Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Lake Travis ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Superintendent, |
| Position: | Superintendent, |
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| Job Title: | Superintendent |
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| Date Posted: | 3/27/2025 |
| Deadline: | 2025-04-11 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JG Consulting has engaged with Lake Travis Independent School District to recruit qualified candidates to serve as the Superintendent. The Lake Travis Independent School District is a 6A district located alongside the south shore of picturesque Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country, about 20 miles west of Austin. The district encompasses 118.2 square miles that are bound by the shores of Lake Travis on the north, Travis and Hays county lines on the south, the Pedernales River to the west, and Lake Austin and Barton Creek to the east. Their reputation for excellence in academic and extracurricular programs, modern and well-equipped facilities and dedicated, highly-qualified staff are a few of the many reasons why Lake Travis ISD is 'The Destination District’ for thousands of families. Recent accomplishments include: - A school-record 70 seniors at Lake Travis High School earned recognition by the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program for exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies; seven students earned "Finalist" designation Lake Travis High School earned recognition as a 2021-2022 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School; it is one of just 191 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW (Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Engineering) - Lake Travis High School Men’s Soccer captured the 2022 UIL Class 6A state championship, claiming the first soccer state title in school history; Lake Travis also became the first Austin-area men’s team to win a UIL state championship in soccer - Two students at Lake Travis High School earned recognition as National Medalists under the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers; according to the alliance, these students have been identified by panels of creative professionals as the most talented young artists and writers in the nation - The Lake Travis High School Cavalettes earned National Champion designation for their competition dances at the 2022 Crowd Pleasers Dance Texas National Showcase; the Cavalettes received top honors in Production and Pom as well as for their overall academic performance with an average GPA of 4.89 |
| Qualifications: | Visionary Leadership with Integrity & Accountability: - Decisive and results-driven, ensuring high expectations across the district - High moral character with strong ethics, transparency, and integrity - A bold and confident leader who is capable of making tough decisions - Holds themselves and others accountable for student outcomes, fiscal responsibility, and operational efficiency - Proactive in addressing challenges with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset Commitment to Academic Excellence & Innovation: - A champion for all students, prioritizing academic achievement and continuous improvement - Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to drive student success - Innovative thinker who embraces cutting-edge educational strategies, including AI, STEM, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Ensures access to high-quality education, closing achievement gaps and supporting special education initiatives - Values all academics and extracurricular programs, ensuring well-rounded opportunities for students Strategic & Financial Stewardship: - Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets - Mastery of long-term strategic planning, facility management, and school finance complexities - Experience with bond management and overseeing large-scale district operations, including rezoning and school expansion - Data-driven decision-maker who uses evidence-based strategies to allocate resources effectively - Capable of navigating district growth challenges, including teacher housing affordability and funding constraints Community Engagement & Relationship Building: - A visible and engaged leader, present in schools and throughout the community - Skilled at rebuilding trust, fostering unity, and addressing community concerns with transparency - Politically savvy, able to navigate diverse opinions while keeping education as the top priority - Empowers teachers and staff, ensuring a strong culture of collaboration and morale - Charismatic communicator, dedicated to engaging students, parents, staff, and board members effectively and continuously Effective Management of Growth & Change: - Pioneering leader who can anticipate and respond to evolving educational and community needs - Understands enrollment growth trends and can strategically manage facilities, staffing, and rezoning efforts - Resilient and thick-skinned, able to handle public scrutiny and criticism professionally - Ensures a safe, inclusive, and high-performing district, balancing innovation with operational excellence in the new competitive public education environment Experience & Qualifications: - Proven track record of leadership in a similar size or larger district - Experience in comparable high-performing school districts is preferred - Background in education, having served as a teacher, principal, or district-level administrator - Doctoral degree preferred, but equivalent experience with demonstrated results will be considered - Ability to interact with other governmental agencies, work effectively with the school board, and maintain a student-first approach Student-Centered Leadership & Culture Building: - Invested and involved in the Lake Travis community, ensuring strong cultural alignment - Focused on creating a positive school culture, ensuring staff retention and student success - Leads with transparency, building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders - Sets the highest standards for ethical leadership - Ensuring the district remains the 'destination district’ |
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| How To Apply: | https://careers.jgconsulting.us/jobs/Careers/662808000005310005/Superintendent---Lake-Travis-Independent-School-District?source=CareerSite |
Contact Person:
| Name: | James Guerra |
| Email: | careers@jgconsulting.us |
| Address: | 3322 Ranch Road 620 South |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78738-6801 |
| Phone: | (888) 765-3731 |
| Fax: | (512) 533-6001 |