USD 116’s HR presentation references active recruitment tactics including social media campaigns, Tiger Tours, student teacher pipelines, and multiple job fairs, which have already yielded new hires for SY 2026-2027. A slide on social media notes "significant upward trends" in audience growth, profile visits, and engagement, positioning the district as a top-tier employer and aiming to turn community interest into a steady pipeline of qualified staff. This shows the district is investing in employer branding and digital recruitment, aligned with their strategic goal to recruit more teachers of color and meet a 31 percent representation target by 2026. There is no specific marketing or tech vendor named, suggesting room for external support with recruitment marketing strategy, content production, campaign management, careers microsites, and applicant funnel analytics to improve conversion from engagement to hires.

Tiger Tours, student teaching placements, and job fairs are key elements in the recruitment funnel a...