SD308

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department partners with district leadership to recruit, develop, and support a culturally diverse workforce dedicated to the highest standards of equity and achievement that creates an environment of empowerment and success for our students, employees, and the communities we serve.

Prospective Employees:

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Curious about the hiring process? Read more here:

SD 308 Hiring Process Guide

At Oswego Community Unit School District 308, we are committed to finding passionate and qualified individuals to join our team. Below is an overview of our hiring process to guide you through each step:

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Candidates can submit an application that reflects one or more positions of interest. Our application system allows you to apply to as many open positions as you’d like. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation verifying that we have received your materials.

Step 2: Application Review

Our hiring administrators (typically building principals or department directors) will carefully review applications. If your qualifications and experience align with the needs of our district, a hiring administrator will reach out to you directly with interview details.

Step 3: Interview Process

If selected, you will be invited to participate in an interview. The format may vary depending on the position and school or department. Some positions may require multiple interview rounds.

Step 4: Offer & Hiring

If you are selected for a position, you will receive an official offer from a staff member in Human Resources. Following your acceptance, they will send you an email with onboarding details and next steps to finalize your employment.

Step 5: Onboarding & Pre-Employment Requirements

To ensure a smooth transition into your new role, onboarding includes the following requirements:

✅ Paperwork completion (employment forms, payroll setup, etc.)

✅ Fingerprinting & Background Verification Checks

✅ Health Exam (to be completed within 30 days of your start date)

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to our Recruiting Specialist for support. We’re here to help and look forward to welcoming you to SD 308!

Contact: slau@sd308.org

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Employee Benefits Overview

Map of District 308 School Locations

Equal Employment Opportunity: The district shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status or unfavorable military discharge, order of protection status, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability (if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, credit history (unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position), and other legally protected categories.

Current Employees:

Visit the Employee Intranet for more information on benefits, Policies, who to contact, and more.

Student Teachers, Interns, and Observers

Student Teaching

District 308 cooperates with various colleges and universities that have approved teacher-training programs to place student teachers in district schools. Qualifications of students in these programs are acceptable to the district, and the student's respective college or university is assigned to supervising teachers. Students interested in a student teaching placement with District 308 should contact their colleges or universities.

Student Observations

College students enrolled in an approved teacher-training program can request observation hours by providing the district with a letter of approval from their college or university and completing a student observation request form. Placements will depend on teacher availability and principal approval.

See the BoardDocs page for more policies

Substitute Employees

Substitute teachers and support staff are valuable and important members of District 308 schools, serving to provide students with continuity in the learning process.

Substitute Employee Resources

PROCESS OF BECOMING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

An interactive google form that guides you through the substitute teacher process at SD308.

SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEE APPLICATION

Apply to receive consideration for employment as a substitute!

Volunteers and Chaperones

If you are interested in volunteering with District 308 or chaperoning on a District 308 field trip, please contact the principal of the building you are interested in volunteering or chaperoning at. Building principals are responsible for determining the need for and placement of volunteers and chaperones at their respective buildings. Any volunteer who assists students on a regular basis (once per week throughout the school year) and every person who chaperones on a District 308 field trip must first successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Verification of Employment

SD 308 utilizes Verifent to respond to all verification requests to streamline responses and for data security purposes. Please see attached instructions below and visit www.verifent.com to submit your request. Once we receive the request through Verifent, we will securely respond as soon as possible.