Human Resources

All teacher license renewal is completed through the ELIS portal. The system allows one to view and update personal information, degree records, active teaching status, input of completed professional learning, and determination of Highly Qualified Status, as well as to register and renew one’s license.

The Human Resources Department is available to assist staff with license renewal. Renewal reminders are generated by ISBE and the Human Resources Department will offer support for this process. Each staff member is responsible to meet all professional requirements and to maintain a log of required professional learning in the ELIS system. Training on the ELIS system will be available annually and personal assistance is available as well.

All associates employed within Winnetka District 36 must have on file with the North Cook Regional Office a Paraprofessional License, a Substitute License, or a Professional Educators License. Professional development requirements vary for each of these certifications. All licenses must be renewed and registered on a five year cycle, except for a PEL with Stipulations which must be converted within two years.

Substitute licenses are valid for five years and may be renewed if the individual passes an approved Test of Basic Skills. An individual who has passed a Test of Basic Skills will not be required to retake the test. All associates interested in Substitute Teaching need to obtain a substitute teaching license or be licensed as a professional educator (PEL).

Substitute licenses are renewable every five years. Substitutes and associates who substitute teach are participants in the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) and as such, will be subject to the withholding and payment of TRS payments. Under certain conditions, employee payments to TRS may be withdrawn from the system. Information about TRS eligibility, payments, annuity payments, and withdrawals can be accessed at http://trs.illinois.gov/

Upon offer and acceptance of a position, all new employees will meet with Human Resources to complete necessary paperwork. Staff have access to a personnel management system providing payroll, time off, benefit election, and general contact information, Staff are encouraged to electronically review their individual records to ensure accuracy. By appointment, employees may make arrangements to view their personnel file maintained in the Human Resources Department.

Throughout one’s tenure in the District, any employment changes will be processed through Human Resources. The Department assists staff with any questions or clarifications as needed. Examples of these types of changes include retirement, leaves of absence, and job assignments.

The State of Illinois requires criminal background checks (completed through fingerprint analysis) to be on file for all school employees hired after 2004. Background checks are completed by the District in the Human Resources Department. Results of these checks are made available upon request. Volunteers with recurring contact with children are also required to undergo a criminal background check.

The Human Resources Department maintains seniority lists, tenure and tenure eligibility lists, and years of service data for all employees. This credit is filed with the appropriate retirement system (TRS or IMRF) when an employee leaves the District.

Individual Statements of Compensation are generated by Human Resources. Compensation is determined by Board of Education Personnel Policies or by negotiated agreements when staff are represented by a collective bargaining unit. Current bargaining unit contracts can be accessed through the following links: 

MOU 12/22/23

MOU 12/14/22

The Winnetka Professional Agreement 2022 - 2023 through 2026 - 2027

Amendment to 2022-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Winnetka Professional Agreement 2014 - 2019, 2019 - 2021

Custodial Contract 2023 - 2028

Memorandum of Understanding for Custodial Collective Bargaining Agreement July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023 

The following are compensation and benefit reports required for disclosure by the State related to employee compensation agreements.

• 2022-2023 Salary and Benefit Report of Non-Certified Employees by Category - Report of employees, subject to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), earning over $75,000 and over $150,000. The compensation and benefits reflect those budgeted for the 2022-2023 school year.
• 2021-2022 Salary and Benefit Report of Non-Certified Employees by Category - Report of employees, subject to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), earning over $75,000 and over $150,000. The compensation and benefits reflect those budgeted for the 2021-2022 school year.
• Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report (ATSB) - School year 2022
• Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report (ATSB) - School year 2021
• Administrator Compensation Report - School year 2021

Employer Cost & Participation Information for IMRF Members, IMRF Employers, Public Officials, Media and General Public

https://www.imrf.org/en/about-imrf/transparency/employer-cost-and-participation-information

The District values those who are able to provide substitute teacher service to the children of the Winnetka Public Schools. Our substitute teachers are expected to follow the regulations and policies of the District including completion of our Safe Schools compliance training modules. While the District welcomes inquiries and applications for substitute teaching, we do not guarantee employment as a substitute. The District will interview all substitutes before a sub is added to the approved list. The District maintains an extensive list of approved substitutes and as needed, over the course of the school year, substitutes are added to this list.

All substitute applications are kept on file and reviewed and considered on an “as needed” basis. The HR Department will contact a substitute candidate to complete additional paperwork and employment requirements, including a current physical and criminal background check. Please advise the District of any specialized skills or endorsements that a candidate may have.

The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule requires insurers and group health plans to publish machine-readable files starting July 1, 2022. The files contain in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts. This link is specifically for PPO plans only and contains data in a format that machines can easily read, but will not be easily read by the average individual.

Benefit Information for Incoming Employees

23-24 12-month Sec Benefit Summary NEW EMPLOYEES
Delta HMO Highlights 2023-2024
Delta PPO Highlights 2023-2024
Disability - Trustmark Certificate of Coverage
FSA 2023-2024 Enrollment Form with LPSFA
Health Plan Comparison 2023-2024
Reliance Life Class 11 - Support Staff District
Tax Sheltered Annuity 23-24
UHC Vision Highlights - 2023-2024