Contact Information - Human Resources

Tammy Hoeflinger
Human Resources Coordinator
PH: 630-766-5940 ext 1106
FX: 630-766-6099
Email: thoeflinger@bsd2.org

Michele McDonough
Payroll / Insurance Supervisor
PH: 630-766-5940 ext 1130
FX: 630-766-6099
Email: mmcdonough@bsd2.org

Nelly Garcia
Payroll and Business Office Specialist
PH: 630-766-5940 ext 1128
FX: 630-766-6099
Email: ngarcia@bsd2.org

Educational Administration Center 210 S. Church Rd.
Bensenville, IL 60106

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessional License Requirements

Eligibility:

Must be at least 19 years old to serve students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.
Starting January 1, 2023, individuals 18 years of age may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional License, but can only serve students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

Associate’s degree or higher
60 semester-hours of coursework
High school diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) parapro exam
High school diploma or GED and the following ACT WorkKeys scores:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math: 4
- Reading for Information/Workplace Documents: 4

License Validity:

Years Valid: 5 years
Renewable: Yes, with payment of registration fees

Limitations:

Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher.

Additional Information:

Individuals holding a Paraprofessional License and a Bachelor’s Degree are qualified to work as substitute teachers.
Coursework must be 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

How to Apply for a Paraprofessional License:

Log in to ELIS at apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/login.aspx.
From the Action Center, apply for a Paraprofessional License.
Complete the application and pay the required fee.
Submit a copy of your test scores to licensureforms@isbe.net or have your institution of higher education email official transcripts to transcripts@isbe.net.
Once issued, you must register your license in ELIS.

Short-Term Approval for Paraprofessionals

Validity:

Valid for: 3 fiscal years
Renewable: No (available for application until June 30, 2025)

Requirements:

High school diploma (or equivalent), or higher
Must be at least 19 years old to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
While working on the approval, the educator must be fulfilling the requirements for the full Paraprofessional License.

How to Apply for Short-Term Approval for Paraprofessionals:

Log in to ELIS at apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/login.aspx.
From the home page, select "Apply for Credential" and click "Approvals."
Choose Short-Term Approval for Paraprofessionals, complete the application, and pay the required fee.
Submit a copy of your high school diploma to licensureforms@isbe.net.

Paraprofessional Recruiting Flyer

Substitute Teachers

Becoming a Substitute Teacher in District 2
Substitute Teacher Recruiting Flyer

Becoming a Substitute Teacher in District 2

To become a substitute teacher in District 2, you must hold one of the following licenses:

Professional Educator License
Substitute Teacher License
Short-Term Substitute Teacher License

License Requirements:

Professional Educator License (PEL):
- If you hold a PEL, you do not need a separate Substitute Teacher License (SUB). Please proceed to Step 2.
Substitute Teacher License (SUB):
- Requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution.
- Valid for five years and renewable.
Short-Term Substitute Teacher License (STS):
- Requires an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.
- Valid until June 30, 2028, and not currently renewable.

Step 1: Obtain a Substitute Teacher License (SUB or STS)

If you do not already hold a valid PEL, you will need to obtain a Substitute Teacher License (SUB or STS) through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Application Process:
- Submit an online application through the ISBE Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) website.
- Fees:
  - $50 application fee for the Substitute Teacher License (SUB)
  - $25 application fee for the Short-Term Substitute License (STS)
- If you don’t have an ELIS account:
  - Visit the ELIS Login Page and create an IWAS for Educators account.
  - After creating your account, you can log in to ELIS to access your credentials.
  - Have your official transcripts sent by your institution of higher learning to transcripts@isbe.net.

Step 2: Register Your License with Region 19 (SUB, PEL, or STS)

Once your license is issued by ISBE, it must be registered with Region 19 - DuPage County.

Registration Process:
- Log into your ELIS account and select the Registration tab.
- Choose Region 19 - DuPage County to complete registration.
Fees:
- $60 registration fee for the Substitute Teacher License (SUB) and the Professional Educator License (PEL).
- No fee required for the Short-Term Substitute License (STS).

If your license is already registered with another region, no additional fees are required to register with DuPage County.

Substitute Teacher Recruiting Flyer

Bensenville Education Association Contract

Employee Compensation

Administrator & Teacher Compensation Report

Itemized compensation for 2024-2025 is found in the Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits report, as required by state law.

Click here for the 2024-25 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report.

Employees whose compensation exceeds $75,000

Total compensation packages for each employee with a total compensation package exceeding $75,000 in 2024-2025 are listed in the District's Employees With Total Compensation Exceeding $75,000 Report, as required by state law.

Click here for the 2024-2025 Employees With Total Compensation Exceeding $75,000 Report.

Employee Retirement Costs

District 2’s employees participate in either the Teacher Retirement System (“TRS”) or the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”).

Verification of Employment/Income

Bensenville School District 2 is dedicated to protecting our employees' information. For this reason, we have partnered with Verifent to complete Faith’s Law requirements, and to confirm verification of previous employment and/or verification of income.

Click here to learn more about 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 the organization code for Bensenville School District 2: B2C10E
Please be prepared to provide the employee's date of birth and last four-digits of the Social Security Number. Additionally, uploading the Borrower's Certification & Authorization, signed by the employee, is required to complete a request.

