Superintendent – Calumet City, IL

Job Description

Superintendent of Schools – Lincoln Elementary School District 156
Calumet City, Illinois
Lincoln Elementary School District 156

Join Lincoln School District 156 as our next district leader and work alongside a forward-thinking board dedicated to excellence in elementary education. You’ll lead a diverse, student-centered district focused on innovation and academic achievement while developing the whole child—academically, socially, and personally—to thrive in our evolving global community.

Professional Experience, Foundational Leadership Skills & Core Competencies

Instructional Leadership

• Proven elementary (P-8) instructional visionary who can guide transformation, advance high levels of thinking, and champion active learning and experiential education approaches.

Financial & Operations Acumen

• Possesses strong operational skills and has made sound resource allocation decisions, prioritizing students with transparency and accountability that will maximize return on investment for student benefit.

Community-Building Capacity – A Community Connector

• Proven track record of building community to serve as a bridge to parents and community members/organizations of the greater Lincoln 156 community.

Governance & Organizational Skills

• Proven collaborative governance experiences that foster a healthy Board-Superintendent partnership.
• Has guided change management efforts that have influenced stakeholders toward a shared vision while supporting talent to grow authentically.

Communication & Transparency

• Proven transparent and objective decision-making with the ability to influence.
• Promote an innovative learning and open leadership environment for all – students, administration, community, and Board.

Position Qualifications and Foundational Leadership Skills

• A Terminal Degree;
• Illinois Professional Education License with Administrator and Superintendent Endorsement;
• Servant Leadership Orientation.  Put students first in all decisions. Embrace community and see role as service to families, demonstrate intellectual engagement and curiosity, and visionary experience in educational transformation
• Relational & Interpersonal Skills.  Approachable, present, and accessible leadership that will foster authentic relationships with the Board, staff, and community

Application Requirements and Timeline

Please submit an electronic application with a final deadline of January 4, 2026. Applications should include:

1. An electronic portfolio with evidence (linked) to core competencies and skill expectations specifically aligned to updated core competencies on 12/15/2025.
2. A professional resume and/or CV;
3. Three professional references containing full contact information; and
4. A one-page written response to “Lincoln Elementary District First 100-Day Plan.”

How to apply for this job?

1. Register for an account on the HYA website. Or, log in to the HYA website if you already have an account created. Click the Login/Register button at the top of the page to get started.
2. After logging in, click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
3. You will be redirected to the Frontline Education website. This website is where you will submit your application. This website also will require its own unique login and password.