Superintendent

Posted 9/14/2026

Laneville ISD seeks an innovative, student-driven leader for Superintendent of Schools beginning approximately November 1, 2026.

Laneville ISD is a growing district in Rusk County, Texas. Laneville ISD has approximately 125 students and 30 employees, serving grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Laneville ISD boasts rigorous and engaging academic, extra-curricular, and athletic offerings for all students.

Our Mission at Laneville ISD is to inspire and equip ALL students with the ability and knowledge needed to pursue their futures.

Laneville ISD is a District of Innovation.

Job Requirements:
? Master’s Degree in educational administration from an accredited college or university
? Valid Texas Superintendent Certificate
? Five years of leadership in school administration
? Experience as a high school administrator preferred
? Prior experience in a similarly situated Texas school district preferred

Apply to:
@ Superintendent Search
Laneville ISD Board of Trustees
? Rebecca Lanham
7415 FM 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667

OR

Email to lanhamr@lanevilleisd.org with SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH in the subject line.

Apply by providing 1 copy of application packet via e-mail, mail, or hand delivery.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Application submission:
Please include the following with your submission:
? Letter of interest
? Current résumé
? Texas Superintendent certificate copy
? References (minimum of 3)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management
1. Be informed about all aspects of the instructional program and ensure that there is a
continuous focus on improving student academic performance.
2. Work with the staff, board, and community to plan curriculum.
3. Develop, evaluate, and revise the district improvement plan annually with the assistance of
the district-level committee.
4. Prepare reports and assist the board in evaluating the effectiveness of school programs.
School or Organization Morale
5. Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.
6. Provide for two-way communication with district personnel.
School or Organization Improvement
7. Conduct periodic evaluations of all programs and operations to determine improvements
needed to reach goals of district and campus improvement plans.
8. Use a collaborative decision-making and problem-solving process when appropriate.
9. Promote goal-oriented performance and support the achievement of campus performance
objectives (academic excellence indicators).
Personnel Management
10. Recommend the number and types of positions needed to carry out district functions
effectively and organize the district’s central administration.
11. Promote a positive work environment that fosters high staff morale and excellence in the
district.
12. Employ non-contractual personnel. Recommend contractual personnel for employment.
13. Assign and reassign all personnel. Exercise final authority over transfer of educators due
to enrollment shifts or program changes.
14. Define the duties of all personnel.
15. Direct and supervise the staff evaluation program.
16. Initiate the termination or suspension of employees or non-renewal of term-contract
personnel. Dismiss non-contractual personnel.
17. Serve as liaison between the board and staff.
18. Develop and recommend pay systems, pay increases, or pay adjustments for personnel
and administer pay systems.
19. Support all professional development activities.