--- title: "Teacher Jobs in Rockford, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/rockford-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/rockford-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/rockford-il/data.json"] --- Teacher market brief · Rockford, IL # Teacher Jobs in Rockford, IL 120 teacher openings are live in the Rockford, IL area from 39 employers, led by Rockford Public School District #205, Pediatric Developmental Services, and Highland Community College. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,000–$76,924 a year (median $47,102), from the 74% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Browse all Teacher markets](/jobs/teacher) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 120 : Live teacher openings currently tracked in the Rockford market. **Companies hiring** : 39 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $47,102 : 74% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/teacher/locations/rockford-il/entry-level)24 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Lead+4 jobs Level coverage is 26%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 120 Hiring employers 39 Salary coverage 74% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 64 18 companies · $40,800 median Established employers 25 9 companies · $79,520 median Top of market 13 4 companies · $100,443 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,000 P50 $47,102 P75 $76,924 P90 $105,917 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live teacher listings in Rockford - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare teacher opportunities in Rockford, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 120 live roles tracked in this market. - 39 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/teacher) ## A practical market plan for Teacher in Rockford Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 120 teacher openings across 39 employers establish the current Rockford opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Rockford Public School District #205 is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Rockford market view into active employers and representative teacher openings Employer activity · 39 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Rockford Public School District #205Startups & growing teams16Open roles Pediatric Developmental ServicesTop of market9Open roles [![Highland Community College logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhighland.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F04%2Fcropped-HCCLOGOS_color-mark_FB-180x180.jpg&sig=mdoOTDQzI2dgE2dSbNxjwDDhsVVn6p3_1RzjgoONh0A) Highland Community CollegeEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/highland-community-college)[![Tricoci University logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tricociuniversity.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2Fcropped-Tricoci-University-Logo_Color_Stacked-180x180.png&sig=3C-hfDd4y-b3nM9VG3Q8U5kdb0Vr2jYyIg-htAnmONg) Tricoci UniversityStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/tricoci-university) UNAVAILABLEEmployer profile7Open roles Harlem Unit School District 122Startups & growing teams6Open roles [![YMCA of Rock River Valley logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frockriverymca.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2Fcropped-favicon-copy-1-300x300.png&sig=0yi4R2NjAaNlSyv0yqpjOUAjzDHNXGH1Yuz39WDw3BM) YMCA of Rock River ValleyStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/ymca-of-rock-river-valley) Blackhawk Technical CollegeEmployer profile5Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 120 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Special Education Teacher 2027-28SYLive roleFreeport School District 145Freeport, Illinois$47,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/special-education-teacher-2027-28sy-at-freeport-school-district-145-274d275c-34fd-5868-a4ea-18dae4087d49)[Law Enforcement Academy InstructorEntry-levelBlackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WisconsinPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/law-enforcement-academy-instructor-at-blackhawk-technical-college-f56a6c85-4847-522e-b4fe-5aeb7c32f9fb)[Physical Education Teacher Grades K-5 (2026-2027 School Year)Live roleRockford Public School District #205Rockford, Illinois$47,203Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/physical-education-teacher-grades-k-5-2026-2027-school-year-at-9e419ab4-3fb1-5a1e-95f9-e01408f4dd58)[Special Education Teacher - SchoolLive rolePediaStaffSycamore, Illinois$110,780Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/special-education-teacher-school-at-pediastaff-15f1e224-ec82-5b2b-b854-1c6f5a9e0634)[English Second Language Teacher K-5 (0.5 FTE)Live roleRockford Public School District #205Rockford, Illinois$47,203Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/english-second-language-teacher-k-5-0-5-fte-at-rockford-public-school-8f686b1a-515f-5022-b0af-48e6f53f374d)[Medical