Job Vacancy Notices
Illinois ASCD provides a service to its membership by listing job vacancy notices. The Association would like to post vacancy positions in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development. School districts are encouraged to send posting of vacancies to Bill Dodds at dwdodds@ilstu.edu or by fax 309-438-5358.
School: Gower District 62, Burr Ridge & Willowbrook, IL
Position: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
Available July 1, 2012
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree, Type 75 Administrative Certificate
- Successful building level and teaching experience
- Outstanding skills in short-term and long-range planning and implementation
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to bring fresh, innovative perspectives to advance district initiatives
- Able to generate creative ideas and plan for successful implementation
- Understanding of the concepts of continuous improvement and how to apply them to improve student learning
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus that leads to sustainable positive change
- Expert knowledge of current best practices in teaching and learning based on state, national, and international standards
- Experienced in curriculum development and implementation, staff development, program evaluation, student assessment, and technology integration
- Skilled in the analysis of data
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administrators and community
- Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character
Salary: Commensurate to experience.
Reports to: Superintendent
To Apply: Please apply online at www.gower62.com; Click on Employment
Superintendent of Illinois State University Laboratory Schools, Normal, IL
Available for 2012-13 school year.
Senior administrative position within the College of Education at Illinois State University and reports to dean of the College of Education. Convenes and coordinates work of Laboratory Schools administrative team and colleagues Instructional leadership for Laboratory Schools, conducts research and evaluation, monitors fiscal resources, reviews personnel needs, oversees special education services, and monitors compliance with state requirements. Articulates the schools’ programs, issues, and related matters within the university and serves as liaison to other agencies and individuals outside the university. Executive officer, financial officer, and program officer for an organization operating within the context of a larger organization
Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related area
Experience in curriculum development research, and/or teacher education
Minimum five (5) years teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary levels
Minimum five (5) years administrative experience at the principal and/or superintendent levels
Administrative certification by State of Illinois with a superintendent’s endorsement
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in teaching
Evidence of exemplary leadership experience
Evidence of well-developed communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus with highly professional colleagues
Evidence of scholarship
Familiarity with fundraising
Ability to relate to diverse populations in schools and academic departments across the university
Ability to secure additional funding for the Laboratory Schools by securing grants and awards
Knowledge of lab school structure preferred
Employment Terms:
Commensurate salary and benefits
12 month position, Monday through Friday, 7 am - 4:30 pm, some night/weekend work required
Application Process:
For full information about the Laboratory Schools please visit these websites: www.metcalf.illinoisstate.edu; www.uhigh.ilstu.edu; www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/labschool/unitwie.html; www.coe.illinoisstate.edu.
Apply online at www.illinoisstate.edu.
Illinois State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.
Superintendent, Center Cass School District 66, Downers Grove, Illinois
Description: Center Cass School District 66, a premier high achieving school districtserving the west suburban Chicago communities of Darien, Downers Grove, Woodridge, and unincorporated Downers Grove, seeks an outstanding educational leader to assume the role of Superintendent of Schools beginning July 1, 2012. The district,with small class sizes, award-winning schools, highly ranked educational programs, and a very strong financial position, serves a student population of 1,115 in three K-8 schools. The successful candidate will be offered a regionally competitive compensation package.
Application Procedure: Application deadline is February 29, 2012. To complete an online Applicant Data Form, please go to www.bwpassociates.com. For additional information, contact BWP search consultants, Mark Friedman at 847-975-8393, Bruce Brown at 847-815-0541, or Philip Ehrhardt at 630-549-0310.
Position Available: Head of Education
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Education
General Summary: Provide leadership for the Arboretum’s adult and youth education programs, ensuring excellence in design, delivery, and evaluation of engaging educational programming for Arboretum audiences. Responsible for effective management and administration of staff, programs, systems, facilities, and budgets. Oversight of grant funded programs and projects including preparation of grant proposals. Facilitate the collaboration of the Education Program with all other departments, programs, and initiatives of the Arboretum to ensure a mission-aligned visitor experience.
Job Qualifications / Previous Training and Experience: Master’s degree in education administration, life science or science education with emphasis on program design and evaluation. Five years managerial experience required; business administration experience preferred with demonstrated experience in financial management and analysis including budget development and oversight. Teaching experience desired; or experience providing educational programming at a public garden, or museum. Effective facilitation, writing, and public speaking skills. Proficiency with Google apps, docs, sites, mobile applications; Windows, Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Project.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Synthesize and apply data and information based on department goals and objectives. Model leadership qualities and mentor others to develop their skills. Ability to meet deadlines and keep projects moving forward. Customer service-oriented individual with the ability to relate effectively with people of various backgrounds and ages and listen to and respond to the Arboretum’s internal and external audiences. Working Conditions:
Combined indoor (75%) and outdoor settings (25%). Requires significant physical activity: bending, standing, sitting, lifting, and carrying (up to 30 lbs.) and walking on all types of terrain. Travel by car, train, and airplane. If interested, please forward letter, salary requirements, and resume or application, to The Morton Arboretum, Human Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532-1293, or email to: jobs@mortonarb.org.
The Morton Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.