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Peoria Public Schools' Superintendent Seach

"Where Remarkable Happens Everyday!"

Position Title: 
Superintendent of Schools

District:
Peoria Public School District

Peoria, Illinois

 

District Description: Peoria Public School District in Illinois is a diverse district with approximately 13,600 students. There are 27 schools in all: 15 Primary Schools, 13 Middle Schools, 3 High Schools, and 6 Alternative Programs/Schools. Our mission is to ensure each student's academic achievement and personal success through personalized learning, social-emotional learning and educational equity, as we re-imagine education that ignites passion and empowers students to be responsible and successful. In Peoria, we value resilience, adaptability, hope, equity for all, respect, connection, and innovation.

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Position Description: The Peoria School District is seeking an outstanding educational leader to fill the position of Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will:

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  • demonstrate leadership ability and is comfortable leading instructional initiatives

  • communicate openly, honestly and effectively with all stakeholders

  • possesses an understanding of a diverse school population and will advocate for the needs of all children in a complex community with high expectations and challenges

  • knowledgeable and/or experience with business management, facilities, personnel management, collective bargaining negotiations, and budgeting that exhibits fiscal responsibility and acumen through appropriate allocation of resources

  • exemplifies visible, honest, and transparent leadership that will build trust that lead to the unification of stakeholders 

  • invest in the community by being visible, approachable, and actively engaged in district and community events

  • exert confident, decisive and resilient leadership that uses data to drive thoughtful decisions-making

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Residency in the district is preferred but not required.

 

 

Overall Qualifications of the Potential Candidate:

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  • Forward-thinking leader who understands the challenges and changes in the educational environment and capable of implementing systems that will help the district grow and thrive.

  • Educational leader that can build upon the academic goals of the school district by leveraging instructional programming for all students while effectively managing the necessary changes deemed necessary to enhance and promote student success

  • Transformative leader that possesses exceptional skills and strategies to spearhead the district's mission and vision while cultivating trust and partnerships among and between all stakeholders.

  • Proactive leader with exemplary communication skills; one who is approachable, and visible throughout our schools and community. A leader who embraces the traditions of our past but has the vision to work with the entire school community to ensure that the future needs of all students are being met.

  • Collaborative leader with the willingness to empower, trust and delegate authority to the district’s leaders and staff while holding them accountable. 

  • CEO that will work with the Board of Education through sound governance and defined roles and responsibilities.


Qualified applicants should submit the following no later than TBC:

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  • a cover letter

  • a complete, current résumé or curriculum vitae

  • a completed application

  • college transcripts and evidence of Illinois Administrative certification

  • three current professional letters of recommendations and two personal recommendations

Selection Timeline:

  • August 31, 2025: Application deadline

  • November 2025: Interviews

  • February 2026: Board of Education appoints successful candidate

  • May 2026: Transition to the Superintendency

  • July 1, 2026: Anticipated start date

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Application materials can be found at: https://www.ftheducation.org

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Salary Range:
The Board of Education is prepared to offer a contract with a competitive salary based on professional background and educational experience.

Position Available: 
07/01/2026

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Contact Information: 

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The Peoria Public School District Board of Education is being assisted in the search by FTH Education Group Founder and CEO former Superintendent Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. While the Board of Education will make the final decision, Dr. Milton will serve as the contact person for all applicants. His contact information is: 


Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. (817) 994 – 7079 or email address: onelgroup1@aol.com

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Application deadline: TBC

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