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Superintendent
Park Ridge-Niles
School District 64
Park Ridge, IL

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
PARK RIDGE-NILES SCHOOL DISTRICT 64
PARK RIDGE, IL
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Position Available:
Superintendent of Schools of an Outstanding, High Achieving School District in a lovely Chicago suburban community

Address:
164 S. Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL  60068

Schools:

  • Carpenter Elementary School
  • Field Elementary School
  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Washington Elementary School
  • Emerson Middle School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Jefferson School

Communities Served:
Park Ridge, IL and Niles, IL

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Superintendent’s License
Successful Administrative Experience at the highest levels

Advisors to The Board:
SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT
Dr. Harry Rossi              847-370-8956              hprossi30@hotmail.com
Dr. Gary Zabilka            847-715-8531               gzabilka@iasaedu.org

Fast Facts:

  • District Demographics:
Enrollment: 4,687, approx.
Low Income: 04%
LEP 07%
White 84%
Hispanic 08%
Asian 05%
Black 01%
Other 02%

Financial Information:
Instructional Spending Per Student: $9,939
2017 Operational Spending Per Student:  $16,281
Total Budget: $70M approx.

Organizational/Union Affiliation of Teachers:
Illinois Education Association

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.d64.org

Search Calendar:  (The Board Reserves the Right to Adjust the Schedule)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  Late February
  • Selected Candidate Names Taken to Board:  End of February
  • Board Action :  March
  • Start Date:  July 1, 2019

Application Process:
Apply for the Position through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website
Submit Required Credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website

Applicants are asked not to contact the District or Board Members directly.

 

 

 

 

 

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Superintendent
Will County School District 92
Lockport, IL

Position Available:
Superintendent
Will County School District 92

Address:
Will County School District 92
708 N. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441

Schools:

  • Oak Prairie Junior High School (Grades 6 – 8)
  • Ludwig (Grades 4 – 5)
  • Reed (Grades 2 – 3)
  • Walsh (Grades Pre K – 1)

Communities Served:
Homer Glen and Lockport

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s Endorsement
Successful and significant administrative experience

Consultant Assisting the Board:
Dr. Tom Madden, Partner
School Exec Connect

Budget:
Total Budget:  $ 27 M

Union Affiliation:
WILL COUNTY DISTRICT #92 COUNCIL, AFT LOCAL 604

Teachers’ Contract Status:
Present teachers’ contract term:  2017 – 2020

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
https://d92.org

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

  • Accepting Applications Through:                        February 1, 2019
  • Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:         Early February, 2019
  • Superintendent Named:                                      March, 2019
  • Superintendent Start:                                          By July 1, 2019

Application Process:
Apply for the position through this School Exec Connect Website (www.schoolexecconnect.com)

 

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Superintendent
Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD)
St. Louis, M0

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Position Available:  
Superintendent of Schools
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO

Address:
12110 Clayton Rd.
Town & Country MO  63131

SSD Mission Statement
In collaboration with partner districts, we provide technical education and a wide variety of individualized educational and support services designed for each student’s successful contribution to our community.

SSD Vision Statement
Partners for each student’s success

Educational Services:

SSD provides special education services countywide to all students with disabilities from early childhood to age 21–approximately 23,000 students at sites throughout St. Louis County, including schools operated by 22 partner districts.  The vast majority of students who receive special education services – about 97 percent – receive services from SSD staff in their home school in the district in which they live.   About 750 students with more significant disabilities are educated in one of the District’s five special education schools:  Ackerman School, Litzsinger School, Neuwoehner High School, Northview High School and Southview School.

SSD also provides career and technical education to about 1,800 area high school students at the District’s two technical high schools, North Technical High School and South Technical High School.  SSD’s technical high schools offer experiential learning opportunities in more than 30 programs, including: EMT Training, Health Sciences, Auto Body, Automotive Technology, Cisco Networking Academy, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, and Design & Entrepreneurship. Each program is supported by an advisory committee of local businesses and interested citizens. In addition, a tuition-based adult education program – Licensed Practical Nursing – is offered through the District’s Applied Technology Services Program.

The District offers a full range of related services, such as speech therapy, social work services, occupational therapy and assistive technology services, which are considered during the development of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

In addition, the SSD Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA) program offers a robust program of workshops for parents, and offers a three-day Parent Leadership Institute; on-line and personal support for parents; and maintains one of the most extensive libraries of disability-related materials in the state of Missouri.

