APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT – CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD

This is a confidential search. Only the Lone Finalist will be revealed.

Created as a legally separate entity in or around September, 1914, the District enjoys all rights and privileges accorded political subdivisions of the State of Texas and is fiscally independent. Policy making and legislative authority are vested in the Board of Trustees consisting of seven members. The Board of Trustees is responsible, among other things, for developing policy, adopting the budget, levying taxes, incurring bonded debt, supervising committees, and hiring the superintendent. The superintendent and executive directors are responsible for carrying out the policies of the Board of Trustees and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the District. The Board of Trustees is elected on a non-partisan basis. Board members serve 4 year staggered terms with no more than four board members elected every two years.

The major purpose of the District is to provide public education, PreKinder through twelfth grade, for those who reside within the boundaries of the District. Headquartered in the City of Carrizo Springs, Texas, the District serves all of Dimmit County, Texas including the towns of Asherton and Big Wells, Texas. The District serves several unincorporated areas including Brundage, Carrizo Hill and Catarina.

Types of programs offered by the District include basic instruction, special education, vocational

education, bilingual education, and a gifted and talented program. In order to facilitate providing these programs, the District operates one traditional high school, one junior high school, one intermediate school, and one elementary school. These school district campus facilities range in age from 6 to in excess of 50 years of age.

The District serves 2,211 students.

The Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees is seeking an educational leader to serve as the Superintendent of Schools.

The successful candidate is one who:

• Possesses or proves eligibility for a Texas Superintendent Certification; 

• Has experience as a teacher and an administrator with at least five (5) years of leadership experience in school administration. Superintendent experience strongly preferred; 

• Has an established record as a proven leader of academic growth for all students in a diverse community; 

• Commits to be a team builder, working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, students, staff, parents and community to build a climate of transparency, mutual trust, and cooperation; 

• Emphasizes student performance through a comprehensive educational program for post-secondary success, including non-traditional pathways; 

• Possesses a reputation as an open, approachable, ethical, and enthusiastic leader who is actively involved and visible amongst the district and community; 

• Has knowledge of school finance, budget management and human resources with experience in facilities management; 

• Sets clear expectations, is able to delegate authority, but remains knowledgeable and accountable for the district’s overall progress; 

• Has experience in developing strong UIL academic, athletics, and fine arts success; 

• Is willing to live in the Carrizo Springs CISD community and be committed to Carrizo Springs CISD for the long-term; 

• Has a history of strong team building with the ability to strategically plan and carry out the district’s vision and mission of excellence at all levels and in all departments; 

• Is a visionary that has proven success in implementing cutting-edge technology and instructional strategies in today’s classroom; 

• Has knowledge of preventive maintenance and experience in the operations of all district business as well as experience dealing with school construction both in planning new or renovation of existing facilities.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and Benefits:                                                    Negotiable, depending on experience

Criminal History/Background:                                        Required

Fingerprinting:                                                            Required

Residence Requirement:                                              Must live in district

The application file should include:

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Brief Description of Major Accomplishments/Career Vita
• List of Five (5) References
• Verification of Superintendent Certification
• College/University Transcripts
• Copies of Certificate(s)

Electronic submittal is preferred: Electronic applications may be submitted to: jcruz@jca-law.com

(A reply email will be sent to confirm submission has been received.)

Applications may also be mailed to:

Juan J. Cruz

1. Cruz & Associates, LLC

       216 W. Village Blvd., Suite 202

       Laredo, Texas 78041

(You will receive an email to confirm submission has been received.)

Application Deadline: September 30, 2018

All applications will be treated confidentially and only the Lone Finalist will be revealed. Applicants are not to contact any members of the Board of Trustees. The final selection and appointment is the sole responsibility of the Board of Trustees. All personnel of the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District are employed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. For clarification and application inquiries, call (956) 717-1300. 

Timeline for Carrizo Springs CISD

Superintendent Search

7/12/2018                    Firm selected to conduct search

7/18/2018                    Post Superintendent job vacancy

6 to 8 weeks later       Close the application window for the position

(approx. 9/28/18)

10 to 14 days later       1.   Firm will review all applications

(approx. 10/10/18)     2.   Firm will perform initial background checks.

