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Superintendent
Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203
Elwood, IL

Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203
409 North Chicago Avenue
Elwood, Illinois 60421

Leadership Position Available:

  • Superintendent of Schools

Elwood School District 203 is seeking a visionary and student-centered educational leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools. Located in a close-knit, supportive community, the district serves approximately 380 students in a single PreK–8 building and takes pride in its strong academic foundation, dedicated staff, and commitment to educating the whole child.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative communicator, experienced instructional leader, and a fiscally responsible administrator who will partner with the Board of Education, staff, families, and the community to continue the district’s tradition of excellence while preparing for future growth and innovation.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Illinois Superintendent license
  • Proven record of successful school/district leadership
  • Strong background in curriculum, finance, and community engagement
  • Ability to inspire trust, build relationships, and lead with integrity

Districts Mission Statement
Elwood School District #203, through a collaborative effort of school, family, and community, is committed to excellence for all students, while providing a safe, diverse, engaging, and technologically rich environment. By responding to individual student needs, children will be empowered to develop academically, emotionally, and socially, leading to a lifelong passion for learning.

Vision Statement  
Elwood Community Consolidated School District #203 is committed to providing an innovative curriculum that motivates and challenges all students to achieve greatness in a globally competitive society 

District Profile (based on 2022-2023 Report Card Data)

  • Grades PreK-8 Elementary School District 
    • 1 Commendable Schools
  • District Budget: $11M
  • The district is at 120% adequacy on the Evidence-Based Funding formula according to the Illinois State Board of Education and, in fiscal year 2023, was classified as Tier 4
  • Average class size: 14.3
  • Per pupil expenditure: $25,231
  • Total Enrollment: 340

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

The selected individuals will assume duties on July 1, 2026.

Elwood Consolidated Community School District 203 Website:
https://www.d203.org/

Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect (SEC) website, apply through this link: click here

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. Phil Salemi, phil.salemi@schoolexecconnect.com

Dr. Victor Simon victor.simon@schoolexecconnect.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Superintendent Sunset Ridge School District 29
Northfield, IL

Position Available:  
Superintendent

District:
Sunset Ridge School District 29
Northfield, IL/Chicago North Shore Area/North Cook County

Qualifications:

  • Extensive successful school leadership experience
  • Superintendent experience preferred; Illinois Superintendent Certification required

Consultants Assisting the Board:

Dr. Linda Yonke linda.yonke@schoolexecconnect.com 847-276-7263

HIGHLIGHTS:

Sunset Ridge School District 29 is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. The Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of District leadership, management, and operations of this premier school district in North Cook County, IL. 

  • In a community that highly values education, the motto “one child at a time” demonstrates the core belief that every child is inherently valuable and worthy of attention and support.
  • With a reputation for excellence in education, District 29 is in the highly desirable suburban North Shore area just 20 miles north of downtown Chicago and 15 miles from O’Hare International Airport.  Easy access to interstate highways, airports, commuter trains, recreational facilities and high-end shopping make the community an ideal spot to live and raise a family.
  • The District consists of two schools: Middlefork School, serving students in kindergarten through 3rd grade; and Sunset Ridge School serving students in 4th through 8th grade.
  • The District houses approximately 500 students. Depending on the grade level, class sizes range between 15 and 20 students. The small class size and an advantageous teacher-student ratio support the District’s child-centered philosophy. The school day, schedule, teaching practices and educational settings at both Middlefork and Sunset Ridge School are tailored to provide a developmentally appropriate, yet rigorous, learning environment.
  • The high level of parent support and involvement contributes significantly to the success of District 29. Parents are actively engaged and present on both campuses and contribute in District decision-making.
  • A recipient of Financial Recognition status from the Illinois State Board of Education for the past several years, the District’s financial health is strong. The District recently built the state-of-the-art twenty-six million dollar Sunset Ridge School without a referendum and associated tax rate increase.
  • District 29 graduates who continue in public school attend New Trier High School where they join students from five other New Trier Township districts. Nearby private high school options include Loyola Academy, North Shore Country Day School, and Regina Dominican High School.

Compensation:

The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package of salary and benefits.         

