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Superintendent
Bradley School District 61
Bradley, IL

Position Available:        

  • Superintendent, Bradley School District 61

Address:

  • 111 N. Crosswell Avenue, Bradley, Illinois 60915

Communities Served:

  • Comprising approximately 1293 students 3 Principals, 4 Asst Principals, 1 Dean of Students, 4 District Office Admin, 130 Certified, and 145 Non-Certified, Bradley School District 61 is an elementary school district serving the communities of Bradley, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas.

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
  • Successful and significant administrative experience, Superintendent experience preferred.

Associate Assisting the Board of Education:

Facilities / Students (August 2023) – 1293 Students

  • Bradley East School (PreK-2 Grades) – PreK-148 Students, K-2 372 Students
  • Bradley West School (3 – 5th Grades) – 393 Students
  • Bradley Central (6-8th Grades) – 380 Students

Transportation and Food Service:

  • The district runs approximately 8 routes daily with a fleet of 9 buses and 2 activity vans.
  • The district offers breakfast and lunches to all students in grades K – 8.

Highlights/Recognitions/Programming:

  • Preschool Programs
  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library
  • STEAM
  • STEM
  • Eighth Grade Algebra
  • Accelerated Programs (Grades 3-8)
  • Computers/LASST
  • Computer Literacy
  • Internet Safety
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Art
  • EL Program/Bilingual Support
  • Student Governmen
  • Career Day
  • V arious Clubs
  • Athletics Programs
  • Intramurals (Grades 3-5)
  • Health/Wellness
  • Safety Education
  • Drug and Abuse Education
  • Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
  • Family Engagement
  • Star360: Reading/Math Screener
  • Accelerated Programs (3-8)
  • Core Classroom
  • RtI: Response to Intervention
  • After School Tutoring
  • Extended School Year/Summer School
  • Review360 (SEL/Behavior Screener)
  • BRtI: Behavior Response to Intervention
  • Second Step/Bullying Prevention
  • Child Protection Unit/Erin’s Law
  • Seven Habits of a Healthy Child -Check-In and Check-Out
  • Check and Connect
  • Social-Academic Instructional Groups -Peer Mediation Groups

Learning Environment:

Supported by highly-skilled and dedicated staff, Bradley 61 provides a safe and respectful public school experience for students from Pre-K to 8th grade. The curriculum is comprehensive and vertically aligned with an emphasis on preparation of students for both high school and college.

High Quality Staff:

  • All teachers in core academic subjects are “highly qualified.” The core academic subjects are: science, the arts (both music and the visual arts), reading or language arts, English, history, economics, civics and government, geography, foreign language, and mathematics.
  • Superintendent, Director of Finance, Director of HR/Operations, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Director of Special Services / EL, Bookkeeper, District Secretary, Special Services Secretary. We also have a Transportation Coordinator and a Maintenance Supervisor.

Technology:

Bradley School District #61 offers students integration of technology in a 1:1 environment for kindergarten through eighth grade. Bradley East students utilize iPads in the classroom. Bradley West students have access to assigned Chromebooks throughout the day. Bradley West and Bradley East students do not have access to their devices outside of school hours. Bradley Central students carry their assigned Chromebooks throughout the day. Bradley Central Students can check out their assigned Chromebook for homework completion. In the event of eLearning, all students are provided with a device for school use at home.

Student Profile (2021-2022):

  • Demographics:
    • White: 56.9%
    • Hispanic: 17.6%
    • African American: 15.2%
    • Two or More Races: 9.3%
  • Special Education Students: 18%
  • English Language Learners:  6.7%
  • Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch: 59%
  • Attendance Rate: 92.5%

Staff Information:

  • Total All Employees: 275
  • Full-time Equivalent Certified: 130
  • Administrators: 13
  • Administrators with Master’s Degree: 12
  • Administrators with Doctorate Degree: 1
  • National Board Certified Teachers: 1
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees or higher: 78
  • Average Years Teaching Experience: 14
  • Average Teacher Salary: $63,330 (includes TRS & THIS)
  • Average Administrator Salary: $113,000 (includes TRS & THIS)

Financial Information (FY21/22)

  • FY21 Operational Expenditure per Student:  $14,303
  • State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  $15,827
  • FY21 Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $8,449
  • State Average Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $9,703

Total Budgeted Revenue (FY23):

  • Local Revenues: 52.4%
  • State Revenues:  32.6%
  • Federal Revenues: 15%

Total Budgeted Expenditures (FY23):

  • Instruction: $11.3M
  • General Administrative: $0.8M
  • Support Services: $10M
  • Other Expenditures: $1.0M

Budget (FY23):

