Employment
- Human Resources
- Teach at SHS
- Student Teaching/Internships/Observation
- Substitute Opportunities
- Verification of Employment
Human Resources
Human Resources Quick Links
Paraprofessional Positions at Stevenson
The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (the Special Education Cooperative to which Stevenson belongs) will be hiring paraprofessionals to work at Stevenson High School. For information about the ELC and to apply, please visit its website at www.elced.org.
Teach at SHS
Teach at SHS
A Great Place to Teach
Stevenson High School provides a comprehensive and challenging academic, athletic and co-curricular program to its students. In order to achieve this, the school recruits and develops highly talented, passionate and committed employees. Stevenson is situated on a modern, 76-acre campus; its students are served in a single building, divided into three houses. The school boasts state-of-the-art technology resources, athletic facilities and performing arts venues. Stevenson enjoys broad support from the north suburban Chicago communities it serves; its most recent referendum passed with a 70% majority. Each year, the school surveys graduating seniors on their experience at SHS and each year the students report high satisfaction with the school thanks in large part to the work of their teachers.
A Great Place to Work
Stevenson employs approximately 500 faculty and staff. The District encourages qualified individuals to submit online applications at any time of the year. The school actively seeks teachers to serve as coaches, sponsors of co-curricular activities and summer school faculty.
A Great Area to Live
Thanks to its central location, Stevenson employees can choose to live in an urban, suburban or rural community.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salaries for the 2026-27 school year will be:
TRS Tier 1
- First year, BA: $66,602
- First year, MA: $74,594
- Four years, MA: $85,617
TRS Tier 2
- First year, BA: $70,799
- First year, MA: $82,127
- Four years, MA: $88,442
Stipends for first year coaches range from $5,968 to $10,443; co-curricular stipends range from $2,014 to $7,982.
Stevenson employees enjoy a cafeteria benefits plan that allows them to select health insurance options that best suit their needs. Depending upon the choices one makes, it is possible to channel excess cafeteria monies into regular earnings. The District provides life, disability, dental and vision coverage as well. Employees can elect to participate in a tax-sheltered medical and child-care expense account and have an array of tax-sheltered savings programs available. Stevenson employees can take advantage of an on-site day-care center.
Professional Growth
Stevenson provides new faculty with a mentor program. All new hires are matched with a mentor who helps guide the individual through the teacher's probationary years. Additionally, all faculty are members of at least two collaborative, curriculum area teams which allows them to benefit from the expertise of skilled team leaders. New teachers join a dynamic and accomplished faculty where more than 89.6% hold master's degrees and possess an average of 12.9 years of teaching experience. As a Stevenson teacher, you will work side by side with colleagues who have published textbooks, scholarly articles and have been recognized by state and national professional organizations.
The District encourages new faculty to pursue continuing education, offering a tuition reimbursement program and providing an annual stipend for completion of a doctoral degree. Additionally, Stevenson offers meaningful professional growth opportunities through an internal Master Teacher Program and recognition for National Board Teacher Certification; both allowing teachers to explore areas of professional interest while advancing themselves on the salary schedule. Teachers are equipped with laptop computers and iPads, and receive intensive training, all at the district's expense.
Ample opportunities exist at Stevenson for teachers to gain leadership experience. Dozens of team leaders and divisional core leaders receive focused training to help them discharge key responsibilities in managing the district's curriculum. The District fosters an entrepreneurial environment where teachers are encouraged to take risks and try new ideas and approaches.
Student Teaching/Internships/Observation
Student Teacher, Clinical and Practicum Hours & Observation Hours Requests
To be considered for a student teaching assignment at Stevenson High School, the university must submit the following information:
- A written request from the student teaching/internship coordinator or school department specifying the subject area and requested dates of placement.
- Note: This request should be on university letterhead.
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- An unofficial transcript
- A Philosophy of Education statement
- Any other supporting documents
Please send the above documents via email to:
Debby Marquardt
Human Resources Coordinator
dmarquardt@d125.org
Social Work or Counseling Internship Placements
To be considered for a school social work or school counseling internship assignment at Stevenson High School, the candidate should apply through our online application and upload all required documents. When internship opportunities are available, they are posted here.
Note: Physicals are required for student teachers and interns. Physicals should be completed within 90 days of placement date.
Questions may be directed to Debby Marquardt at 847-415-4110.
Substitute Opportunities
Interested in Substituting?
Teacher Substitutes
- At this time we have paused teacher substitute applications. Please check back for future opportunities.
- Teacher substitutes must possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute License (SUB).
Clerical/Security/Early Childhood Substitutes
- Clerical/Security/Early Childhood Substitute Applicants: Click here to complete the online application.
Nursing Substitutes
- Nurse Substitute Applicants: Click here to complete the online application.
- Candidates must have a current nursing license and a valid CPR-AED certification.
Resources
Verification of Employment
Verification of Employment
We are dedicated to protecting our employees’ information. For this reason, we use Verifent to confirm verification of employment and/or verification of income (VOE/VOI) requests are legitimate, and a valid permissible purpose exists as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Verifiers seeking employment and/or income information for our employee’s must submit VOE/VOI requests through Verifent.
To Submit a Request:
- Log in at https://www.verifent.com/log-
in. Please note that new Verifent users will need to register and create an account before proceeding. - When prompted, enter our unique organization code: 929AB2
- Please be prepared to provide the employee’s date of birth and last four digits of the Social Security Number.
For additional information on this process, please visit Verifent or read through the Message to Verifiers.