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Decatur SD 61 says teacher vacancies fell to 47; 44 international hires planned
Summary
District HR reported a drop in certified teacher vacancies from 120 in April to 47 on June 24. The district expects more than 70 new teachers in the fall, 44 of whom are international candidates recruited under a J‑1 visa partnership with Peoria Public Schools.
Decatur Public Schools (District 61) told the board June 24 that certified teacher vacancies have fallen from 120 in April to 47, and the district expects more than 70 new teachers to begin this fall.
Monica Wilkes, director of human resources, told the board 44 of the new certified hires are international teachers recruited through a partnership with Peoria Public Schools, which will serve as the visa host for J‑1…
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