Intermediate School District 287

We are excited you are interested in a career at District 287. We hire year-round to serve the unique students in our schools.

What to know before you apply

District 287 is trusted to provide trauma-sensitive, customized services so that all students get the best education possible.

We’re experts in:

• Special Education
• Alternative Learning Center Academies (ALCs)
• Transition Services
• Career and Technical Education
• Itinerant Services
• Care & Treatment
• Online Learning
• Gifted Education

We meet the needs of every unique learner

We work with the family and home school district to create a customized school program for each student. Our specialized schools are known for:

• Expert classroom and educational staff who are experts in special education, mental health, and trauma
• Specialized support staff such as counselors, mental health staff, nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
• Strong values or restorative justice, positive behavior supports, AVID and racial equity
• Helping students to emotionally regulate so they can access learning

How we’re funded

District 287 special education programs operate on a fee-for-service basis. Revenue to fund student services is generated by tuition billing.