The district employs over 1,000 employees, approximately 600 of whom are certified personnel, District 7 is the third largest employer in the Edwardsville area. District 7, along with Southern Illinois University, helps make education the city’s number one source of employment.

District 7’s personnel policy is to hire superior staff members - the very best available for that particular position. Our teachers rank far above state averages in the amount of experience and the level of education. Professional growth is a continuous process stimulated by a variety of in-service opportunities for both teachers and support staff.