Assistant Superintendent

Position: Assistant Superintendent

Position Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

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

Contract Terms:

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.

Personal Characteristics:

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

• 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
• Leading District/Union Committees
• Payroll Management
• Health Insurance Plans and Benefits
• Pension Systems (IMRF, TRS, Social Security, etc.)
• 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

Hiring Timeline:

• 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
• July 1, 2027 - Hire officially begins

How to Apply:

Apply for this position through the district's website. Direct questions to Dr. Joseph Sander, Superintendent. joseph.sander@mcusd709.org.

Attachments:

• CERT TEACHER ADMIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.pdf