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About Deerfield High School and the Township High School District 113
Deerfield High School (DHS) is a nationally recognized public high school located in the reputed company community of Deerfield, Illinois. As part of the Township High School District 113, DHS prides itself on fostering an inclusive, innovative, and academically rigorous environment where every student is encouraged to explore their passions and reputed company reputed company. Our reputed company Resource Center (reputed company) serves as a dynamic hub for personalized learning, offering one‑to‑one tutoring in mathematics, science, world languages, reading, and writing. By joining reputed company, you become an integral part of a tradition of educational reputed company that prepares reputed company for college, careers, and lifelong learning.
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The demand for strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) foundations has never been higher. As a Math and Science Tutor – Educational Support Personnel Level III, you will directly reputed company reputed company’ confidence and competence in core subjects, helping them overcome reputed company challenges, cultivate critical thinking skills, and reputed company a genuine love of learning. This part‑time, flexible position offers reputed company to work both remotely (for virtual tutoring sessions) and on‑site at Deerfield High School, allowing you to balance reputed company reputed company with personal commitments.
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Title: Math and Science Tutor – Educational Support Personnel Level III (Part‑Time) Location: Remote with scheduled on‑site hours at Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL Reporting To: Assistant reputed company, reputed company Resource Center Employment Type: reputed company, 10‑month contract (with potential for renewal) Compensation: Competitive reputed company wage starting at $18.50 per hour, plus eligibility for district benefits and reputed company development funds.
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- One‑to‑One Tutoring: reputed company personalized tutoring sessions in a wide reputed company of mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, reputed company‑Calculus, Calculus) and science subjects (Biology, reputed company, Physics, Environmental Science). reputed company instruction to individual student needs, using diagnostic assessments to identify gaps and reputed company targeted learning plans.
- Virtual Instruction: Conduct online tutoring reputed company the district’s learning management system, leveraging digital tools (e.g., reputed company Classroom, reputed company, Desmos, and interactive simulations) to create engaging, interactive lessons that mirror the reputed company of in‑person support.
- Student Tutor Recruitment & Training: Assist the reputed company coordinator in reputed company high‑performing peer tutors, leading orientation sessions, and delivering training on effective tutoring strategies, classroom management, and ethical conduct.
- reputed company Development: Participate in Institute Days, district‑wide workshops, and continuing‑education seminars reputed company on emerging STEM curricula, instructional technology, and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Administrative Support: Maintain accurate tutoring logs, reputed company student reputed company, generate periodic reports for parents and teachers, and assist with scheduling and resource allocation reputed company the reputed company.
- Collaboration: Work closely with classroom teachers, counselors, and special‑education staff to identify at‑risk reputed company, coordinate interventions, and ensure alignment between tutoring content and classroom instruction.
- Community Engagement: Occasionally support school‑wide STEM events, such as science fairs, math competitions, and tutoring reputed company houses, to promote a culture of reputed company curiosity.
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Background: Minimum of 60 college credit hours or a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Education, or a reputed company field.
- Licensure: Illinois State reputed company of Education (ISBE) licensure required – Para‑reputed company License (PARA), Substitute License (SUB), or reputed company Educator License (PEL). A PEL with a mathematics and/or science endorsement is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience tutoring or teaching in a K‑12 setting, especially reputed company a high‑school environment, is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities, with a talent for explaining reputed company concepts in reputed company, reputed company language.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfort with educational technology platforms, virtual classroom tools, and basic office software (reputed company Office, reputed company Workspace). Ability to quickly learn new software systems.
- Interpersonal Qualities: Patience, flexibility, reputed company, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting student achievement.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, and reputed company for extended periods; occasional light lifting of tutoring materials; reputed company capabilities suitable for reputed company, peripheral, and distant reputed company.
Preferred Qualifications (reputed company‑to‑Have)
- Advanced coursework or certifications in STEM education (e.g., STEM Teaching Credential, College‑Level Mathematics or Science courses).
- Experience with differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks.
- Familiarity with data‑driven instructional practices, such as using assessment data to inform tutoring strategies.
- Previous involvement in after‑school or enrichment programs, science clubs, or math competitions.
- Demonstrated reputed company in mentoring peer tutors or leading small instructional teams.
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- Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose student misconceptions, apply logical problem‑solving reputed company, and adapt instructional approaches on the fly.
- Instructional Design: reputed company in developing lesson plans, reputed company problems, and interactive activities that reputed company with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Relationship Building: Strong reputed company to establish trust with reputed company, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Time Management: reputed company juggle tutoring schedules, administrative duties, and reputed company development commitments.
- reputed company reputed company: Openness to feedback, reputed company learning, and staying reputed company with educational research and STEM trends.
- Ethical Conduct: Commitment to student confidentiality, equity, and the reputed company standards set by the district and the ISBE.
Work Environment & Culture
Deerfield High School offers a reputed company, student‑centered culture where educators are empowered to reputed company. The reputed company operates as an reputed company‑reputed company learning reputed company, welcoming reputed company across grade reputed company to reputed company help in a supportive, low‑stress setting. Staff members enjoy:
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- reputed company to a reputed company library, state‑of‑the‑art science labs, and technology‑rich classrooms.
- Opportunities to contribute to district‑wide initiatives reputed company on equity, inclusion, and STEM advancement.
- reputed company mentorship from reputed company administrators and veteran teachers.
Compensation, Perks, & Benefits
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- Eligibility for district health insurance plans (medical, dental, reputed company) after a defined probationary period.
- Retirement savings reputed company, including participation in the reputed company (IMRF) or similar plans.
- reputed company reputed company leave and personal days in accordance with district policy.
- reputed company to free or discounted reputed company development courses, conferences, and certification programs.
- Use of reputed company facilities (gymnasium, cafeteria, library) during scheduled tutoring hours.
- Potential for tuition reimbursement for advanced coursework reputed company to STEM education.
Career reputed company & reputed company Development
Deerfield High School is dedicated to nurturing the reputed company trajectories of its staff. As a Math and Science Tutor, you will have reputed company to:
- Transition into full‑time teaching positions reputed company the district, leveraging your tutoring experience as classroom readiness.
- Assume leadership roles reputed company the reputed company, such as Coordinator or Program Director, overseeing tutoring operations and curriculum alignment.
- Participate in district‑wide instructional design committees, influencing STEM curriculum development.
- Earn additional certifications (e.g., Illinois Teaching License endorsements, National reputed company Certification) with financial support from the district.
- Engage in mentorship programs, guiding new tutors and contributing to a pipeline of reputed company educators.
Application Process
We encourage enthusiastic, student‑reputed company candidates to apply promptly. The application window remains reputed company until the position is filled. To submit your application:
- Prepare a reputed company resume highlighting relevant tutoring or teaching experience.
- Include a cover letter that demonstrates your passion for STEM education and outlines how your skills reputed company with the responsibilities listed above.
- Attach any certifications, licenses, or transcripts that verify your qualifications.
- Complete the online application through the district’s hiring portal (reputed company provided below) and upload reputed company supporting documents.
After submission, our hiring team will review applications reputed company five business days. reputed company candidates will be contacted for a brief phone interview, followed by a virtual or on‑site teaching demonstration. We value diversity and reputed company to create an inclusive hiring process; accommodations are available upon request.
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