Geographic Area Served:
St. Louis County, Missouri

Governance Structure:

  • SSD Board of Education – seven members elected by the SSD Governing Council who each represent one of seven sub districts in St. Louis County
  • SSD Governing Council-a 22-person oversight board made up of a Board of Education member from each of the 22 partner school districts in St. Louis County
  • SSD Parent Advisory Council – five parents or guardians (one member and four alternates) from each of the 22 partner school districts and from each of the five SSD special education schools

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for the Missouri Superintendent’s Endorsement (Candidate must contact Missouri licensing to determine eligibility and begin application as needed.)
  • Successful teaching experience
  • Master’s degree from accredited educational institution
  • Successful administrative experience

Advisors to The Board:
SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT
Dr. Antoinette Johns   (612-309-1511)    almonster05@msn.com
Dr. Sarah Riss              (314-575-8942)    sarbr131@gmail.com
Dr. Harry Rossi            (847-370-8956)    hprossi30@hotmail.com

Fast Facts:

  • Nationally recognized for providing high quality services in special education, and career and technical education
  • Committed to a continuous improvement approach guided by the Malcolm Baldrige framework
  • Recipient of the Missouri Quality Award for Performance Excellence
  • Dedicated to providing equitable services and resources to students so each may achieve at high levels
  • Employs approximately 5,000 full-time staff members
  • Strategic plan includes the District’s mission, vision and goals, with measurements and accountability at all levels of service within the District
  • More than 75% of professional staff hold advanced degrees
  • 2015 St. Louis Business Journal Healthiest Employers Award winner
  • Home to multiple National Schools of Character
  • More than 93% of career and technical education graduates are employed, pursuing higher education or in the military
  • Students can earn industry certifications and college credits while attending the technical high schools
  • District is financially sound and has received clean audits for more than 10 years
  • More than 500 collaborative partnerships throughout the region, including local businesses that provide real-life settings and work experience for students with disabilities
  • Supported by the Special Education Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for teacher mini-grants, student scholarships, camperships and other student-related needs

Financial Information:
FY18 Operating Budget:  $427 million
FY18 Fund Balance:  62.7% (44.8% adjusted for facilities plan obligation)
FY19 Tax Rate:  $1.198 per $100 assessed valuation (District has operational levy authority.)

Organizational/Union Affiliation of Teachers:
2,712 Teacher-level staff
Special District National Education Association (SDNEA)

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.ssdmo.org
www.ssdmo.org/about_us/facts.html

Missouri Quality Award Application:
www.ssdmo.org/assets/about_us/MQA_application.pdf

Search Calendar: (The Board Reserves the Right to Adjust the Schedule)

  • Accepting Applications Through:                                March 9, 2019
  • Selected Candidate Names Taken to the Board:      March 25, 2019
  • Board First Interviews:                                                  March 26, 27, 2019
  • Board Second Interviews:                                             April 1, 2 and 3, 2019
  • Board Action on New Superintendent:                      April 2019
  • Superintendent Start Date:                                          July 1, 2019

Application Process:
Apply for the Position through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website
Submit Required Credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website

Applicants are asked not to contact School Board members directly.

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Superintendent
Osseo Area Schools ISD 279
Maple Grove, MN

Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools

District Address:  11200 93rd Av. N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Qualifications: Holds or is eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Experience as a Superintendent or in a districtwide leadership position preferred.  Demonstrates strong commitment to equitable student achievement, community partnerships, staff development, and leading for racial equity.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790), Ms. Patty Phillips (651-357-0996)

Osseo Area Schools seeks a Superintendent who:

  • Works to ensure high levels of achievement for all students and accelerate the growth for students of color and other underperforming groups in order to close the achievement gap on all state-mandated measures.
  • Understands the need for the district to attract and retain students in a highly competitive education marketplace.
  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of racial equity and how it affects teaching and learning.
  • Intentionally seeks different perspectives before making decisions, and is able to bring people together who have different viewpoints.
  • Is a strong communicator in speaking, writing and listening; builds trusting relationships with families, staff, community members, and the school board.
  • Demonstrates the ability to engage families and increase involvement in their child’s education.
  • Is able to delegate authority appropriately while maintaining accountability.
  • Has experience in the management of district resources and knowledge of the budget planning process.
  • Serves as an articulate spokesperson for the school district and represents the district favorably to the public.
  • Is strongly committed to putting students first in all decisions.
  • Can make challenging decisions that may not be popular with everyone.
  • Promotes a positive school climate to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Is capable of developing both short- and long-term district goals.
  • Makes recommendations and decisions that are based on data.

District Highlights: Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Our scholars benefit from exceptional opportunities, support and partnerships that help them graduate with the confidence, courage and competence to make their dreams a reality. Our students reflect our vibrant global community, coming from homes where more than 100 dialects or languages are spoken.

