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South Texas ISD

Superintendent

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. ONLY THE LONE FINALIST WILL BE REVEALED.

District Web Site: https://www.stisd.net/
ESC Region: 1
Timeline:  Pending Planning Meeting
Community involvement sessions: Online
Application Deadline: TBD
Review of applications:  TBD
First-round interviews: TBD
Follow-up interview preparation: TBD
Second-round interviews: TBD
Vote to name finalist: TBD
Vote to hire TBD

 

Mission Statement

To provide students with diverse and meaningful learning experiences that will empower them with the knowledge, skills, and character to become leaders and innovators in a global society. 

About Community: Mercedes, located in Hidalgo county, is one of the oldest cities in the Rio Grande Valley. Known for its prestige and importance in the region's agricultural economy, the city is called "The Queen of the Valley".  South Texas ISD is headquarted in Mercedes, Texas and is rare in that it is the only all- magnet school in the state.  Additionally, South Texas ISD is unique in that it serves a tri-county area, accepting students from Cameron, HIdalgo and Willacy counties.

 

2024-2025 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 

Accountability Rating: A
Total Number of Schools: 7
Total Students: 

4,639

African American: 1.1%

 

Hispanic:

86.9%
White: 6%
Others: 6%
Econ. Disadvantaged: 57.9%
Total FTE Staff: 727.3
Total FTE Teachers: 329.4

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

  1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
  2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
  3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
  4. An experienced financial manager who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
  5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
  6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.
  7. Doctorate degree and bilingual preferred.