Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, IL - Superintendent

McPherson & Jacobson LLC; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 200 in Wheaton, Illinois seeks a highly qualified leader to serve as Superintendent, with a target start date of July 1, 2027. The Board has engaged McPherson & Jacobson, LLC to assist in identifying and screening candidates.

Enrollment is 11,500 students; location is Wheaton, IL. The district emphasizes strategic, evidence-informed leadership and collaborative relationships with the Board, staff, families and partners to sustain academic excellence and continuous

Qualifications

• District-level educational leadership experience.
• Ability to translate Vision 2030 into actionable priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Calm, authentic leadership with integrity and empathy.
• Proven relationships with Boards, staff, families and partners.
• Financial and strategic decision-making within a district.
• Visible, engaged presence in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Superintendent for Community Unit School District 200 with July 1, 2027 start date.
• Coordinate with McPherson & Jacobson in candidate identification and screening.
• Advance academic excellence, continuous improvement and student experiences.
• Engage Board of Education, staff, families and community partners.
• Oversee resources, culture and leadership development across the district.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Community engagement

Data-informed decision making

Vision implementation

Job description

Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, IL - Superintendent

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925871
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

Position Description for Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, IL

The Board of Education for Community Unit School District 200, in Wheaton, Illinois, is seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1, 2027.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 11,500 students

Location: Wheaton, IL

The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education is seeking a superintendent who demonstrates:

• A successful record of district-level educational leadership and the judgment to recognize, preserve, and build upon the people, culture, programs, relationships, and systems that have contributed to CUSD 200's success.
• Strategic, evidence-informed leadership and demonstrated capacity to advance an established vision, using internal and external data, relevant research, and leading practices to inform priorities and desired outcomes while translating Vision 2030 into action and sustaining momentum around academic excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional student experiences.
• Calm, authentic, and trustworthy leadership, characterized by integrity, humility, empathy, excellent listening and communication skills, openness to feedback, and steadiness when navigating complexity, disagreement, and strongly held perspectives.
• A collaborative and relational leadership style with demonstrated success building productive relationships with Boards of Education, staff, employee associations, students, families, and community partners.
• The ability to attract, develop, empower, and retain exceptional people, building upon a strong organizational culture while establishing clear expectations, delegating effectively, and supporting leadership throughout the organization.
• Strong organizational, financial, and strategic decision-making capacity, including the ability to understand complex systems, align resources with priorities, and make thoughtful and sometimes difficult decisions while maintaining focus on students.
• A visible and engaged leadership presence with a genuine desire to become part of the CUSD 200 community and build meaningful relationships across its schools and communities.

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: October 28, 2026
• Board selects candidates for interview: November 17, 2026
• Finalist Interviews: December 1 – 11, 2026
• Selection of new Superintendent: TBD
• Start date: July 1, 2027

School Website: https://www.cusd200.org/

Consultants:

Dr. Steve Joel [e-mail]

Mr. Stephen Murley [e-mail]

Community Unit School District 200 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Superintendent

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]