. Training and Support
6. Collaboration
7. Other Duties
Qualifications
Work Environment
Safety Expectations: The employee is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for themselves and others, taking necessary precautions to prevent occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.Terms of Employment: 10-month employee with an additional 10 summer days (Per Diem).Compensation: Per OT/PT Salary Structure.Application Deadline: Until filled.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District operates 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District serves portions of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is committed to high academic achievement for all students. Guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can excel, the District works to eliminate academic gaps by providing engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction that inspires a love of learning.Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Director of Diverse Learners and secondarily to the Assistant Director of Diverse Learners.Job Overview:The Diverse Learners Data and Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting schools, teachers, and staff in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing student data to ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504 of the ADA, and state policies regarding students with disabilities. This position provides direct support to teachers in understanding and utilizing student information systems, compliance tracking tools, and assessment data to drive IEP goal development, intervention planning, and student outcomes.The Specialist will serve as a liaison between the Diverse Learners Department and other key departments, including Human Resources, Teaching & Learning, MTSS, Bilingual Services, and Information Technology, to align supports, monitor compliance, and enhance data-driven decision-making.Additionally, this position will support Child Find and Section 504 processes to ensure timely identification, evaluation, and service provision for students with diverse learning needs.Key Responsibilities:
Data Managment & Compliance Monitoring
Teacher Support & Training on Data Systems
Child Find, Section 504, & MTSS Collaboration
Instructional Data Support & Capacity Building
Technology & Quality Control
Additional Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Salary: Per Teachers contract salary structure.Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher will be directly responsible to the building Principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Elementary Education and Director of Special Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level(s) and content area within the last five years preferred.Endorsements: Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard Of Hearing, PreKindergarten through Age 21, or PreKindergarten though Grade 9Salary: Salary Structure
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion,marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Move-In Facilitator/Lead Teacher will report to Director of Academic Support Programs and indirectly to Director of Diverse Learners.Responsibilities:
Related to Move-In Students:
Related to Lead Teacher:
Other Duties: Perform such other duties assigned by the Director of Academic Support Programs and/or Director of Diverse Learners.
Salary: Per teachers' contractAdditional Information: Full-TimeApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This position is designed to promote and foster a learning community to support teachers and school personnel effectively integrating various instructional and behavioral strategies such as applied behavior analysis, structured teaching, and evidence-based practices to support classroom teachers to meet our students' academic and social/behavioral needs. This position also serves as a consultant to the school personnel and parents of these students in all schools with the goal to promote our students with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment.
The Diverse Learner Autism and Behavioral Specialist reports to the Director and Assistant Directors of the Diverse Learner Department Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
Compensation: Salary StructureTerms of Employment: 10 monthsAdditional Information: Based upon Grant Funding Approval annually. May work up to 10 days prior to the start of the school year and 10 days after the end of school year based on District needs.Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only applications received online will be considered for interviews. Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
Essential Duties: The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will be directly responsible to the Director of Special Education Programs and Services for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies.
Responsibilities: (1) Provide a personalized instructional program that is compatible with the abilities, needs, learning characteristics, and behavioral needs of each student;(2) Implement prescribed curriculum;(3) Provide each student with a developmental program that includes behavioral objectives;(4) Create a student-centered learning environment that is characterized by the consistent application of best practices behavioral management, and academic success;(5) Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum;(6) Become acquainted with the characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and by seeking information from psycho-educational reports, hearing and vision reports, staffing notes, end-of-the-year student status reports, etc.;(7) Inform the Special Education Dean of Instruction whenever a student's attendance is unsatisfactory;(8) Supply the Dean of Instruction with any abnormal attendance reports on any student;(9) Report student address and telephone number changes to the building principal;(10) Provide the Dean of Instruction with an up-to-date copy of the schedule of classroom activities that the teacher is following;(11) Maintain up-to-date lesson plans;(12) Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents;(13) Attend specified in-service meetings and conferences with the building principal;(14) Maintain communication with each student's parents or guardians;(15) Use teacher aides or helpers in accord with the designated job descriptions; (16) Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the building principal.
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License.Endorsement(s): Visually Impaired Salary: Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date
Nurse for Summer Child Find Evaluation Team
3 Positions Available
The Evaluator will be directly responsible to the Child Find Coordinator and indirectly responsible to the Director of Special Education Compliance and Monitoring and related service personnel on site. Location: Welcome Center Responsibilities: Conducting health histories Qualifications: Must have a valid Illinois Type 73/School Nurse Certificate. Salary: $35 per hour Additional Information: Candidates will work during the summer on designated days TBD to complete summer evaluations. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by April 13, 2012.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.The Truancy Officer is directly responsible to the Student Outreach. The Truancy Officer is responsible for investigating concerns related to attendance and work in cooperation with school/ district staff and community agencies on behalf of WPS60 student(s) and families to develop, implement and monitor a plan to increase school and community success through daily school attendance PreK-12.Responsibilities:
Salary: Per Paraprofessional Contract Additional Information: 8 hours per day/40 hours per weekApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Only applications submitted online will be considered for interviewsApply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications: Paraprofessional License Endorsement(s): Paraprofessional Educator Pre-Kindergarten through Age 21
Compensation: Lane E
Dates: April 11, 2026 - June 27, 2026 Approximately 3 Saturdays per month 8:45 am-12:15 pm (3.5 hours/week)
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities withoutregard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status,sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected categories.
