Superintendent of ECHO Joint Agreement
Apply NowCompany: ECHO Joint Agreement
Location: South Holland, IL 60473
Description:
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
4/1/2025
Location:
Dr. Debra Parrish-Hooks Administrative Center
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Type of employment:
Full-time
Job category:
Superintendent/Special Education Cooperative
Grade level:
Birth through age 22
Duties:
The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the special education cooperative, overseeing all aspects of its operations from academic performance and budget management to community engagement, facility maintenance, and policy implementation. The Superintendent shall ensure a high-quality education for students and be recognized as the State Approved Director of Special Education for the member districts. Overall, the Superintendent must possess advanced oral and written communication skills, strategic and visionary skills with sound technical and analytical abilities. (See Full Job Description)
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification(s):
Reports to:
ECHO Joint Agreement Executive Board of Directors
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$200,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Board Paid life insurance policy; travel stipend/mileage; Major Contributions towards Family Board-Paid Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Tuition reimbursement towards continuing education is available. Participation in Flexible Spending Account available. 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 20 vacation days per year
Additional notes:
The ECHO Cooperative serves students with disabilities and their families in 15 elementary districts and 2 high school districts in communities in South Cook County, Illinois.
*During the hiring process, a firm may be brought in to conduct the search on behalf of ECHO, and any information submitted to ECHO may be shared with that search firm.
District link: www.echoja.org
Job Posting: April 1, 2025
Application deadline: Until filled
Anticipated Start date: July 1, 2025
How to apply: Please apply here
Attachment(s):
Administration
Date Posted:
4/1/2025
Location:
Dr. Debra Parrish-Hooks Administrative Center
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Type of employment:
Full-time
Job category:
Superintendent/Special Education Cooperative
Grade level:
Birth through age 22
Duties:
The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the special education cooperative, overseeing all aspects of its operations from academic performance and budget management to community engagement, facility maintenance, and policy implementation. The Superintendent shall ensure a high-quality education for students and be recognized as the State Approved Director of Special Education for the member districts. Overall, the Superintendent must possess advanced oral and written communication skills, strategic and visionary skills with sound technical and analytical abilities. (See Full Job Description)
Qualifications:
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Superintendent, Director of Special
- Education, and General Administrative/Principal Endorsements required
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws pertaining to education and employment
- Knowledge of special education policies and procedures
- Experience in educational program operations and management
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education funding systems and regulations
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Chief School Business Official (CSBO) Endorsement
Reports to:
ECHO Joint Agreement Executive Board of Directors
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$200,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Board Paid life insurance policy; travel stipend/mileage; Major Contributions towards Family Board-Paid Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Tuition reimbursement towards continuing education is available. Participation in Flexible Spending Account available. 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 20 vacation days per year
Additional notes:
The ECHO Cooperative serves students with disabilities and their families in 15 elementary districts and 2 high school districts in communities in South Cook County, Illinois.
*During the hiring process, a firm may be brought in to conduct the search on behalf of ECHO, and any information submitted to ECHO may be shared with that search firm.
District link: www.echoja.org
Job Posting: April 1, 2025
Application deadline: Until filled
Anticipated Start date: July 1, 2025
How to apply: Please apply here
Attachment(s):
- Superintendent Job Description ECHO JA.pdf