Executive Searches

Assisting school boards in hiring top-quality leaders

Recruiting and selecting a superintendent or other key administrators takes time and expertise, which is why the selection procedure and process must be planned carefully. Learn more about IASB Executive Search Process developed to help boards prepare for that decision in this brochure.

The search and selection process includes; conducting a needs assessment, collecting candidate information, keeping records and maintaining contact with educational agencies. The following links will help both districts and candidates with the Executive Search process:

• Searches Currently Open for Application
• Status of Searches with starting date of July 1, 2025

Seeking the Superintendency – January 7, 2026

A collaboration between IASB and the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), this one-day Professional Advancement Seminar is designed to assist individuals seeking employment as superintendent in Illinois. The seminar includes a detailed overview of IASB’s superintendent search process and tips to improve your opportunities for professional advancement in the school administrator field.

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Executive Searches Staff

IASB superintendent searches are coordinated by the Executive Searches staff, who are located in both the Springfield and Lombard offices. For information about any aspect of IASB Executive Searches, please contact any of the staff members listed below: