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I love everything about my school district, my superintendent, the administrative team and my district.  #204 has been very good to me and my family.  There can always tough, frustrating moments within the day or the week, but they are moments---those are not the result of the entire day.  

I have had excellent mentors and have been guided through collaborative leadership for the past 20 plus years.  204 is a district where problem solving is a team effort and direct leadership takes a back seat.  I have been fortunate to learn from a very solid, dynamic team of leaders.  The people in my district are my foundation; and the efforts I put forth are the result of planning and preparedness on the behalf of that teamwork and desired culture.  

My "typical" day---I always greet my staff.  I always greet my students.  If I am in that building and they are in that building, I want them to know they are important at that moment.  It's important to me.

Indian Prairie School District 204 is, in my opinion, one of the top school districts in this state. With school staff and parent partnerships, this school district provides students with a caring and resourceful environment perfect for learning. In turn, this is a wonderful place to work. With great management from the administrators and excellent people to work with, it is a joy to come to work everyday. The most enjoyable parts of the job are being able to see children grow everyday, establishing great friendships with students and co-workers, and knowing that you are helping the community by doing your best at work.

I enjoyed working for over 12 years for Indian Prairie Schools district 204. My daughter also attended schools in this district K-12. As a stay at home mother, wife, substitute teacher, volunteer and adult education student, I was able to work flexible hours and hold down a household for my family. I relocated to another state and often recall of my many positive adventures working for IPSD204. It has great schools in Aurora and Naperville. I would come back in a heartbeat.

i knew soon after I was hired, that this district was not for me.  There is a clicky/bully type atmosphere, encouraging teachers to be at each other.  I've never experienced such a poor environment in a school.  This was my 7th district I've worked in 4 different states and it was the first time I have encountered such a horrible, toxic work environment.  The toxicity starts with administration and trickles down.  Save yourself the grief and headache, teach anywhere else.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with all the different services that the children needed was extraordinary and to learn so much from them. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Some of the children’s behavior was stressful because you didn’t know what would set them off. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment was positive and the best place I worked at so far in my career.

What is the best part of working at the company?
IPSD 204 provides excellent training for it’s educators.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working as a part-time substitute teacher has not been too stressful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It seems to be moving in a more progressive direction…

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Classroom management, lesson plan delivery

This was one of my first jobs, and it was an extraordinary experience! There were ample learning opportunities weekly; management was quirky, supportive, and knowledgeable; we were able to determine how often we worked. Overall, a positive early employment adventure


I’m unsure, however, of how much the work environment has changed because many of my former co-workers have either retired or are no longer employed with the district.


The $175.00 per substitute teacher is erroneous in District 204.  The actual pay for an on-call substitute teacher buzzed in daily by the computer system is $95.00 per day. This is below the national average.  The $175.00 probably is for someone who comes on and is introduced as a long term substitute with no teaching license.

Your success in IPSD really depends on the people you work with.  I have been a part of some amazing teams and some not so good ones.  There is an extremely high rate of administrator turn-over which leads to a lack of inconsistent policies and practices. Special education administration turn-over is ridiculously high.  There is definitely a "do more with less" or "be creative" message being sent to special education staff.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Excellent administration that runs the School board. They are very organized in handling visiting teachers.  


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The transition times with the students tend to be challenging.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Special education teacher 27 salaries reported	$22.26 per hour
Elementary school teacher 4 salaries reported	$18.51 per hour
Substitute teacher 2 salaries reported	$158 per day
Room manager 32 salaries reported	$16.47 per hour
Registered nurse 14 salaries reported	$34.85 per hour

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