  • Two of the nation’s Best High Schools according to U.S. News and World Report: Maple Grove and Osseo Senior High Schools
  • Only Minnesota district honored as one the nation’s “Best Communities for Music and Education” for Music Education every year since 2009
  • Magnet schools that allow students to deepen their learning in special focus areas:
    • nationally certified elementary STEM school (one of top three elementary STEM schools in nation, 2015)
    • elementary and middle STEAM (STEM plus arts) schools
    • health science magnet high school
    • International Baccalaureate high school
  • State and national recognition for excellence in financial reporting

Communities Served:  All or part of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers

At a Glance:

  • 21,100 students (fifth-largest in Minnesota)
    • 56% students of color
    • 43% free/reduced price lunch participants
    • 14% special education
    • 11% English learners
  • 3,146 employees

District Operating Budget: $240 million

District Schools:

  • 17 elementary schools (PreK-5)
  • Four middle schools (6-8) – Brooklyn, Maple Grove, North View, Osseo
  • Three comprehensive senior high schools (9-12)– Maple Grove, Osseo, Park Center
  • One alternative high school
  • Two early childhood centers
  • Two special program sites
  • Adult Basic Education, Enrollment Center

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract settled 2017-19 (Education Minnesota)

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: January 30, 2019
  • Selected candidates screened by Advisory Committee: on or before February 7, 2019
  • First round interviews:  February 11 & 14, 2019
  • Second round interviews:  February 19, 20, 21, 2019
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2019

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally competitive

District Website: www.district279.org

Application Process: Apply through the website www.schoolexecconnect.com. You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

 

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Chief School Business Official
Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED)
Highland Park, IL

Position Available:
Chief School Business Official
Northern Suburban Special Education District
Highland Park, IL

Address:
Northern Suburban Special Education District
760 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL  60035

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for licensure endorsement as a Chief School Business Official (CSBO).

Consultant Assisting the District: 
Dr. Gary Zabilka:       gzabilka@iasaedu.org  (847) 715-8531

Fast Facts:

  • NSSED is an educational cooperative that provides special education and related services, coaching and consultation to 18 member districts.
  • There are 38,259 students in the NSSED member districts.  Of those students, 5,203 (13.6%) have Individualized Education Plans and receive services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
  • A budget of nearly $44 million serves the member district’s Special Education students.

– $31.8 million (72.5%) from local school districts
– $2.8 million (6.4%) from the State of Illinois
– $9.2 million (21.1%) from the federal government

  • NSSED has 460 employees; the teaching staff and teaching assistants are affiliated with IEA/NEA.
  • NSSED owns four facilities, leases space in two buildings, and has 29 classrooms in district schools and community preschools.
  • Click here for job description

Search Calendar:

  • Applications Due:  January 15, 2019
  • Initial Search Firm Interviews:  Early January, 2019
  • Presentation of Slate of Candidates to NSSED:  Mid-January
  • NSSED Interviews:  Late January, 2019
  • Stakeholder Interview/NSSED Second Interview:  Early February
  • Announcement of New CSBO:  Mid-February
  • Position Begins:  July 1, 2019

Compensation Package Offered:  Regionally Competitive

District Website:  www.nssed.org

Application Process:
Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect website:
www.schoolexecconnect.com

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Superintendent
Emmons School District 33
Antioch, IL

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Position Available: 
Superintendent of Emmons School District in Northern Illinois

Address:
24226 West Beach Grove Road
Antioch, IL  60002

School:
Emmons School (K-8)

Communities Served:
Antioch, IL

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Superintendent’s License
Successful Administrative Experience at the highest level

Advisors to The Board:
Dr. Harry Rossi              847-370-8956               hprossi30@hotmail.com
Dr. Gary Zabilka            847-715-8531                gzabilka@iasaedu.org

 

Fast Facts:

  • District Demographics:

Enrollment:   300, approx..
Low Income:     15%
White                  85%
Hispanic             08%
Asian                   01%
Black                   03 %
Other                  01%
Pacific Island     03%

Financial Information:
2017 Operational Spending Per Student: 2.4 M
Total Budget: $3.5 M

Organizational/Union Affiliation of Teachers:
Illinois Education Association

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.emmons33.org

Search Calendar:  (The Board Reserves the Right to Adjust the Schedule)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  December, 2018
  • Selected Candidate Names Taken to Board: February, 2019
  • Board Action :  February/March, 2019
  • Start Date:  July 1, 2019

Application Process:
Apply for the Position through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website
Submit Required Credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website

Applicants are asked not to contact the District or Board Members directly.