The East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department is the epicenter of service.  It is our responsibility to provide potential and current employees the necessary information to perform tasks essential to employment. We provide support and guidance to our educators and employees in every endeavor.

The Human Resources Department staff members follow the principles of the Big Four:  

1. Courtesy
2. Dignity
3. Professionalism
4. Respect for all

The six main functions of the East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department are:

• Recruitment
• Staff Member, Stakeholder, and Student Safety
• Employee Relations
• Compensation and Benefits
• School District Compliance
• Training and Professional Development.

Department Mission Statement:

The mission of the East St. Louis School District 189 Human Resources Department is to promote, through personalized customer service, the recruitment, selection, and retention of highly qualified employees who will effectively serve and meet the needs of East St. Louis School District 189’s students and the community.

Departmental Initiatives:

• Back to Basics Program
• Educator Equity Grant
• Greenville College Educator Field Experience
• Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Intern and Field Experience Initiative
• Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program

View our current career opportunities here.