Position Available: Superintendent
District: Hazel Crest School District 152.5
Qualifications: Possess or Eligible for Illinois Superintendent License
Consultant Assisting the School District:
Dr. John Sawyer: john.sawyer@schoolexecconnect.com
Dr. Sandra Thomas: sandra.thomas@schoolexecconnect.com
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hazel Crest is a South Suburban Cook County School District serving parts of the villages of Hazel Crest, East Hazel Crest, Markham, and Harvey, Illinois.
The District has two very outstanding PreK-8 Facilities (Barack Obama Learning Academy and Jesse White Learning Academy) serving 900 students.
FAST FACTS:
Both Schools have experienced staffs, up to date technology for students and staff and an experienced Board with community support.
Salary Offered: A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. Applications
District Website: Hazel Crest School District 152.5 sd1525.org
Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates.)
- Accepting Applications Through: January 16, 2024
- Selected Candidates Taken to the Superintendent: February 13, 2024
- Start: The new superintendent will assume duties on or before 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.
Superintendent Profile: Hazel Crest SD 152.5
- Understands and reinforces board and superintendent joint responsibilities.
- Builds positive governance and administrative relationships.
- A visible, hands-on leader who becomes immersed in the district schools and community life while maintaining a solid presence in classrooms, activities, and community events.
- Prior success utilizing a data-driven approach to improving student achievement.
- Excellent track-record at identifying and recruiting highly qualified candidates for vacant positions.
- Ability to manage fiscal responsibility and facilities planning process.
- Develop and maintain capital improvement plans which address the needs of district assets.
- Experienced at negotiating and managing contractual labor agreements.
- Communicates decisions with clarity, reason, and empathy after considering input from all stakeholders.
- Possess the ability to listen while exhibiting a genuine personable, and approachable personality.
- Highly skilled at building trust, mutual respect, and consistency while strengthening a unified district-wide positive culture and climate among district staff, Barack Obama Learning Academy and Jesse White Learning Academy.
- Exhibits excellent communication and public relations skills while being a strong advocate that enhances a positive image of the district.
- Communicates a clear vision for the future of the district and motivates and inspires others to act under the vision.
- Establishes and maintains high expectations for all students and staff.
- Recognize the necessity to focus on the academic, social-emotional development of all students and inclusion of all families in school life.
- Willing to make a long-term commitment to District 152.5.