Board of Education: Announcement of Superintendent Vacancy
Published by Ms. Smith on Jan 21, 2021

Announcement of Superintendent Vacancy

LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106

LaGrange, Illinois 

The Board of Education of LaGrange Highlands Elementary School District 106 has announced the opening of a search for a new Superintendent who will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2021. This opportunity provides a long term, career-focused educator the forum for leading a progressive, successful, and high achieving school system.  Several exciting initiatives are underway as the district moves aggressively to increase student academic performance and to provide students with a comprehensive list of educational options.

LaGrange Highlands School District 106 is located in prestigious western Cook County, Illinois, approximately twenty miles west of the city of Chicago. The student population of almost 1,000 is representative of the communities of LaGrange, Western Springs, Indian Head Park, and Countryside. District 106 has two modern, updated schools on a large campus setting. The schools are separated by grades EC-4 and 5-8.  

The District 106 schools are supported by a strong administrative team and by a dedicated Board of Education. Additional information can be found at www.district106.net

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should complete the online application process at www.bwpassociates.com as soon as possible. This will be considered a “ROLLING SEARCH” and applications will be screened as they are received with interviews tentatively held in late February/early March. Applications will not be reviewed if received after February 21, 2021

An application should include:

  * A completed applicant data form

  * A letter of application indicating reasons for interest in the position

  * A current resume

  * A brief description of major professional accomplishments

  * College/university transcripts

  * Three or four letters of recommendation

  * Evidence of Superintendent Endorsement in Illinois or equivalent

All of the requested materials must be submitted online at www.bwpassociates.com.

Application materials will be treated as confidential. Applicants are requested not to contact members of the Board of Education

A regionally competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate. Applicants will be informed of the Board’s selection and appointment of the new superintendent. The final selection and appointment is the sole responsibility of the Board of Education.

 

BWP and Associates, Ltd

872 South Milwaukee Avenue, #221

Libertyville, Illinois 60048

 

For additional information, please contact BWP consultants:

Dr. Mark Friedman         847-975-8393

Dr. Glenn Schlichting      630-988-0920

An Equal Opportunity Employer