Sign Language Interpreter
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The educational interpreter is directly responsible to the Director of Special Education Early Childhood and Elementary Programs or their designee, the assigned teacher of hearing impaired, and the building principal. The educational interpreter's primary function is to facilitate communication among hearing impaired students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system.Location: Lincoln CenterResponsibilities:General Duties:
Other Duties:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications: Paraprofessional License Endorsement(s): Paraprofessional Educator Pre-Kindergarten through Age 21 Compensation: Per Paraprofessional Contract. Click to see Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The educational assistant is directly responsible to the assigned classroom teacher, building principal and building principal's designee and in-directly responsible to the Director of Special Education and Chief Academic Officer of Academic Affairs. Responsibilities:
Related to non-academic instruction:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications: Professional Educators License Endorsement(s): Paraprofessional Educator Pre-Kindergarten through Age 21 Compensation: Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The school tutors will be directly responsible to the Director for Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Responsibilities:
Requirements: Paraprofessional Educator LicenseSalary: Per Paraprofessional Contract, click to see Paraprofessional Salary StructureAdditional Information: Bilingual tutors are to only be used in instructional situations and in direct contact supporting education of students. This is a grant funded position; therefore, it is year-to-year. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected category.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Salary: 4 hours per session based on current hourly wages for teachers.
Work Year: 2025-2026
Saturdays: From 8:30am to 12:30pm
Dates: April 11, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Approximately 3 Saturdays per month
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender,race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected categories.
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The purpose is to improve the instruction of staff and increase the performance of students enrolled within the program. The EL Program Specialist will work with the Director of EL Programs and the EL Coordinator to assist in the smooth daily operation of the Department. This will include training in curriculum and testing for students for EL staff, assisting in the yearly placement of students into correct programming, ensuring correct certification of EL teaching staff, conducting placement conferences at schools, participating in school and District level committees as necessary, and working with student data and reports that depict student achievement for our program.The Specialist will be able to assist the Director of EL Services and EL Coordinator in the administrative areas of training, testing, student placement, and data regarding all aspects for the ELL Program. Essential Functions:
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirments of persons assigned ot this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
Formal Education: A teaching program for standard teaching PreK-12, and further education for Bilingual with preferred ESL approval or endorsement. Teaching experience is required as well as experience in administration of EL Programming is preferred. Experience: Three or more years' work experience with Bilingual student populations and administration of EL Programming. Five year minimum teaching experience. Prefer experience as professional development trainer/facilitator. Salary Range: Salary StructureAdditional Information: 38 weeks with optional two weeks before teachers return and two weeks after school ends to be decided by EL Director. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Physical Education Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Secondary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Professional Educators LicenseEndorsements: Physical Education, Grade K-5. Compensation: Per Teacher Contract.
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Secondary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level within the last five years preferred. Endorsements: Foreign Language - Spanish, Grade 9-12. Compensation: Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Elementary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level within the last five years preferred. Endorsements: Health, Grade 9-12, Safety: The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Compensation: Per Teacher Contract. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application. Position open until filled.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Bilingual Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/She will be indirectly responsible to the Director of English Language Learner Programs for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials.
The Mathematics Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies.Location: Waukegan High School - Washington Campus Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License.Endorsement(s): LBS1, Mathematics Salary: Per Teacher Contract, click to see Teacher Salary StructureAdditional Information: NoneApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by closing date
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color,national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need:Instructional Coach will provide job-embedded support within their assigned building(s) with administrators, classroom teachers, and student support personnel to increase student achievement using data informed practices. The Instructional Specialist will be service-driven and committed to providing strong instructional support for teachers. This individual will establish and implement a cycle of continuous data-driven professional learning at the school level. The Instructional Coach will be directly responsible to the building principal(s) of assigned buildings in collaboration with the Senior Officer for School Psychology and MTSS.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Terms of Employment: Hours to be determined per teacher contract. Compensation: Per teacher contract Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Secondary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level within the last five years preferred. Endorsements: Foreign Language Spanish, Grade 6-8. Compensation: Per Teacher Contract, click to see Teacher Salary StructureApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Mathematics Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies.Responsibilities:
Qualifications:Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License, 10 credit hours in Gifted Education preferred.Salary: Per Teacher ContractAdditional Information: None
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by closing date
Only applications received online will be considered for interviews.
Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Endorsements: Science and Bilingual Spanish Grade 6-8. Compensation: Salary Structure Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexualorientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Diverse Learner Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License, Grade 6-8Endorsements: LBS1, MathSalary: Per Teacher ContractApplication Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.
