Non-Probationary teachers will have several opportunities to secure a new position for the 2025-2026 school year.  

We will begin by hosting a Merging Schools Fair. This fair is for non-probationary staff who would like to follow students to their newly merged schools. This fair is for merging schools only and will take place March 13, 2026.

An interest form will be sent to you on March 4th.  Please be sure to complete the form by 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026. 

If you do not secure a position at the Merging Schools Fair, you will have another opportunity to participate in our District-Wide Internal Job Fair on April 3, 2026. This fair is only for non-probationary staff from Bessemer, Beulah Heights, and Bradford.

Please note, if you accept a position at either job fair, that position will be your assignment for the 2026-2027 school year.  However, when a school is closed, non-probationary teachers are allowed to make one (1) move after accepting an initial position, up until July 15th.

We will share more details as we get closer to the April 3rd District-Wide Job Fair. 

Important Dates for Non-Probationary Teachers:

• March 4, 2026 Interest Form Merging Schools sent to staff
• March 9, 2026 Interest Form Merging Schools Fair due by 5:00 p.m.
• March 13, 2026 Merging Schools Fair - District Administration Building
• April 3, 2026 District-Wide Internal Job Fair

In our District – as in most districts - teachers serve a three-year probationary period. Our system is based on seniority. When a school closes, the process requires us to non-renew probationary teachers assigned to the closing school.

Nothing will be finalized until the end of April, and you will have multiple opportunities to secure another position within the District. Even if you do not immediately secure a new position, additional opportunities will continue to become available throughout the spring and summer. You will remain in your current position for the rest of this school year and will continue to receive your salary and benefits through the end of July.

Based on our past experience, nearly everyone who wants to remain in the District has been able to find a position they are happy with. However, because probationary teachers have not yet earned non-probationary status, we are unable to guarantee a position.

It is also important to understand how timing works in your favor. Right now, non-probationary teachers have seniority advantages. However, after July 15th, non-probationary teachers are no longer permitted to move positions. At that point, additional openings may become available to you.

If you secure another position in District 60 before the start of the 2026-2027 school year, your employment will continue without interruption — essentially as though you never left the district.

To support you through this process, we want to share a few upcoming opportunities and resources:

• April 8th open positions will be posted on the District Website under the Employment tab and available for you to apply.
• April 9, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. we will host an optional support session at the District Administration Building in the Arapahoe Room. During this session, we will provide a list of all current open positions. Computers will be available, and HR staff will be present to help you apply and answer any questions.
  • We've invited principals with known open positions to attend the event to give you the opportunity to connect with them. While we're hopeful they'll be able to join us, their attendance isn't guaranteed.

Important Dates for Probationary Teachers

• April 8, 2026 Open positions will post
• April 9, 2026 Support Session for applying for open positions 3:30 p.m. at the Administration building in the Arapahoe Room

Each classified employee group operates under its own negotiated agreement. The processes that guide transfers, vacancies, and potential reductions differ. Below, we have outlined the specific process applicable to each employee group, so you know what to expect. Cameron Whiting, Director of Human Resources, will meet with all staff members to explain the process.

Paraprofessionals are assigned to students based on IEPs, program requirements, and individual student needs. While schools are merging, we do not anticipate a decrease in overall student needs. As staffing is reviewed and aligned with student needs, and if it is determined that a reduction in paraprofessional positions is necessary at a particular school, we will first look for vacancies elsewhere in the District.

If no vacancies are available, the District is committed to working collaboratively with PPEA to follow the processes outlined in the negotiated agreement. Any reductions would be based on seniority, both within the school and district-wide, as required by the agreement.

As we are preparing for the opening of a new building and the changing of several other facilities, custodial staffing needs are still being carefully evaluated. If it is determined that staffing reductions are necessary at any location, the District will look at other available vacancies throughout the District.

If no vacancies are available, the District is committed to working with ACME to follow the processes outlined in the negotiated agreement. Any reductions would be based on seniority, both within the school and district-wide.

The changes approved by the Board of Education will result in staffing adjustments for Early Childhood Educators, Community Advocates, and Educational Secretaries. These adjustments could include transfers, reinstatements, or, in some cases, reductions. As the District evaluates staffing needs, we are committed to working closely with PESPA and following the processes outlined in the negotiated agreement.

Schedule B & C positions are created and filled at the discretion of each school’s principal and are reviewed annually based on school needs and available budget. Because of this annual review process, and due to the consolidation of schools, Schedule B and Schedule C positions at schools that are being combined into another school location will not continue beyond the 2025–26 contract year.

Employees impacted by these reductions are strongly encouraged to apply for any vacant positions within the District for which they are qualified.