ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY The Board of Education of Prospect Heights School District 23, Prospect Heights, Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools to begin work on July 1, 2027.  Salary in the range of $190,000-$220,000 and a competitive benefits package including sick leave, vacation days, personal days, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, TRS/THIS contributions, and professional membership dues, based on successful experience and education. 

PROJECTED TIMELINE Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 by Noon (CST) Screening Interviews: October 27 & 29, 2026 Candidates Presented to Board: November 2026 Board Interviews Candidates: November 2026 New Superintendent Appointed: December 2026/January 2027 New Superintendent Begins: July 1, 2027

All applicants must submit an application packet via email to BOE@D23.org by 12:00p.m. (CST) October 15, 2026

For a complete list of job responsibilities and application instructions, please click HERE or on the attached D23 Superintendent Search Brochure

Prospect Heights School District 23 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 4 schools, 112 teachers and 1,454 students. Total Revenue is $32,890,000 and is trending up. Prospect Heights School District 23 spends $20,536 per student per year on instruction.