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Superintendent - Decatur SD 61

Duties

The superintendent is expected to be the chief executive officer and provide professional and educational leadership to the school district.

Qualifications

Must have or be eligible for Illinois Superintendent licensure.

Salary/Benefits

The Board of Education expects to offer a salary in the range of $215,000 to $270,000 and a competitive benefits package including sick leave, vacation days, personal days, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, life insurance, TRS/THIS contributions, professional membership dues, and travel expense reimbursements. It is anticipated that the total compensation package will be regionally competitive and based on successful experience and education. It is expected that the initial contract will be for a multi-year period, as authorized by Illinois statutes.

Additional Notes

PreK-12; 7,540 Students

The announcement of vacancy can be downloaded at: https://www.iasb.com/IASB/media/searches/Decatur-booklet_NEW.pdf?ext=.pdf

 

How to Apply

Visit: iasb.com/about-us/executive-searches/information-for-candidate/ for a list of items needed.  Apply online at: https://iasb.myrevelus.com.  This search is being conducted by the Illinois Association of School Boards through Carmen I. Ayala, Ph.D., (630) 629-3776, ext. 1243 or cayala@iasb.com.

Email Address

cayala@iasb.com

Job Posting Date

10/10/2025

Application Deadline

1/2/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026