Assistant Superintendent

Iasaedu; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

TRS/THIS contributions

Sick leave

Vacation days

Personal days

Travel expense reimbursements

Professional membership dues

Job summary

Morton Community Unit School District 709 seeks an Assistant Superintendent to advance district goals and lead human resources. The role requires Illinois administrator licensure, a master's in educational leadership, and strong leadership experience.

Salary is negotiated within a regionally competitive range, with comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include hiring oversight, employee evaluations, payroll, union matters, curriculum, and policy administration.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative/Principal Endorsement.
• Master's degree in educational leadership, school business, finance, or related field.
• Doctorate preferred in educational leadership, school business, finance, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in school administration.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois School Code, ISBE requirements, HR, and labor relations.
• Leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in becoming the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Hiring and Onboarding New Employees.
• Employee Evaluation.
• Employee Discipline and Termination.
• Union Issues and Contract Negotiations.
• Payroll Management.
• Health Insurance Plans and Benefits.
• Liability Insurance and Risk Management.
• Oversight of Custodial/Maintenance/Technology.
• Curriculum and Assessment.
• District Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• School Law and Legal Issues.
• ROE Inspection and Compliance.
• State and Federal Reporting.
• Complaints and Grievances.

Skills

Integrity and ethics

Advocates school culture

Collaboration

Vision and leadership

Resource management

HR and labor relations

Communication

Innovation

Education

Master's in educational leadership

Doctorate preferred

Illinois Admin Endorsement

Job description

The Morton Community Unit School District 709 board is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to advance its goals to "Be a Provider of and Advocate for the Education of All Children" and "Grow the Team" by overseeing implementation of the Board's goals and providing leadership for the district's human resources.

Personal Characteristics

• Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
• Advocates and sustains a school culture conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• Collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
• 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.
• Ensures the management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Has proven abilities in human relations and communications.
• Has the ability to maximize financial and human resources in support of educational programs.
• Has experience in effectively planning both long- and short-range district goals.
• Has a willingness to innovate and encourage others to innovate, while remaining accountable to the Superintendent and Board of Education.

Potential Job Responsibilities

• Potential responsibilities of the Assistant Superintendent may include, but are not limited to: ? Oversight of Hiring and Onboarding New Employees
• Employee Evaluation
• Employee Discipline and Termination
• Union Issues and Contract Negotiations
• Payroll Management
• Health Insurance Plans and Benefits
• Liability Insurance and Risk Management
• Oversight of Custodial/Maintenance/Technology
• Curriculum and Assessment
• District Policies and Administrative Procedures
• School Law and Legal Issues
• ROE Inspection and Compliance
• State and Federal Reporting
• Complaints and Grievances

Qualifications

Required: A valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative/Principal Endorsement

Required: Master's degree in educational leadership, school business, finance, or a related field

Preferred: Doctorate in educational leadership, school business, finance, or a related field

Successful leadership experience in school administration

Strong knowledge of Illinois School Code, ISBE requirements, human resources, and labor relations

Strong history of utilizing leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Interest in becoming the Superintendent

Salary/Benefits

Specific salary terms will be negotiated with the board.The compensation package will be regionally competitive, with a salary within the range of $130,000 - $155,000, commensurate with education and comparable experience. Benefits include sick leave, vacation days, personal days, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, life insurance, TRS/THIS contributions, professional membership dues, and travel expense reimbursements.

Additional Notes

November 4, 2026 - Position opens

December 15, 2026 - Position closes

January 2027 - First/Second round of interviews

January 12, 2027 - Recommendation to Boards to hire preferred candidate

Direct questions to Dr. Joseph Sander, Superintendent. [e-mail].