For additional information on this process, please visit www.verifent.com.

VERIFICATION CODE: B2C10E

Message to Verifiers

Thank you for contacting Bensenville School District 2 with your employment and/or income verification request. We use Verifent to respond to all verification requests. Therefore, you will need to visit www.verifent.com, register as a verifier, and submit your verification request. Once the request is received through the Verifent website, we will securely respond to your request as soon as possible. Please see the instructions/FAQ’s below to obtain the information you need.

What is Verifent?

Verifent is an employment and income verification service that proves employee’s (consumer’s) employment and/or income to credentialed verifiers. It allows credentialed verifiers with a valid
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Permissible Purpose quick access to important information that assists in their decisioning process. Additionally, it enables employers to quickly, securely, and confidently manage the employment and income information process.

How do I access Verifent?

Please visit www.verifent.com.

How do I register as a verifier?

Please visit www.verifent.com, click on the verifier section, and the register button.

Am I a verifier?

All verifiers must apply (www.verifent.com) and be credentialed (approved) before gaining access to Verifent. This is a one-time requirement. Additionally, every verifier must have an approved Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) permissible purpose.

What information do I need to obtain a verification?

Our organization code is: B2C10E. In addition to our organization code, you will need the consumer’s correct first and last name while working for Bensenville School District 2, their date of birth, last four digits of their Social Security Number, and proof of consumer consent for any verification including income information.

What is the difference between a commercial and a government verifier?

A commercial verifier is anyone that is not a government agency; i.e., mortgage company, auto finance, apartment complex, pre-employment screening, credit card, etc… A government verifier
is a government agency looking to assist a consumer, i.e., SNAP, TANF, WIC, child support, Medicaid, subsidized housing, etc.

For Questions or Support

Please contact Verifent:

Faith's Law Employment History Review

To help protect students and children against the threat of sexual misconduct, Illinois law (105 ILCS 5/22-94) requires that school districts conduct a sexual misconduct background check on new hires. Through Verifent, employees will be required to provide the names, contact information, and other relevant information related to their current/former employer(s). They will complete one such verification for each current/former employer for which a position was held that involved direct contact with children or students.

Faith's Law Instructions

Please follow the steps below to start your request for Faith’s Law Employment History Review:

Go to www.verifent.com.
Initiate Experience Verification.
Use the step-by-step guide offered in the pop-up window, if necessary.
Click on Choose Your Hiring District
- For new BSD2 employees type Bensenville School District 2.
- For former BSD2 employees, type the name of your new school district.
Click Save Hiring District.
Continue
Under Experience Form Choice:
- Change box to No for Certified Experience Form
- Change box to Yes for Faith’s Law Employment History Review (EHR) Form & Self Disclosure Form
Enter your personal information
Answer yes or no to the three required questions
Sign the document (Draw with mouse or use finger with touchscreen)
Enter your full name
Click I agree.
Check your email! An email verification is required.
- Open email and click link to confirm your email address.
Now it’s time to enter all former employers
Click Former Employer Lookup.
- If your former employer’s name appears, select it and click OK
- If your former employer does not appear, select Enter New Former Employer.
  - Enter former employer’s name
  - Enter email address where request should be sent
  - Enter phone number for the contact person who can verify your employment (i.e. HR)
- After employer is added, select OK.
Click OK to add additional former employers. (Add as many former employers as needed.) If you do not have any applicable former employers, please select 'No Former Employers/"
Click Cancel to proceed with request.
Click Next Step.
You will be notified when forms are completed.

Non-Discrimination Title IX & Anti-Harassment Policies

The District prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, gender (including gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status identified in Board Policy.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program, in compliance with Title IX of Federal law and the related regulations, including as to employment. Inquiries about the application of title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator (see below), to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.

You can report a concern to several different persons: your immediate supervisor; or the Human Resources Coordinator; or the Complaint Managers; or Title IX Coordinators. See the list below.

Preventing and Reporting Sexual Harassment

Click here for training materials from the Illinois Department of Human Rights are here, regarding preventing sexual harassment.

Retaliation is Prohibited

The District prohibits retaliation against employees for bringing bona fide complaints, providing information about harassment, or participating in an investigation of such reports.

Enforcement

A violation of Board Policy may result in discipline, up to and including discharge for employees and expulsion for students. This applies to harassment, to discrimination, and to knowingly making a false accusation regarding harassment or discrimination.

Reporting a Concern or a Complaint

Persons who feel comfortable doing so should directly inform the person engaging in the harassing conduct or communication that such conduct or communication is offensive and must stop.

It’s best to make such report as soon as possible, while facts are known and potential witnesses are available.

Employees or students can report in several ways. Report to your teacher (for students) or your supervisor (for employees), or to one of the following:

Non-Discrimination Coordinator

Paul Novack
pnovack@bsd2.org
630-766-5940 ext. 1103
BSD2 Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 601

Complaint Managers

Dr. Anne Paonessa
apaonessa@bsd2.org
630-766-5940 ext. 1105
BSD2 Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

Paul Novack
pnovack@bsd2.org
630-766-5940 ext. 1103
BSD2 Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 6010

Title IX Training Materials

Click here for the 2020 training materials for Title IX.