Job Details
| Region: | 10 |
| School District/Employer: | Richardson ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
| Position: | Area Superintendent |
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| Job Title: | Area Superintendent (Learning Community TBD) |
| School: | Richardson ISD Administration |
| Campus Description: | Administration Building |
| Date Posted: | 3/25/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 2 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | To provide effective leadership and management for both elementary and secondary schools. The selected candidate must possess strong organizational, pedagogical, and interpersonal skills to guide campus and central administrators in a collaborative and coordinated effort. This role focuses on supporting individual campuses to successfully implement district-wide initiatives, strengthen instructional planning and delivery, enhance leadership capacity, and ensure efficient school operations. General Responsibilities & Skills: -Demonstrate confidence, composure, sound judgment, sensitivity, and integrity when addressing complex educational challenges -Show a strong record of instructional and organizational success as a campus leader -Model effective leadership and build leadership among assistant principals and principals -Support principals in implementing district initiatives -Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a cohesive PreK-12 instructional model -Demonstrate strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to balance the needs of central administration, campus staff, students, parents, and the community -Provide effective coaching and mentoring to campus leaders -Foster trust, professionalism, and respect among colleagues -Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain a positive public presence -Communicate effectively with board members, administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members -Lead the planning, development, implementation, and supervision of high-quality, research-based instructional programs -Work effectively as a collaborative team member -Maintain the vision and determination to establish, support, and uphold high standards for professional growth and instructional leadership -Use data to guide decision-making, generate solutions, and implement improvement efforts -Analyze student performance data and oversee improvement and enrichment plans to support growth for all campuses -Articulate and support the district's vision for academic, curricular, extracurricular, and campus culture initiatives and systems -Monitor benchmark data such as discipline, attendance, and academic performance to identify trends and share effective practices -Maintain visibility and accessibility through frequent visits to assigned campuses -Ensure effective implementation of district curriculum aligned with established standards -Oversee elementary and secondary instructional programs, including core content, intervention, and assessment -Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous student improvement aligned with district priorities -Monitor campus scheduling to ensure compliance with district policies -Support high schools in planning, coordinating rehearsals and executing graduation ceremonies -Report instructional outcomes to the Superintendent's Cabinet and support continuous improvement across campuses -Implement relevant components of the District Improvement Plan -Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Department on short- and long-term plans for instructional programs -Develop and implement quality methods for instructional improvement -Partner with other assistant superintendents to address cross-divisional challenges -Monitor the effective use of district funds to support instructional outcomes -Collaborate with Student Services on schoolwide discipline and education programs -Prepare reports for the Superintendent and Board of Trustees -Represent the district at school, district, and community events -Support leadership development for aspiring campus administrators -Provide input to the Superintendent on the selection and assignment of campus administrators -Implement the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System {TPESS) -Support principals in implementing the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System {TTESS) -Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership |
| Qualifications: | ● Minimum of a master’s degree in education required ● Valid Texas Mid-Management, principal or superintendent certification preferred ● Significant experience as an elementary and/or secondary campus principal ● Exhibit evidence of success in maximizing student performance, leadership, and operational effectiveness |
| Salary Range: | $150,000 - $160,000 |
| Benefits: | Dental Insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health Insurance Vision Insurance |
| How To Apply: | RISD Website: https://www.applitrack.com/risd/OnlineApp/_application.aspx?starting=true |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Jennie Bates |
| Email: | jennie.bates@risd.org |
| Address: | 400 South Greenville Avenue |
| City: | Richardson |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 75081-4181 |
| Phone: | (972) 897-0716 |
| Fax: | (469) 593-0402 |