Job Openings
School Superintendent
Qualifications:
- Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
- Successful and significant administrative and teaching experience Contact Supt. David Powell, (217)532-2942, dpowell@hillsboroschools.net
Candidates will be evaluated on their professional merits and successful experience that demonstrates a match for the district, with emphasis on an educational leader who:
• Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
• Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional goals.
• Collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizes community resources.
• Promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by all stakeholders.
• Ensures the management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Has the ability to maximize financial and human resources in support of educational programs in the district.
Join Our Vision:
The top priority at Hillsboro Community Unit School District #3 is the achievement of all students. From early childhood education to college preparatory, career and technical training, and special needs programs, Hillsboro schools offer programs and opportunities for every child to succeed. We combine a focus on reading, writing, and mathematics with a broad range of electives and utilize technology as an integral part of the daily learning experience. A quality and caring staff goes the extra mile to bring out the best in every student, and a supportive community helps enhance those efforts. In Hillsboro, we place a strong emphasis on best practices and data-driven decision-making. Through prudent and sound fiscal management, the Board of Education has provided the necessary resources to support a strong educational system. A new High School Hillsboro building will be completed in the Spring of 2025.
OUR MISSION: THE HILLSBORO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOSTERS A STUDENT-CENTERED CULTURE WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL.
District Overview:
- Location: South-central Illinois, one-hour drive from Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO
- Demographics: Predominantly rural residential and farmland
- Schools: Four schools housed on four campuses
- Communities served: Hillsboro, Witt, Irving, Coffeen, Butler, Panama, Schram City, Taylor Springs, and Donnellson
Community and Educational Excellence:
- Commitment: Dedicated to educational excellence
- Opportunities-Well-rounded curricular and extra-curricular activities, including social/emotional learning
- Technology: District provides technology-rich learning environment
- Support: Multiple types of supports and resources are in place for students
Financial Information:
- Financial Adequacy: 70% (FY23)
- Tier 1
- FY24 Total Budget: $26,200,000 FY24 Ed
- Fund Budget: $17,300,000
- Total Tax Rate: $4.77
Schools: Summative Designation:
Hillsboro High School (9-12) Commendable
Hillsboro Jr. High School (6-8) Commendable
Beckemeyer Elementary School (K-5) Commendable
Coffeen Early Childhood Center N/A
Student Characteristics:
- Total enrollment: 1574 students
- Demographics: White: 92.8% Black: 1% Hispanic: 3.4% Two or More Races: 2.6%
- Other Characteristics: Low Income: 50.5% Students with IEP’s: 22% Homeless: 2.8%
- Performance: Attendance Rate: 91.7% Graduation Rate: 85% Dropout Rate: 2.2% Chronic Absenteeism Rate: 28.2% Student Mobility: 8% Post-Secondary Enrollment: 55%
Staff Information:
- Total Employees: 245
- Total Teachers: 119
- Total Administrators: 9
Union Affiliation and Contract Status:
- Teachers IFT, currently negotiating
- Custodians: Laborer’s International, expires 2028
- Teachers’ Aides: IFT, expires 2026
Click here to view strategic plan:
SEARCH CALENDAR: THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND ALL DATES:
- Accepting Applications Through September 13, 2024
- Salary Offered: Regionally Competitive
- Interviews: October, 2024
- Superintendent Named: November 2024
- Superintendent Start: July 1, 2025
Applicants may apply by mail or email by providing the following:
- Letter of Application
- Resume
- Three letters of reference
- Copies of transcript
- Copy of Illinois Administrative License showing Superintendent’s Endorsement
Submit all paperwork to Supt. David Powell, 1311 Vandalia Road, Hillsboro, IL 62049
email: dpowell@hillsboroschools.net
