TrueNorth Executive Director

TrueNorth Special Education Cooperative 804 is seeking a dynamic and dedicated leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

Please note that although this position is posted on Glenbrook High School District 225's hiring platform, it is with TrueNorth, and all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process will be managed directly by TrueNorth.

Are you ready to lead a premier special education cooperative dedicated to bringing out the possibilities in every learner, every day? TrueNorth Special Education Cooperative 804 is seeking an exceptional, student-centered leader as our next Executive Director.

Serving 17 dynamic member districts across Chicago's northern suburbs, TrueNorth is supported by an annual operating budget of $29.27 million and a dedicated team of approximately 250 professionals. From our North Shore Academy Therapeutic Day School campus to robust Early Childhood and Transition programs, TrueNorth delivers direct instruction, comprehensive programs, and expert clinical consultation serving hundreds of students directly.

We invite all interested candidates to review the position details in this brochure and job description. For questions or inquiries, please contact any of the following:

• Dr. Jimmy Gunnell, TrueNorth Interim Executive Director, at (847) 831-5100 or jgunnell@truenorth804.org
• Mr. Jim Nelson, TrueNorth Interim Executive Director, at (847) 831-5100 or jnelson@truenorth804.org
• Dr. Lisa Leali, Lake Bluff School District 65 Superintendent and TrueNorth Executive Committee Chair, at (847) 234-9400 or lleali@lb65.org
• Dr. Catherine Wang, Glencoe School District 35 Superintendent and TrueNorth Executive Committee Vice-Chair, at (847) 835-7800 or wangc@glencoeschools.org