  • FY23 Total Budget in revenue: $ 22,617,095
  • FY23 Total Budget in expenses: $ 23,028,035
  • FY23 Estimated Fund Balance:  $ 16,142,586

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:

  • Bradley Elementary Education Association through FY2026

Salary Offered:

  • Regionally Competitive

District Website:
https://www.bradleyschools.com/

Search Calendar:  (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  October 27, 2023
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  November 14, 2023
  • Superintendent Named:  By December 14, 2023
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2024

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position. 
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

 

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Superintendent
Arlington Heights School District 25
Arlington Heights, IL

Position Available:        
Superintendent, Arlington Heights School District 25

Address:
1200 South Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Communities Served:
Comprising approximately 5,500 students and 828 full and part-time employees, Arlington Heights School District 25 is an elementary school district serving the central portion of Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
  • Successful and significant administrative experience, Superintendent experience preferred

Associates Assisting the Board of Education:

Highlights/Recognitions/Programming:

  • AHSD 25 supports students in 9 schools (seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and the Early Childhood Program located at Greenbrier Elementary School). 
  • ISBE Summative Designations: 2 Exemplary Schools and 7 Commendable Schools 
  • Average class size 20

Student Achievement: 

  • 94% Teachers participating in professional development
  • 96% staff rating professional development as agree/strongly agree
  • 87% students achieving expected or higher than expected growth
  • 44.9% student achieving the met or exceeded performance level in ELA
  • 48.6% student achieving the met or exceeded performance level in Math
  • 40% students enrolled in advanced placement in high school coursework
  • 68% students rating their engagement as agree/ strongly agree

Learning Environment: 

  • 95.1% student SEL needs were met in Tier 1
  • 96% student rating their belonging as agree/strongly agree
  • 93.5% staff rating their belonging as agree/strongly agree

Financial Recognition:

  • The District has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 29 straight years, awarded by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International)
  • District 25 is 1 of only 91 districts nationwide with a Moody’s Triple A Bond Rating; a AAA rating means lower borrowing costs for the District.
  • The District has a balanced operating budget, year in and year out.

High Quality Staff:

  • 72% staff rating of planning and support agree/strongly agree
  • 87% staff rating their satisfaction as agree/ strongly agree
  • 85% staff rating their collective responsibility as agree/ strongly agree
  • 90% staff rating their commitment as agree/ strongly agree
  • 94% staff rating their colleagues trust as agree/ strongly agree
  • 91% staff rating their teacher-principal trust as agree/ strongly agree
  • 81% staff rating their leadership as agree/ strongly agree

Technology:

  • District 25 provides all students with a district-issued device: iPad for K-2 students and Chromebooks for 3-8 students.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

  • AHSD 25’s intentional journey towards equity is embedded in the District’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025
  • District 25’s equity-focused mission is to empower an inclusive, diverse community of learners to innovate and thrive as global citizens.

Student Profile (2021-2022):

  • Demographics: 
    • White: 75.8%
    • Hispanic: 8.3%
    • African American: 1.6%
    • Asian:  13%
    • Pacific Islander: .4%
    • Two or More Races: .8%
  • Special Education Students: 13%
  • English Language Learners:  9.4%
  • Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch: 12.6%
  • Attendance Rate: 94.7%

Staff Information (Current):

  • Total All Employees: 828
  • Full-time Equivalent Certified: 463.97
  • Administrators: 38 
  • Administrators with Master’s Degree: 38 
  • National Board Certified Teachers: 5
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees or higher: 379
  • Average Years Teaching Experience: unknown
  • Average Teacher Salary: $79,000
  • Average Administrator Salary:  $123,614

Financial Information (FY21-22)

  • FY21 Operational Expenditure per Student:  $15,094
  • State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  $16,029
  • FY21 Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $8,546
  • State Average Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $9,703

Total Budgeted Revenue (FY21-22):

  • Local Revenues: 86.8%
  • State Revenues:  6.7%
  • Federal Revenues: 6.4%

Total Budgeted Expenditures (FY21-22):

  • Instruction: $41M
  • General Administrative: $1.8M
  • Support Services: $30M
  • Other Expenditures: $11M

Budget (FY22-23):

  • FY23 Total Budget in revenue: $150,314,415
  • FY23 Total Budget in expenses: $100,545,690
  • FY23 Estimated Fund Balance: $108,867,224 

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:

  • Arlington Teachers’ Association (IEA) through FY2026
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #73 through FY2028

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.sd25.org

Search Calendar:  (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  October 27, 2023
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  November 14, 2023
  • Superintendent Named:  By December 12, 2023
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2024 

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position.  
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

 

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Superintendent
Glen Ellyn School District 41
Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn School District 41
793 North Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Leadership Position Available:

Superintendent of Schools

Glen Ellyn School District 41 serves students from parts of Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Lombard and Wheaton. District 41 is known for high academic achievement, a strong sense of community and active family involvement. They serve approximately 3,500 children from Pre- Kindergarten through eighth grade in four elementary schools and one junior high.

