Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | Weslaco ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Superintendent, |
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| Job Title: | Superintendent |
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| Date Posted: | 12/22/2021 |
| Deadline: | 2022-01-16 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JG Consulting has engaged with the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD) to recruit candidates to serve as the Superintendent. The Superintendent must serve as an open, approachable, and ethical leader who is actively and enthusiastically involved while remaining visible within the district and community. Weslaco Independent School Districts leader should be knowledgeable in school finance, budget management, curriculum and human resources, as well as the ability to maintain and increase outside funding sources. Experience in strategic planning and sound management practices, with appropriate planning, analytical and decision-making skills, who sets clear expectations, delegates authority, but remains knowledgeable and accountable for the districts overall progress is highly desirable. Weslaco ISD caters to more than 15,000 bright and talented students and employs more than 2,500 jobs for the proud, growing city of Weslaco. WISD has 19 campuses that all strive to ensure that every child in the district has the opportunity to gain a well-rounded education. Weslaco ISD has excellent programs geared towards building on a solid foundation of academics, athletics, and arts. The award-winning athletic programs produces academically-strong athletes with the ability to continue their education through athletic scholarships. The districts Early College High Schools allow students to earn up to 60 college credit hours while still in high school at no cost to the students. |
| Qualifications: | The Weslaco Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees is seeking a highly qualified educational leader to serve as the Superintendent. The successful candidate should possess the following characteristics and qualifications: A career educator with executive-level leadership experience, preferably five (5) or more years of experience (Doctoral Degree preferred); A thoughtful leader who can build consensus yet make and take responsibility for difficult decisions that are in the best interest of all students and the district; A proven instructional leader with a track record of success proving academic growth for all students; A team builder who has the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in partnership with the Board of Trustees, students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents and community to build a climate of transparency, mutual trust and respect, and cooperation; An exceptional communicator with the ability to convey communication effectively and efficiently in writing and verbally (bilingual preferred); An open, approachable, and ethical leader who is actively and enthusiastically involved and visible within the district and community; Knowledge of school finance, budget management, curriculum and human resources, as well as the ability to maintain and increase outside funding sources; Experience in strategic planning and sound management practices, with appropriate planning, analytical and decision-making skills, who sets clear expectations, delegates authority, but remains knowledgeable and accountable for the districts overall progress; A progressive leader who is committed to serving the district and community for the long term; A visionary leader who builds and strengthens relationships within the community and with local institutions and affiliations. |
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| How To Apply: | https://www.jgconsulting.us/job/weslaco-isd-superintendent/ |
Contact Person:
| Name: | James Guerra |
| Email: | careers@jgconsulting.us |
| Address: | 300 Convent St., Ste. 1330 |
| City: | San Antonio |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78205 |
| Phone: | (888) 765-3731 |
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