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Teach

Inspiring minds. Shaping futures.

Teaching in Batavia means more than a job. It’s a chance to join a community where students thrive, teachers grow, and families feel connected.

Teacher Pay at BPS101

Competitive. Predictable. Growth-focused.

Teacher Pay at BPS101
Starting Pay
  • New teachers in 2026–27 start at $52,641 with a bachelor’s degree
  • Additional pay for experience and advanced education
Fast Early Growth
  • Within five years, all teachers earn $75,000+, even without a master’s degree
  • Teachers with advanced degrees start higher and progress faster
How Raises Work
  • Annual raises accelerate early-career pay
  • Permanent credit for professional learning::
    • +$12,000 first master’s degree
    • Up to +$10,000 for BPSU1
    • +$5,000 for endorsements
  • Long-Term Potential
    • Experienced teachers with advanced education can earn six figures
    • Top salaries exceed $140,000
    Benefits
    • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life coverage
    • Secure TRS pension
    • District match on 403(b)/457(b) retirement plans for salaries < $100,000
    Why BPS101 is Different
    • Flat-dollar raises accelerate early-career pay faster
    • Guaranteed professional learning credit ties raises to growth, not just years served
    • Transparent five-year path to $75,000+ provides stability and confidence

    What is BPSU?

    1 BPSU (Batavia Public Schools University) is our in-district, tuition-free professional learning program. It mirrors graduate-level work, focused on best practices in teaching and learning. Completion earns permanent salary credit under the teachers’ contract. (Note: credit does not transfer outside the District.)

    It's More Than a Career to Roberto Soto

    Everyone is so friendly, and, off the bat, that’s just what jumps out to me.

    Roberto Soto

    P.E. Teacher, Alice Gustafson School

    Why BPS 101? | Roberto Soto | 1:03
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    Hear From Our Team

    • EL Teacher
      I would look out my kitchen window every morning and make a wish that I could work here.
    • Special Education Teacher
      I would say we’re friends first and then colleagues.
    • Math Teacher
      The school and all the people I work with make it special to be part of this family.

    Application Process

    Apply online through our website. If you are selected after interviewing, your hiring is finalized once the Board approves your appointment.

    • 1. Apply
    • 2. Interview
    • 3. Offer
    • 4. Board Approval

    Discover Rewarding Career Opportunities

    Teachers at every level—elementary, middle, high school, and special education—help shape young minds and drive our mission to nurture student growth, supported by a collaborative school community.

    Teaching Positions

    • Elementary School
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    • Substitute

    Notice

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    BPS101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

    Legal Requirements
    • All candidates must pass a background check in accordance with Illinois School Code.
    • Certain positions (e.g., principals) require additional licensing or certifications.
    • Employment is contingent upon Board approval.
    Questions?
    Call Human Resources at (630) 937-8830.

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