Joliet Public Schools District 86
420 North Raynor Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
Leadership Position Available:
- Superintendent of Schools
Joliet Public Schools District 86 covers 26.4 square miles in Joliet, Illinois and is located in Will County. District 86 is the third-largest elementary school district in Illinois with approximately 9,300 students from diverse backgrounds. The district serves a substantial multilingual learner community, with over 3,200 students enrolled in multilingual programs, and provides early education to 300+ preschool learners. The district serves Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade with 14 elementary schools, 4 junior high schools, an early childhood center, and an alternative school.
District’s Mission Statement
Joliet Public Schools District 86 provides a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for students to grow, lead, and thrive by empowering staff, collaborating with families, and embracing our diverse community.
District Profile
- Employment: 1,508 employees, including 768 teachers
- Enrollment: 9,295 students
- Demographics:
- 71% Hispanic
- 18% African-American
- 7% Caucasian
- 4% Multi
- Special Education Students: 18.7%
- English Language Learners: 37.7%
- Low Income: 95.3%
- Attendance Rate: 92%
- District Budget: Over $292M including capital projects
- The district is at 74.9 adequacy on the Evidence Based Funding formula according to the Illinois State Board of Education and was classified as Tier 1.
- Per pupil expenditure: $17,844.92
- Average class size: 19 students: 1 Teacher
- Two Award Winning Magnet Programs
- Robust Fine Arts program
To apply for this outstanding leadership opportunity please visit www.schoolexecconnect.com. Successful applicants must have successful executive or administrative experience. A salary range between $235,000 – $265,000 and benefits package will be offered. Applications accepted through October 1, 2026. The new Superintendent will assume duties on or before July 1, 2027.
Joliet Public Schools District 86
https://www.joliet86.org/
To apply on-line apply through this link: click here
For more specific information regarding the timeline, the search process or the district please contact the search consultants via email below. Please make sure to include your full name, email address and the best phone number to contact you along with any questions you may have:
Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez, 312-961-1271, elizabeth.alvarez@schoolexecconnect.com
Dr. Kevin Suchinski, 773-368-7080, kevin.suchinski@schoolexecconnect.com
