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Duties

The full-time Superintendent’s office is located at the Dr. Debra Parrish-Hooks Administrative. Center and reports to the ECHO Joint Agreement Board of Directors and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Special Education Cooperative, overseeing all aspects of its operations from academic performance and budget management to community engagement, facility maintenance, and policy implementation. The Superintendent shall ensure a high- quality education for students and be recognized as the State Approved Director of Special Education for the member districts. The Superintendent must possess superior oral and written communication skills, strategic and visionary skills with sound technical and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    • Illinois Professional Educator License with Director of Special  Education, and General Administrative/Principal Endorsements
    • Illinois Professional Educator License with Superintendent Endorsement or in process.
    • Exceptional knowledge and capacity of both Federal and Illinois State laws of education and employment
    • Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures
    • Executive experience in educational program operations, program management, and boardsmanship
    • Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
    • Demonstrated executive presence, leadership, and business operation skills
    • Demonstrated current knowledge of Special Education funding systems and regulations in the state of Illinois.

     Preferred Qualification(s)    

    • Illinois Chief School Business Official (CSBO) Endorsement and/or proven successful experience with district/organization financials, budget, and overall operational excellence

Salary/Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

A regionally competitive salary range of $200,000, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Notes

Application Requirements/Timeline

Please submit an electronic application at https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-south-holland-il/,  attaching a cover letter stating why you are seeking this position that aligns with the Leadership Profile. a résumé, three professional references containing full contact information, and a maximum of two pages (12 pt, double-spaced) written response to, “ECHO Joint Agreement Superintendent’s First 100-Day Plan,” Applications will be reviewed and evaluated upon receipt will an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Please contact the HYA Associates listed below if you have any questions. Do not contact the Board of Directors or other school district officials.

Dr. Kerry Foderaro
KerryFoderaro@HYAsearch.com
630/835-8880
Dr. Lynn Burks
LynnBurks@HYAsearch.com 630/816-8109
Dr. Genevra Walters
GenevraWalters@HYAsearch.com 708/932-0034

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-south-holland-il/

Email Address

a.salters@echoja.org

Job Posting Date

4/14/2025

Start Date

7/1/2025