3. Firm will present binder to Board of Trustees.
4. Board of Trustees will approve list of semi-finalists.
5. Board will develop/approve questions for semi-finalists.

                                    *Items three, four and five necessitate a board meeting

5 to 7 days later         Board will meet to interview semi-finalist candidates.

(approx. 10/15 – 10/17)

Approx. 10/17/2018   After interviewing last semi-finalist candidate, Board meets to discuss all semi-finalist interviews and to select the 2 or 3 candidates they would like to bring back for a second round of interviews.   

Approx. 10/22/18       Board conducts second set of interviews and names a Finalist.

Approx. 11/12/18       Board hires new Superintendent

VERIFICATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPLICATION

Please attach a brief explanation for any circumstances arising from the questions below that you are unable to initial. I hereby certify that none of the listed conditions have occurred by initialing each of the following:

            I have never left any educational school-related employment, voluntarily or involuntarily, while the subject of an inquiry, review, or investigation of alleged misconduct or alleged violation of the professional standards of conduct or had reason to believe such investigation was imminent.

            I am currently not the subject of an inquiry, review or investigation for alleged misconduct or alleged violation of the professional standards of conduct.

            I have never failed to complete a contract for educational services in any educational or school-related position because of any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of the professional standards of conduct.

            I have never had a professional certificate, credential or license of any kind revoked or suspended, nor have I been placed on probationary status for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of the professional standards of conduct.

            I have never been denied a professional license for which I applied or was granted a professional license on a conditional or probationary basis for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of the professional standards of conduct.

            I have never surrendered a professional license of any kind before its expiration.

            I have never been disciplined by any public agency responsible for licensure of any kind, including, but not limited to, educational licensure.

            I have never been convicted or been granted conditional discharge by a court for any: (a) felony, (b) misdemeanor, or (c) major traffic violation, such as: driving under the influence of intoxicants or drugs; reckless driving; fleeing from or attempting to elude a police officer; driving while my license was suspended, revoked or used in violation of any license restriction; or failure to perform the duties of a driver or witness at an accident.

            I have never entered a plea of guilty or no contest relative to any charge for an offense listed in the question above.

            I have never had any civil judgment or other court order entered against me resulting from abuse, assault, battery, harassment, intimidation, neglect, stalking or other threatening behavior toward other persons.

            I have never been the subject of a substantiated report of child abuse or sexual misconduct involving a K-12 student or minor child.

            I am currently not the subject of an ongoing investigation related to a report of suspected child abuse or sexual misconduct (involving a K-12 student or minor child).

CERTIFICATION OF VERIFICATION

The information that I have provided in this Verification of Superintendent Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have answered all of the questions to the best of my ability and I have not knowingly withheld information that would negatively affect my application. Any misrepresentations or omissions of fact in this application, any materials submitted with this application, or during interviews may be cause for rejection of this application or subsequent dismissal from employment, if hired.

I hereby authorize all my current and former employers who are education providers to disclose the (a) dates of my employment; (b) whether I was the subject of any substantiated reports of child abuse or sexual misconduct related to my employment; (c) the dates of any substantiated reports; (d) the definitions of child abuse and sexual misconduct used by the education provider when the determination was made that any reports were substantiated; and (e) the definitions of child abuse and sexual misconduct used by my education provider employer to determine whether any reports were substantiated.

I authorize my listed references, current and past employers and educational institutions, and anyone else who has information about my work history, education qualifications, or fitness to perform the position of superintendent to provide such information to the school district for which I have completed an employment application. I release the school district and all persons providing this information to the school district from any liability whatsoever for obtaining and providing that information, regardless of the results.

I acknowledge that finalists in this superintendent search may be subject to criminal records check by the school district and a license review through the State Board for Educator Certification or any other relevant state-licensing agency related to my employment.

I acknowledge that the school district may conduct an Internet search, reference checks, background investigations and confirmation of employment as a part of this application.

Signature of Applicant:                                                                               

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