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Education & Training Job Market Insights

Week of April 13, 2026

Market Overview

CUNY leads on compensation with both open roles paying $123,426, making it the highest-paying active hirer in this snapshot — candidates with higher-ed administration or faculty credentials should prioritize applications before the Apr 10 posting ages out.

Salary variance is stark across active listings: Pasco County Schools averages $48,946 while Adams County School District 14 ranges up to $121,414, signaling that district size, geography, and role type are driving a near-2.5x pay gap within the same industry.

Calumet City School District 155 posted 3 roles at a flat $95,740 average as recently as Apr 16, making it the most active high-compensation district currently hiring — professionals in Illinois or willing to relocate should act within this week's window.

For Job Seekers

K-12 districts are posting mid-April for fall-semester staffing cycles, meaning hiring decisions for classroom and administrative roles are typically finalized by late May — candidates should have transcripts, certifications, and reference lists ready to submit immediately, not upon request.

Specialized schools like The Quad Preparatory School (serving students with learning differences) are actively recruiting at $72K–$85K, and interviews at these institutions heavily weight demonstrated experience with differentiated instruction or IEP development — prepare a portfolio of specific student outcome data.

Multi-role openings at districts like Bridgeton (4 roles) and Calumet City (3 roles) often indicate internal restructuring or grant-funded expansion, making it strategically worthwhile to apply to more than one role and explicitly note cross-functional flexibility in your cover letter.