Duties

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. 

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 

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 

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 

• July 1, 2027 - Hire officially begins 

How to Apply

School District

https://www.morton709.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/morton709/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3559

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card