Assistant Superintendent - District Growth & HR Leadership

Illinois Education Job Bank; 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

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.