CANDIDATE PROFILE

The new Superintendent of Decatur ISD will be a transformational leader who is focused on student achievement and District stability. The future Superintendent will become the face of the district to our students, parents, staff, and community. The candidate must be a person of integrity and an effective communicator with all stakeholders. The selected candidate will have demonstrated the necessary financial oversight skills to successfully guide the District through tough economic times.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, staff, students, parents and community to build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation;
• Ability to provide a clear, compelling vision for the future;
• A highly effective communicator and “people person” with strong interpersonal skills and a proven record of maintaining effective two-way communication with all stakeholders;
• Ability to analyze critical needs of the district and work collaboratively to design, implement, refine, and evaluate instructional programs in order to continuously improve the district;
• Strong background in school finance and successful budget development;
• Ability to navigate the local and state political landscape to plot a course leading Decatur ISD to achieve academic, fiscal and physical success;
• A professional educator with experience as a successful teacher, campus and/or central office administrator, and/or superintendent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree- Required; Doctoral Degree- Preferred
• Texas Superintendent Certification- Required
• Principal Experience- Required; Central Office Experience- Preferred
• Ten (10) years’ education experience with at least five (5) years teaching experience
• Advanced leadership and communication skills
• Residency within Decatur ISD

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Decatur ISD values their teachers, professional support staff and administrators. We are one of the top paying school districts in the Wise County area, and are competitive across the State regardless of size of district. Compensation and benefits for the Decatur ISD Superintendent are negotiable and commensurate with the candidate's experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.decaturisd.us to access the official application. In addition to the official application, the candidate should submit a digital copy of their application packet to Board President, Dylan Barnes.
The packet must include the following documents to be considered a viable candidate: letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation (one from each of the last three employers), all higher education transcripts, copy of Texas Superintendent Certification, and 3 minute video (explaining how his/her skill set, background, and expertise would be a win-win for Decatur ISD, its students, employees, and the community. The candidate should also review all DISD-related data found online and highlight in the video what their top three priorities would be during their first year of employment and top five priorities in the first three years of employment).

All required documents must be received no later than 5:00 PM May 5, 2024. Employment start date will occur in mid June 2024. Please do not call for information, rather send an email to President Dylan Barnes. Candidates must submit their digital application packet to dylan.barnes@decaturisd.us.

Persons interested in applying should submit a completed application package, which MUST include: Letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation (one from each of the last three employers), all transcripts, copy of Texas Superintendent Certification, 3 minute video (explaining how his/her skill set, background, and expertise would be a win-win for Decatur ISD, its students, employees, and the community. The candidate should also review all DISD-related data found online and highlight in the video what their top three priorities would be during their first year of employment and top five priorities in the first three years of employment.). NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW. The submitted application packet will remain active until the position is filled, then placed into an inactive file. You should submit your digital employment information to dylan.barnes@decaturisd.us.

Non-discrimination Notice: It is the policy of Decatur Independent School District (DISD) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For further information about your rights, contact Decatur ISD. Decatur ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.