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How to find teaching jobs in Illinois

To teach in Illinois schools, you’ll need at minimum a Bachelor’s degree, plus a state issued teaching credential. Teachers of all subjects are especially in high demand in Chicago, and the surrounding urban areas. Qualifications and experience in ESL and special education are particularly useful in often large and culturally diverse classrooms in inner city schools.

Teaching in Illinois at a Glance

Number of public schools4,266
Number of teachers135,701
Number of students2,072,880
Average teacher salary$53,950
Budget$7 billion
Teacher certification requirementsTest of Academic Proficiency (TAP), Basic Skills Test, edTPA
Teacher certification reciprocityOut-of-state teachers can qualify for certification in New Jersey through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement
State professional development requirementsTeachers with a Bachelor’s degree: 120 hours Teachers with a Master’s degree: 80 hours Teachers with 2+ advanced degrees: 40 hours National Board Teachers: 40 hours

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