Human Resources

• Treat all employees with dignity, respect and compassion 
• Balance the needs of employees with the needs of the District
• Maintain an open door policy and encourage an exchange of ideas
• Provide a safe and healthful working environment
• Recruit and retain qualified employees
• Provide competitive pay and benefits 
• Foster open communication and personal accountability
• Provide solutions to workplace issues based on policy and best practice
• Provide opportunities and resources for professional growth and development

• The recruitment, hiring and onboarding of employees;
• Employee engagement and retention strategies
• The development, implementation, and administration of employment policies and procedures for our employees;
• Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations designed to provide and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals;
• Ensuring the equitable and fair implementation of negotiated contracts, school board policies, and procedures as they relate to employment;
• Maintaining all employee records regarding employment
• Ensuring proper licensing of all applicable employees
• Facilitating the Annual staffing process 

We might be a little biased, but we think the people who work for the School District of Janesville are more than a  little AMAZING! And once you get to meet them, we think that you'll agree!

But SDJ has nearly 1,500 employees -- so getting to know each one would be just short of impossible.

In an effort to get you started, we present this story series titled "Know the District." Included here is a collection of question-and-answer profiles that feature SDJ staff members at facilities throughout the district. These include teachers, social workers, principals, paraprofessionals, counselors, directors, food service workers, IT people and other front-line folks whose commitment to students is integral in helping shape our leaders of tomorrow!

Know the District - Employee Profiles

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A positive school culture built on respectful, trusting, and caring relationships 
• The belief that ALL students can learn at high levels
• Diversity initiatives and inclusive practices are promoted
• A robust New Teacher Week and Mentor Program
• Instructional coaches, interventionists, and program support teachers who help and support all educators
• Staff who are committed to engaging and inspiring our diverse student population
• Regular opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and learn from leaders in your field
• Numerous extracurricular athletic coaching and club advisory opportunities 

Janesville, located in south central Wisconsin along the Rock River, has a population of 65,000 and is 30 miles south of Madison, the state’s capital. The city is known as the Park Place of Wisconsin and is home to 64 parks with miles of trails for biking, hiking, running, and rollerblading. Janesville boasts an award-winning botanical garden, 13 historic districts, and a revitalized and charming downtown with over 50 pieces of public art. With something for everyone, Janesville is also home to a performing arts theater, several golf courses, museums, charming boutiques, and many dining options. Learn more about the community through the Janesville Area Conventions & Visitors Bureau and Forward Janesville.

It is the policy of the Janesville Board of Education that no employee shall be subjected to illegal discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. The School District of Janesville is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel hiring and administration in the District shall be conducted so as not to discriminate against applicant or employee on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status, disability or handicap, creed, political affiliation, citizenship, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record not substantially related to the nature of a person’s job or activity in the school, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, use or nonuse of lawful products during non-working hours, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

The Janesville Board of Education will comply with the following laws:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin;
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
• Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex with regard to educational programs or activities and employment practices;
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of handicap; and
• Americans with Disabilities Act.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability or handicap, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship to the District.