Who We Are:Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work:The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Special Education Teacher will be directly responsible to the building Principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. Responsibilities:
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Qualifications: Professional Educators License. Endorsement(s): Learning Behavior Specialist, PreK-Age 21 Compensation: Per Teacher Contract Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected category.
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12 grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Organizational Relationship:
Under the primary direction of the District Print Services Manager and secondary direction of the Executive Director of Information Technology Services.
Terms of Employment: Twelve months.
Compensation: 1A Per WPSS Contract, Click to see WPSS Salary Structure
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located 40 miles from Chicago, Illinois, and 55 miles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between two 9th — 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City.
Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.What We Need: Collaborates across various departments, including Information Technology, as well as Academic Supports and Programs, Operations, Parents and Students, Safety, and Community. To offer technical assistance across the district as needed for network administration. The C.T. - Network Support Technician is directly responsible to the Manager of Network Services for the Information Technology Services Department and indirectly to the Associate Superintendent for Information Technology Services
Essential Functions:
1. Perform daily network programming, configuration, installations, monitoring, testing, and troubleshootingfor all network infrastructure equipment and software, ensuring reliable day-to-day operation for wide andlocal area networks, including, but not limited to DHCP, DNS, VLANs, SNMP, CLI, STP, OSPF, scripting,static routing, wireless, and firewall.
2. Perform and coordinate network repairs, including fiber/ethernet cable installation, cable management, and Ethernet port repairs to provide reliable, ongoing access to technology resources;
3. Perform monthly routine firmware and maintenance upgrades on all network equipment: firewalls, switches, routers, network servers, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), and wireless access points
4. Configure and troubleshoot the district's firewalls, remote access protocols, NAT translations, URL internet filtering, ISP routing, security policies, VPN access, decryption processes, and load-balancing solutions. This involves ensuring compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and continuously enhancing the district's cybersecurity posture to mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.
5. A network resource for the annual network audit, working with auditors on all aspects of the audit; internal (Active Directory), external (Public IP, Web, VPN), applications (Infinite Campus, Clever), wireless network, social engineering (email phishing, passwords), network segmentation, database security (Oracle, DB MSSQL), device configurations (servers, switches, firewall), network architecture, VoIP security, cloud security (MS365, GDrive), and modem requirements. Collaborating with other district personnel to verify that remediation measures have been implemented to mitigate network risks. Additionally, provide specified IP ranges and/or VLANs to be targeted for penetration testing in accordance with each of the audit parameters.
6. Collaborating with district's divisions, as a resource assisting with cybersecurity updates, governed by vendors and/or staff for all network-connected devices (security cameras, solar panels, door systems, student access systems, HVAC, call managers, Halo, etc) to ensure, at minimum, annual updates of firmware are completed, and proper system credentials are in place before deployment of new systems, thereby mitigating risks associated to the network.
7. Communicate with other district leaders and/or ITS members to ensure that device operating systems are at security compliance levels according to the manufacturer's date.
8. Conduct a quarterly vulnerability penetration test to identify weaknesses within the network.
9. Evaluate and resolve network connectivity issues through effective troubleshooting. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and partners to ensure prompt resolution of problems, including on-site support as needed.
10. Research and recommend best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance the district's network and security infrastructure, following NIST and CISA standards.
11. Perform ongoing design, implementation, and monitoring of all district WAN, LAN, wired and wireless networks, network security measures, and violations, proactively resolving problems and capacity planning;
12. Performs proof of concept and builds test beds for new deployments to analyze potential network impact.
13. Proactively monitor network performance and integrity, taking corrective actions on issues with network, internet, wireless connectivity, UPS, VoIP, and other support network services.
14. Maintain an inventory of all network equipment and applicable software
15. Prepare, assist, and/or update network documentation including diagrams, topologies, IP subnets, security procedures, service level agreements (SLA), and standard operating procedures (SOP).
16. Document and escalate when necessary all network-related issues.
17. Work closely with ITS executives, leaders, staff, and stakeholders in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all of the organization.
18. Assist in the assignment and completion of all network-related Help Desk requests;
19. Perform all job-related duties in the safest possible manner.
20. Support computer assistants and regional technicians with student and staff devices for network connectivity.
21. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Manager of Network Services and/or the Executive Director of Information Technology Services.
1. Network Certificate and/or Security Certificate (i.e., CompTia, Cisco, N+, CCNA)
2. Prefer a minimum of 3 years of experience in Networking/Security. (OSI, TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, DNS, DHCP)
3. Knowledge of switching, routing protocols, wireless networks, and firewalls in a multi-vendor environment.
4. Prefer knowledge of various systems and services: Apple/Chromebook/Windows, and Active Directory.
5. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
7. High school diploma
8. Valid Driver's License
Skills:
Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
Proven proficiency in network switch setup, security, and maintenance preferred.
Continue professional development to improve technical knowledge
Classification:WPSS Computer Technician
Only online applications will be considered.Apply: www.wps60.orgWaukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