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

  • August 4:                          Position Posted
  • August-October:              Recruit and Screen Applicants
  • Early to Mid-October:     Applications due
  • December 9 (tentative):  Board Appoints Superintendent

Superintendent Profile click here

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect (SEC) website, apply through this link: click here
  • Submit the required credentials through SEC

 

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Superintendent
Central Unit School District 301
Burlington, IL

Position Available:
Superintendent

District:
Central Unit School District 301 – Burlington, 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: Central Unit School District 301 is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2026.

The district’s Mission Statement:
“Engage the mind, empower the learner, inspire excellence, influence the world”

Coupled with its overarching District goal of ensuring that:
“All Central students graduate ready to be successful in college or the workforce and are equipped with the necessary skills to be a leader in their family, community, and career”

District 301 requires that its next leader possesses the qualities of vision, the ability to engage an eager school community, and strong communication to move the district to these lofty aspirations.

Salary/Benefits:

  • The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package

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

  • See Search Calendar on District Website

Application Process:

  • Applications and all required credentials should be submitted through this website
  • Please use this link: click here

 

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Superintendent
Somonauk CUSD 432
Somonauk, IL

Superintendent Search – Somonauk CUSD 432

District Overview

Position Available:  

  • Superintendent, Somonauk CUSD 432

Address:

  • 501 W Market St, Somonauk, Illinois 60552

Communities Served:

  • Comprising approximately 760 students and 149 full and part-time employees, Somonauk CUSD 432 is a unit school district serving the communities of Lake Holiday, Incorporated Somonauk Village Limits, Unincorporated DeKalb County, and Unincorporated LaSalle County (outside of Lake Holiday).

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:

  • District 432 supports students in 3 schools (James R. Wood Elementary School, Somonauk Middle School, and Somonauk High School)
  • ISBE Summative Designations: 1 Exemplary School & 2 Commendable Schools 
  • Average class size 18

Technology:

  • District 432 provides all students in grades Kindergarten – 1st Grade an iPad, and students in Grades 2-8 are issued a Chromebook.

Student Profile (2024-2025):

  • Demographics: 
    • White: 83.6%
    • Hispanic: 12.9%
    • African American: 1.0%
    • Asian:  1.2%
    • Two or More Races: 1.7%
  • Special Education Students: 12.8%
  • English Language Learners:  1.7%
  • Low Income: 38.2%
  • Attendance Rate: 95.2%

Staff Information (Current):

  • Total All Employees: 149
  • Full-time Equivalent Certified: 62.5
  • Administrators: 6
  • Administrators with Master’s Degree: 6
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees or higher: 57%
  • Average Years Teaching Experience: 12
  • Average Teacher Salary: $61,900
  • Average Administrator Salary:$100,699

Financial Information (FY24)

  • FY22 Operational Expenditure per Student:  $15,627
  • State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  $18,905
  • FY22 Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $8,910
  • State Average Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $11,078

Total Budgeted Revenue (FY24):

  • Local Revenues: $10,971,532
  • State Revenues: $2,488,771
  • Federal Revenues: $507,253

Total Budgeted Expenditures (FY24):

  • Instruction: $6,762,173
  • General Administrative: $488,055
  • Support Services: $1,181,307

Budget (FY24-25):

  • FY24 Total Budget in revenue: $14,419,311
  • FY24 Total Budget in expenses: $12,807,460
  • FY24 Estimated Fund Balance: $17,222,948

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:     

  • Somonauk Education Association through August 2025

Salary Offered:

  • Regionally Competitive 

District Website:      
https://www.somonauk.net/

New Superintendent Profile

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

  • Accepting Applications Through:  September 13, 2025
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  September 23, 2025
  • Superintendent Named:  By October 21, 2025
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2026 

Application Process:

  • If you are interested in this position, apply through this link: click here
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

 

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Superintendent
Homewood School District 153
Homewood, IL

Position Available:

Superintendent

District:
Homewood School District 153 – Homewood, 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 Homewood School District 153 is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2026.

The district’s Strategic Plan runs through 2028 and is designed to empower students to pursue their ideal future. Nearly 60 school community members contributed to the creation of this plan by providing important and valuable feedback via engagement sessions and group work sessions.

The six core values of District 153 are detailed in this plan, and include:

  • High Expectations for All
  • A Daily Student-Centered Approach
  • Positive Climate and Culture
  • A Commitment to Collaborative Relationships
  • A Focus on Continuous Improvement
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Salary/Benefits:

  • The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package

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

  • See Search Calendar on District Website

Application Process:

  • Applications and all required credentials should be submitted through this website
  • Please use this link: click here