Assisting Instructor - Residential Adjunct FacultyLive roleRasmussen UniversityRockford, IllinoisPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/medical-assisting-instructor-residential-adjunct-faculty-at-rasmussen-af3c5f50-99c7-59d5-b000-6d44e9b8c588)[Residential Adjunct Instructor - Leadership and Professional Identity ClinicalLive roleRasmussen UniversityRockford, IllinoisPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/residential-adjunct-instructor-leadership-and-professional-identity-a730b10e-e776-5d78-b9d5-2c87876ca82d)[Phlebotomy Technician InstructorEntry-levelIllinois Nursing AcademyLoves Park, Illinois$41,600Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/phlebotomy-technician-instructor-at-illinois-nursing-academy-2c42543b-c93d-5217-8eec-da302ccbd2ab) #### More teacher openings in Rockford - [Phlebotomy Technician Instructor · Illinois Nursing Academy](/job/phlebotomy-technician-instructor-at-illinois-nursing-academy-877f6442-2d0f-5de7-961f-ac640b68fe4e) - [Music Teacher Store 364 · Graton Resort & Casino](/job/music-teacher-store-364-at-graton-resort-and-casino-7a25e028-5ec4-5f0a-b8cc-71c873882198) - [Instructor, Philosophy (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings) · Northern Illinois University, Naperville](/job/instructor-philosophy-creating-a-pool-for-anticipated-openings-at-1e7dbf17-40a9-5338-b776-d52bcc6111a2) - [Paraprofessional Educator Level B · Harlem Unit School District 122](/job/paraprofessional-educator-level-b-at-harlem-unit-school-district-122-22af0b0b-44ea-5900-884f-4179307378d3) - [Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher · Harlem Unit School District 122](/job/long-term-substitute-special-education-teacher-at-harlem-unit-school-9fb41fbd-4448-55f7-a1c7-78528ecf8b3d) - [Phlebotomy Technician Instructor · Illinois Nursing Academy](/job/phlebotomy-technician-instructor-at-illinois-nursing-academy-aefda626-2e71-5c76-84ab-60690ff7b24b) - [Part-time Automotive Instructor · Blackhawk Technical College](/job/part-time-automotive-instructor-at-blackhawk-technical-college-bba7529b-971b-5335-b82b-e093527b6771) - [Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (BNATP) Instructor · Illinois Nursing Academy](/job/basic-nurse-assistant-training-program-bnatp-instructor-at-illinois-45c378b6-d64f-52cf-8367-0fb64c256fdc) - [Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (BNATP) Instructor · Illinois Nursing Academy](/job/basic-nurse-assistant-training-program-bnatp-instructor-at-illinois-431bcedb-be17-5d20-8f49-4cefd64f4185) - [Paraprofessional Educator Level A · Harlem Unit School District 122](/job/paraprofessional-educator-level-a-at-harlem-unit-school-district-122-388b81c2-5cbf-5717-8bb9-583f76db768e) - [Special Education Teacher · Birch Agency](/job/special-education-teacher-at-birch-agency-2cb1d0dd-d20e-500e-a791-e1a02d7b8e8f) - [Career Educator at Janesville KinderCare · KinderCare](/job/career-educator-at-janesville-kindercare-at-kindercare-education-8d9d5cf9-f04e-5736-9118-69a4189bf0cf) - [Career Educator at Janesville KinderCare · KinderCare](/job/career-educator-at-janesville-kindercare-at-kindercare-education-94875cf2-2694-5bb9-84a7-48f1371a021f) - [Special Education Teacher - Full-Time - School-Based · Pediatric Developmental Services](/job/special-education-teacher-full-time-school-based-at-pediatric-5a0aa34d-1e97-5e77-bc55-4a7eafc08304) - [On-Site Special Education Teacher - Full Time - K-12 · Pediatric Developmental Services](/job/on-site-special-education-teacher-full-time-k-12-at-pediatric-df8e1a2c-e385-5ef2-8db3-5d767c25452b) - [Biology Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology Emphasis) · Rock Valley College](/job/biology-instructor-anatomy-and-physiology-emphasis-at-rock-valley-fb741a52-cfff-52f8-9acf-d895de50f9bf) [Explore all 120 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL) ## Teacher jobs in Rockford: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many teacher jobs are open in Rockford? Metaintro tracks 120 live teacher openings from 39 employers in the Rockford, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do teacher jobs in Rockford pay? The median posted salary is $47,102 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,000 to $76,924. Based on the 74% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for teacher jobs in Rockford? Rockford Public School District #205, Pediatric Developmental Services, Highland Community College, and Tricoci University have the most open teacher roles here right now, out of 39 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Teacher demand around Rockford. 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[Entry-level Teacher](/jobs/teacher/locations/rockford-il/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Rockford market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Rockford teacher market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your teacher search where the market is active now. 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