Human Resources
Define Yourself in 109!
District 109 values the unique skills and perspectives that our staff members bring to work each day, and we strive to support each employee in navigating their professional paths and discovering their passions.
District 109's mission establishes the environment we create for all members of our community – starting with staff:
Where challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environments ignite curiosity.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff, offering professional development initiatives that nurture your talents and advance your career, as well as benefits such as tuition reimbursement, insurance coverage, stipends, retirement contributions, paid time off, and beyond.
In D109, we foster a supportive environment where educators can flourish and make meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, citizen status, disability, or pregnancy. (Full EEO statement in Board Policy 5:10)
Dale Fisher, Ed.D., eHCLE, SPHR
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Brandie Roark
Human Resource Generalist
Omar Lopez
Human Resource Specialist
I feel lucky every day to come to work in a job where I feel like I can impact kids in a really positive way, where I work with a community who cares deeply about the growth of their kids, and with the most dedicated, caring teachers in the world.
-Miriam Tallman, Instructional Coach
Learn More About Working In District 109
- Become a Guest Teacher
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Human Resources
- Faith's Law
- Verification of Income (VOI)/Verification of Employment (VOE)
- Non-Discrimination Notice
- Title IX
Become a Guest Teacher
Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Human Resources
Faith's Law
Verification of Income (VOI)/Verification of Employment (VOE)
Non-Discrimination Notice
Title IX
Joint Reduction in Force Committee
In accordance with the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/24-12), the Joint Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Committee plays an essential role in guiding District 109 through the employee dismissal process when reductions in staff are necessary due to budget constraints, enrollment changes or programmatic shifts.
The committee maintains meeting agendas and minutes for public review.