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.

Unique Professional Experience & Core Competencies To Be Updated on December 2, 2025

Position Qualifications 

• A Terminal Degree; 
• Illinois Professional Education License with Administrator and Superintendent Endorsement;
• Demonstrated success leading comparative district(s); 

Application Requirements and Timeline
Please submit an electronic application by December 22,  2025, for early consideration with a final deadline of January 3, 2026.  Applications should include: 

1. An electronic portfolio (no more than two  pages) with evidence of competencies and skill expectations specifically aligned to  core competencies delivered once the profile is complete on December 2nd, 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.” 

Please contact the HYA Associates listed below if you have any questions. Do not contact the Board of Education or other school district officials.

It is the policy of the District to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The District shall not discriminate in its employment practices and procedures based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. All employment decisions made will be based on individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. This policy extends to but is not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer,

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.