Districts Mission Statement
We embrace an optimistic future in partnership with families on behalf of our community’s children. We educate the while child by developing intellect and curiosity, engaging creativity, fostering responsibility and citizenship while building positive and collaborative relationships. We establish a foundation for our students that leads to post-secondary opportunities and success.

Districts Vision Statement
Ignite passion, Inspire excellence. Imagine possibilities.

District Profile (based on 2021-2022 Report Card Data)

  • Grades PK-8 Elementary School District 
    • 4 Exemplary Schools
    • 1 Commendable Schools
  • District Budget: $56M
  • The district is at 112% adequacy on the Evidence Based Funding formula according to the Illinois State Board of Education and in fiscal year 2022 was classified as Tier 4
  • Average class size: 22
  • Per pupil expenditure: $15,000
  • Total Enrollment: 3,477

To apply for this amazing leadership opportunity please visit www.schoolexecconnect.com. Successful applicants must have successful executive or administrative experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience and regionally competitive.

The selected individuals will assume duties on July 1, 2024.

Glen Ellyn School District 41 Website:

Glen Ellyn School District 41 / Homepage (d41.org)

 

For more specific information regarding the timeline, the search process or the district please contact the search consultants via email below. Please make sure to include your full name, email address and the best phone number to contact you along with any questions you may have:

Dr. David Negron, david.negron@schoolexecconnect.com

Dr. Phil Salemi, phil.salemi@schoolexecconnect.com

 

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Superintendent
Hinsdale Township High School District 86
Hinsdale, IL

Position Available:         
Superintendent

District:
Hinsdale Township High School District 86
Hinsdale, IL

Qualifications:

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Illinois Superintendent Licensure
  2. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education

Consultant Assisting the Board:

Highlights:

The Board of Education of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2024.

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 is among the best public school districts in Illinois, serving almost 4000 students and employing more than 600 highly-qualified staff members. The award-winning district supports two comprehensive high schools and a transition center, offering an extensive selection of curricular programs and extracurricular activities. 

A highly attractive suburban community, Hinsdale Township is located west of Chicago in DuPage County.  Residents of the township demonstrate strong support for education, including passage of a $140M capital referendum in 2019.  The District provides a well-rounded educational program supported by an annual budget of $132M.

  • Recent notable achievements in District 86:
  • 91% of teachers hold a master’s degree or higher
  • Hinsdale Central was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2021
  • Transition Program provides critical services to young adults with disabilities
  • Freshman on track rate is nearly 99%
  • Significant upgrades and renovations have been completed to facilities on both campuses
  • District 86 Board adopted 86 Forward in 2018, a strategic plan designed to empower students to pursue their ideal future.  The main goals/areas of focus include the following: 
    • Student Growth and Achievement
    • Learning Environment
    • Work Environment
    • Family and Community Connections
    • Resources

Salary/Benefits:

The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package 

Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Applications due November 10, 2023
  • Board appoints new superintendent December 2023

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect Website if you are interested
  • Please submit all required credentials through this Website

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Superintendent
Muskego-Norway Schools
Muskego, WI

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH

District Name:
MUSKEGO-NORWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Available:
Superintendent

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for Wisconsin District Administrator certification.
  • Proven leadership experience in mobilizing continued growth in student achievement.

Consultants Assisting the Board:

 

SYSTEMWIDE HIGHLIGHTS AND RATINGS

  • District Mission of Every Student Learning, Growing, and Succeeding within a system-wide, competitive, engaged, continuous improvement focus.
  • Five Star, Significantly Exceeding Expectations rating on WI DPI District Report Card since the 2015-16 school year. Ranked #1 in Wisconsin K-12 Math Achievement for two years in a row.
  • A healthy working, learning, and achieving environment that attracts, develops, and retains highly effective teachers and staff with over a 90 percent retention rate.
  • Milwaukee Journal Top Workplace recognition for seven years straight, 1st place in the survey question: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful, and 4th place overall in the large company category.
  • Consistently positive involvement of parents, School Board, and community stakeholders with long-term financial sustainability and resource stewardship.
  • A healthy Fund Balance that avoids short-term borrowing for cash flow purposes.
  • Successful capital referenda in 2016 and 2022 that constructed a new middle school (Muskego Lakes), renovated Bay Lane Elementary, added onto Mill Valley Elementary, built a Lakeview Elementary gym addition, and added onto Muskego High School for STEAM, Health Sciences, and Indoor Practice Facilities. 
  • Competitive co-curriculars with sports programs rated #2 by Niche.
  • A strong summer learning program, serving over 2,400 students.

