Superintendent

The Board of Education of Shiloh Village School District #85 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. The Board wishes to select a superintendent who will begin work on July 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year.

A multi-year employment contract is expected to be negotiated with the final candidate. Salary and benefits will be based on experience and expertise with a salary range expected to be $115,000 to $135,000. In addition, the Board will provide health insurance, life insurance, sick days, personal days, vacation days, professional dues, cell phone allowance, and TRS pension.
LOCATION – Shiloh Village SD #85 is located approximately 20 miles east of St. Louis, MO.
TYPE — PreK-8; 623 Students.
OFFICE — 125 Diamond Court, Shiloh, IL 62269.
STAFF — 2 Principals, 40 Teachers, 60 Support Personnel.
CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL – Superintendent, Business Office Manager, Coordinator of Curriculum and Student Services, Director of Technology, 2 Principals, and 2 Secretaries.
CURRICULUM — Shiloh Village School District #85 offers a comprehensive, newly evolved, multifaceted, and dynamic curriculum based on the Illinois Learning Standards. The academic and co-curricular programming is challenging and includes exposure to the fine arts, technology, and daily physical education.

IDEAL CANDIDATE – Candidates will be evaluated on their professional merits and successful experience that demonstrates a good match for the district, with emphasis on the following, specified by the Board of Education. The Superintendent of our district should be an educational leader who:
Fosters a professional culture for educators focused on engagement, accountability, and empowerment.
Ensures an inclusive, safe school environment.
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills/is genuinely collaborative.
Develops and supports rigorous, clear systems for curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Facilitates meaningful, authentic, and ongoing family/community engagement.
Develops and works cooperatively with the Board of Education.
Develops and enacts a shared mission, vision, and core values to advance a high-quality education.
Shiloh #85 has a culture that wishes to be preserved and expanded upon.
Previous successful teaching and administrative experience is required.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will not live more than 50 miles from the school buildings.
All applicants must apply online by 12:00 noon. (CST) May 30, 2025 and upload the following documents to receive consideration:
A formal letter of application indicating your desire to be a candidate for this position.
A formal resume that includes a summary of achievements in all educational positions, educational vision, and goals, personal leadership philosophy and reasons for your interest in this position.
At least three recent letters of reference dated within the last three years.
Copies of transcripts from each college/university attended. (Please redact/remove your social security number and birthdate before uploading any of these items).
Proof of qualification and licensure to be a superintendent in the state of Illinois (copy of the administrative licensure with all related endorsements*) or other evidence showing qualification to be a superintendent in another state. (Please redact/remove your birthdate before you upload this document).
Application Deadline:
May 30, 2025 by Noon (CST)

Candidates Presented to Board:
June, 2025

Board Interviews Candidates:
June 2025

New Superintendent Appointed:
June 2025

New Superintendent Begins:
July 1, 2026

APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS.

Shiloh Village SD#85 is an equal opportunity employer, and the Illinois Association of School Boards is an equal opportunity employment search agency.