8th Annual Lake County Education Job Fair
Explore the wonderful career opportunities that exist in Lake County, Illinois. High School and elementary district representatives will be available to accept resumes and conduct brief interviews for CERTIFIED positions available in the 2009-2010 school year.
WhenSaturday, March 7, 8:00-12:00 |
New Location for 2009/10!Adlai E Stevenson High School1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL Map (opens in new window) |
Pre-registration is now closed. On-site registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the fair.
A representative from the Lake County Regional Office of Education will be available to answer questions regarding Illinois teacher certification requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who attends this job fair?
This job fair is for certified teachers and administrators interested in working in Lake County, Illinois.
Is there a cost for the fair?
No.
Do I need to pre-register?
Pre-registration is available on-line at www.d70schools.org/jobfair While pre-registration is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. By completing the on-line pre-registration form, candidates will have access to 'Express Check-In' the day of the Fair.
What time does registration begin?
On-site registration and Express Check-In begins at 7:00 a.m. Doors to the fair open at 8:00 a.m. Registration will close at 11:30 a.m. Applicants arriving after 11:30 will not be admitted to the fair, but will be allowed access to the resume drop boxes. The fair ends promptly at noon. If you are in line at that time you will be asked to leave your resume for the district to review.
Will I be given full interviews at the fair?
Due to the large number of attendees, candidates will be given five-minute screening interviews.
How will I know what positions are available at each participating district?
At the time of registration all applicants will receive a listing of anticipated postings for the 2009-10 school year.
What materials should I bring with me?
A resume is all that is required at the fair. We anticipate 33 districts will participate at this year's fair. Please review the listing and bring a sufficient number of resumes for the districts in which you are interested. Please come prepared. Office supplies and copiers will NOT be available.
What if I am unable to meet with all of the districts with which I would like to apply?
Each participating district will have a drop box available for submitting resumes. Candidates are encouraged to arrive early to allow ample time to meet with multiple districts.
What if I am certified to teach in another state and am uncertain about my status in Illinois?
A representative from the Lake County Regional Office of Education will be at the fair to assist applicants with Illinois teacher certification questions.