Superintendent of Schools

Administration / Superintendent

• Date Posted :

11 / 3 / 2025

• Location :

Educational Service Center Palatine IL

• Date Available :

07 / 01 / 2026

• Closing Date :

12 / 19 / 2025

Community Consolidated School District 15

Palatine Illinois

Announcement of Superintendent of Schools Vacancy

The Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 15 (Palatine IL.) has announced its search for a dynamic Superintendent of Schools to succeed Dr. Laurie Heinz following her retirement in June 2026.

Community Consolidated School District 15 is the second largest elementary district in Illinois. It serves students in all or part of Palatine Hoffman Estates Rolling Meadows Inverness and parts of Arlington Heights Schaumburg and South Barrington. District 15 has twenty schools comprising 14 elementary five middle and one combined early childhood center and therapeutic school as well as an Educational Service Center and Technology Center. Its facilities 12 out of which were just renovated serve a Pre-K-8 student population of over 11500 uniquely and wonderfully diverse learners.

This is an outstanding professional opportunity for a dynamic educational leader. Candidates interested in this outstanding professional opportunity should be highly qualified and experienced educational leaders prepared to collaboratively set the Districts strategic direction drive continuous improvements efforts and to work with a diverse and supportive community staff and Board of Education.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leadership success with a minimum of 5 years Superintendent experience in a recognized public / non-public school(s) as well as 5 years of administrative experience elementary building leadership strongly preferred. This candidate is ready to foster community partnerships collaborate with staff working to support students and engage the Board of Education to continue to improve all aspects of District 15. A doctoral degree is preferred.

The Districts dedication to helping all students receive what they need to learn and grow is reflected in its Strategic Plan :

Success and Belonging

Staff Engagement and Retention

Community Engagement and Family Involvement

Facility Improvements & Moving 15 Forward Transitions

District 15 offers robust and varied curricular offerings designed to meet the needs of all students along our academic continuum through modern core curricular offerings as well as gifted ESL dual language intervention and special education programming. Additionally District 15 is committed to supporting the social-emotional and overall wellness needs of its students. It fosters strong relationships with staff and the communities in which they serve.

The district invites high-caliber educational leaders who are passionate about making a significant impact to consider this unique leadership opportunity. District 15 is a wonderfully diverse and dynamic District. Please visit us at to learn why.

Interested applicants can view the attached job description for theSuperintendent of Schools.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are asked to complete an online application at Applications will be accepted until December 12 2025.

Application should include :

Online Application;

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest;

Current Resume;

College / University Transcripts;

Three to four letters of recommendation; and

Evidence of eligibility to serve as a Superintendent in Illinois.

Applicants are requested not to contact members of the Board of Education throughout the process. All application materials will be treated confidentially.

A regionally competitive salary and benefit package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Each candidate will be informed of the Boards selection and appointment of the new Superintendent. Final selection and appointment is the sole responsibility of the Board of Education.

For additional information do not hesitate to contact search consultants :

Dr. Laurie Heinz at or

After the approval of a Search Firm at the November 18 2025 Special Board of Education meeting the contact person will shift to representatives from the firm hired by the Board of Education.

Key Skills

Administration,Law Enforcement,Account Development,Drafting,Estimation,Imaging

Employment Type : Full Time

Department / Functional Area : Administration

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1