Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official

East Maine School District 63 is seeking an outstanding educational leader to serve as its next Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official for this fully in-person role. The ideal candidate for the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official position will demonstrate: Proven success in various leadership roles and demonstrated ability to lead a business office and operations team.

Cultural competence and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. High expectations for self and others, consistently backed by follow-through. Expertise in developing annual district budgets using program budgeting procedures, maintaining a five-year financial projections model, and presenting clear budget justifications to the Board of Education. Proven success in supervising district-wide financial reporting, managing internal/activity controls, ensuring compliance with state and federal grant activities, and executing audit recommendations cleanly.

Ability to model complex financial and benefit data for collective bargaining, participate constructively in union negotiations, and manage payroll/withholding administration. Strong knowledge of long-range facility planning, student population forecasting, bond amortization, and managing professional contracts with architects, engineers, and construction managers. Mastery of public bidding protocols, cooperative purchasing, vendor contract negotiations, and fixed-asset inventory tracking in coordination with third-party appraisers.

Hands-on experience directing workers' compensation, property, liability, auto, and student insurance programs, as well as negotiating competitive employee health insurance offerings. Capability to effectively administer District student transportation routes and budgets, as well as oversee food service operations and federal free/reduced-price meal subsidy compliance. Demonstrated ability to serve as a key advisor to the Superintendent and Board on financial strategy, policy formulation, and aligning business operations with the district's core instructional mission.

Master's degree in Finance, School Business Administration, or a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Possession of a Professional Educator License, paired with preferred certifications such as Chief School Business Official (CSBO), or Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) (Will work with candidates who hold a Certified Public Accountant License to earn the necessary certifications.) (Earlier Start Date Can Be Negotiated) Preferred Experience: Prior successful experience in the private sector or in central office school administration.

The position offers the opportunity for long-term growth and an enriching career in a district committed to supporting high achievement and celebrating our diverse community. Approximately 6 miles east of Lake Michigan, East Maine District 63 is surrounded by the Villages of Glenview, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Niles, and Des Plaines. District 63 has a total of seven schools. An early childhood center, five elementary schools, and one middle school.

We also house a family resource center. The salary range for the position is $192,000 to $222,000, accompanied by a competitive benefits package. Board-funded Pension Contribution (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Board-funded medical insurance payments (Paid Family) Long-term disability and term life insurance Automobile & cell phone stipend Illinois ASBO Membership Please note that this will be a rolling search, with applications reviewed as they are submitted.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 See the attached job description for more information Chief School Business Official endorsement required This posting is for an in-person position.