FAST FACTS

District Address:
87W18763 Woods Road
Muskego, Wisconsin 53150

Communities Served:
City of Muskego and Town of Norway

Grades:
4K-12

Student Population:
4,649 including a consistently positive trend of more students entering than leaving via Open Enrollment

District Schools,          Grade Levels,        and Enrollments:

Bay Lane Elementary 4K-4   891    
Lakeview Elementary  5K-4     309
Mill Valley Elementary  5K-4   431
Lake Denoon MS             5-8 688 
Muskego Lakes MS     5-8      678
Muskego HS                        9-12    1652

Financial Stewardship

  • Operates on a balanced budget of over $62 million (Fund 10)
  • Consistently settles teacher contracts based on a competitive compensation model
  • Qualifies for an Aa2 Moody’s and AA S&P bond rating

Union Affiliations:
Muskego-Norway Education Association (teachers)

Superintendent Search Calendar:

  • Accepting applications through October 18, 2023
  • Candidate slate recommended to Board on October 23, 2023
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board on December 4, 2023
  • Superintendent start date of July 1, 2024

District Website:

  • www.muskegonorway.org

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position and submit required credentials through the SEC website:  www.schoolexecconnect.com

 

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Superintendent
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Rock Island, IL

Position Available:
Superintendent

District:
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Rock Island, IL

Qualifications:

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Illinois Superintendent Licensure
  2. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education

Consultant Assisting the Board:

Highlights:

The Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District 41 is seeking an exceptional transformational leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2024.

Rock Island-Milan School District 41 is among the best public school districts in Illinois.

Our Community:

The Rock Island-Milan School District #41 (RIMSD#41) is a PreK-12 public school district that encompasses the City of Rock Island and Village of Milan. There are 9 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative high school. The district also has a comprehensive Pre-K and Head Start program through the Horace Mann Early Learning Center. 

The Rock Island-Milan School District #41 is dedicated to educating for individual student success through quality educational programs and curriculum. RIMSD #41 proudly serves a diverse student population with multiple learning opportunities that are designed to empower, enrich and help them excel in the future.

In the Rock Island-Milan School District, you will find:

  • The Leader In Me and L.E.A.D. programs 
  • Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses at Rock Island High School
  • Award winning High School Marching Band 
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

 

  • Rock Island is part of the Quad Cities area which consists of Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in Illinois, and Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side of the river. The Quad Cities area combined population is close to 400,000.

 

  • Located on the bend of the Mississippi where “the river runs east and west,” the Quad Cities is made up of several close-knit municipalities in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. It is easily accessible by rail, barge, and air and sits at the convergence of Interstates 74, 80, and 88. This mid-sized metropolitan area offers the best of both worlds. The Quad Cities brings you all the excitement of a big city with all the hospitality of a small town. It is large enough for a great transportation infrastructure, cultural attractions, and high quality of life, yet small enough for ease of travel, low cost of living, and low crime rate.

 

  • The people of the Quad Cities have inherited the strong work ethic of an industry-oriented community resulting in a highly productive work force. Commitment to learning is reflected by one of the top high school graduation rates in the nation, three quality university campuses, and several, well rounded vocational programs.

 

  • When the work is done, citizens enjoy a variety of festivals, sports, and recreational activities. Appreciation of the arts is evident in a wide variety of performing arts and museums. Additionally, residents take the opportunity to enjoy the scenic riverfront and communities through the many festivals and events held throughout the year.

For more detailed information click on the links below:

WE ARE ROCKS-Community Letter
HR Fact Sheet
2023 Summer Newsletter
Superintendent Profile

Our Students:

  • Enrollment: 6,096
  • Grades: PK-12 
  • 13 Schools: 1 High School, 2 Junior High Schools, 9 Elementary Schools, 1 Alternative Learning Center

Our Strategic Plan:

  • The Rock Island-Milan School District’s purpose in strategic planning:
  • To provide strategic direction for our district through 2025;
  • Serve as an accountability tool to ensure that progress is being made toward the strategic priorities;
  • Act as a management tool for setting goals and implementing actions;
  • Be an informational piece for the community to convey the district’s mission, vision and core values.

Salary/Benefits:

  • The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package 

Search Calendar:   (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Applications accepted through October 27, 2023
  • Interviews with the Board – early December 2023
  • Position begins – July 1, 2024

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested – www.schoolexecconnect.com
  • Please submit all required credentials through this Website