Superintendent, Education ​/ Teaching

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
4/9/2025

Location:
Pembroke Comm. Consolidated School District #259
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Pembroke CCSD #259

The Board of Education of Pembroke Community Consolidated School District #259, Hopkins Park, Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. The Board wishes to select a Superintendent who will begin work on July 1, 2025. It is anticipated that the total compensation package will be based on successful experience and education as negotiated with the selected individual. It is expected that the initial contract will be for a multi-year period, as authorized by Illinois statutes.

DUTIES:
The Superintendent shall be the Chief Executive Officer for the District. He/she is responsible for the effective operation of the District; for the general administration of all instructional, business or other operations of the District; and for advising and making recommendations to the Board of Education with respect to such activities. He/she shall perform all the duties and accept all of the responsibilities usually required of a Superintendent as prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Ideal Candidate:
Candidates will be evaluated on their professional merits and successful experience that demonstrates a good match for the district, with emphasis on the following, specified by the Board of Education. The Superintendent of our district should be an educational leader who:

• acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
• advocates, nurtures and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• ensures the management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
• has proven abilities in human relations and communications.
• has the ability to maximize financial and human resources in support of educational programs in the district.
• has experience in planning both long and short range district goals with the Board of Education.
• promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by all stakeholders.
• has the ability to successfully apply the legal requirements involved in the administration and management of a public school district including labor relations and the management of the negotiated contract.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• ISBE Professional Educator License with Superintendent Endorsement (required)
• Principal evaluator designation (required)
• Teacher evaluator designation (required)
• Masters degree in Curriculum & Instructions (required) and / or Educational Leadership (Doctoral preferred)
• Five or more years demonstrated successful administrative experience working within the PreK - 8th grade environment (required)
• CSBO Licensure (preferred)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A formal letter of application indicating your desire to be a candidate for this position.

A formal resume that includes a summary of achievements in all education positions, educational vision, and goals, personal leadership philosophy and reasons for your interest in this position.

At least three recent letters of reference dated within the last three years.

Copies of transcripts from each college/university attended. (Please redact/remove your social security number and birthdate before uploading any of these items).

Proof of qualification and licensure to be a Superintendent in the State of Illinois (copy of the administrative licensure with all related endorsements).