Superintendent, Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Job overview

The Superintendent role is onsite in Evanston, IL, serving Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The salary is $260,000–$300,000 annually. The district serves approximately 6,000 students across 17 Pre-K–8 schools in Evanston and Skokie. The superintendent leads academic, operational, and financial work in partnership with the elected school board, staff, families, and community. The role is intended to improve student outcomes, close opportunity gaps, and establish a sustainable foundation for the district’s future.

What you'll do

• Set academic expectations and monitor student outcomes
• develop accountability frameworks and advance culturally responsive teaching
• align community partners around district goals
• recruit and retain staff
• manage budgets and long-term financial planning
• work transparently with the school board
• build systems for implementation and accountability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

superintendent

evanston/skokie school district 65

evanston il

$260k–$300k/year

public education

school district leadership

academic outcomes

equity

financial management

school board partnership

pre-k–8

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• A comprehensive benefits package will be included in the offer for the selected finalist
• details to be discussed during interviews.

Why this role

The district is seeking a leader to build on a multi-year financial plan and focus on closing opportunity gaps for Black, Latino, multilingual, and special education students.

About the employer

Alma Advisory Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.