Superintendent Search
Superintendent Search Announcement
Introduction
The Board of Trustees of Commerce Independent School District (CISD) is conducting a comprehensive search for an innovative and student-focused educational leader to fill the role of Superintendent of Schools.
Commerce ISD
Commerce ISD is a rural AAA school district located 60 miles Northeast of Dallas, Texas. CISD serves 1500 students across four campuses with a 19.7 million dollar budget. As a diverse community in a college town, CISD has both unparalleled opportunities and unique challenges.
Superintendent Qualifications
- Possess a Texas Superintendent Certification;
- Professional educator with experience as a teacher and administrator with high standards and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience; central office experience preferred;
- Responsible supervisor who demonstrates knowledge of school finance and budget management experience with appropriate planning and decision making skills;
- Fair leader that has demonstrated skill in supervising employees at all levels including establishing goals, completing evaluations and stimulating growth; proven experience in recruiting and retaining high quality staff;
- Forward-thinking individual who can develop and recommend to the board long-range plans regarding student/community needs, staffing and current trends;
- Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills who can make and defend difficult decisions that are best for students and the school district;
- Community leader with a reputation as an ethical, approachable, open-minded, and enthusiastic personality who is involved and visible throughout the district and community;
- Innovative problem solver that is committed to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, staff, students, parents and local university to build a climate of transparency, unity, mutual trust, accountability and cooperation;
Conditions of Employment
Salary and Benefits: Negotiable, depending on experience
Criminal History/Background: Required
Fingerprinting: Required
Residence Requirement: Must live in the district
Criminal History/Background: Required
Fingerprinting: Required
Residence Requirement: Must live in the district
Applications:
Application documents requested:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Please send the completed application documents and all other application related documents to suptsearches@wabsa.com.
This search is being conducted by the Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; however, completed applications and other required documents will be collected and made available to the Board through the Walsh Gallegos Law Firm. Do not send application materials directly to Board members or to the District.
Any questions? Please contact:
Charlie Alderman
Email: charlie.alderman@commerceisd.org
Phone: (903)886-3755
Charlie Alderman
Email: charlie.alderman@commerceisd.org
Phone: (903)886-3755
Important Dates
- January 17, 2025 - Application Deadline
- Week of January 20 - Application Review by Board
- Week of February 3 - First Round Interviews
- Week of February 24 - Finalist Interviews
- March 24, 2025 - Name Lone Finalist
- April 22, 2025 - Approve Superintendent