Superintendent of Schools
Community High School District 128 - Vernon Hills, Illinois
The Next Leader
Community High School District 128, in Vernon Hills, IL, seeks an inspirational, collaborative
leader who embraces the mission of the district to develop graduates who are DARING
(dreamers/doers, aware, resilient/healthy, inquisitive, nimble, global). The ideal candidate will
have an accomplished record as a leader, outstanding communication skills, visionary
instructional leadership background and a proven track record of collaboration and team-building.
This is a unique and highly rewarding professional opportunity for a qualified and experienced
superintendent to provide leadership to two high-achieving suburban high schools.
The District
Community High School District 128 is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago,
approximately 40 miles from downtown. This area of Lake County is known for its schools, parks,
family-orientation, vibrant communities and overall high quality of life. The District has over 3,000
students enrolled in grades 9–12. The district’s three schools, Libertyville High School, Vernon
Hills High School and the transition school Transition Pathways, serve students from several
communities, including Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Green Oaks, Rondout, Mundelein, and Mettawa.
District 128 students and staff are consistently recognized on the local, state and national levels
for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. District 128 was named the
number one school district in Illinois in the 2019 Best Schools ranking by Niche.com. U.S. News
& World Report ranks LHS 12th and VHHS 15th among Illinois high schools, and in the top 3% of all
public high schools nationally. Both high schools are recipients of the U.S. Department of
Education National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award, with LHS receiving the honor in 2018 and
1990 and VHHS receiving the honor in 2010.
The schools are supported by highly qualified and dedicated faculties and support staff, and by a
hard-working, committed and supportive Board of Education. Additional information about the
school districts may be found at https://www.d128.org
To Apply
To complete an online application, electronically submit a resume, letter of
interest, three up-to-date letters of reference, proof of appropriate licensure and copies of
transcripts to www.bwpassociates.com. The application deadline is December 12, 2024.
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