Superintendent Search
Splendora Independent School District is seeking an innovative, student-driven leader for Superintendent of Schools beginning March 10, 2025.
Splendora ISD has approximately 5700 students and 850 employees, serving grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located 35 miles North of Houston, the district is projecting annual student growth of 12% over the next few years.
Splendora ISD boasts challenging and engaging academic offerings along with robust CTE and extracurricular programs for all students. The district believes that success is measured beyond standardized test results, rather, by assessment of whole student development as designed by local stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
Experienced Leader
- Has experience as a superintendent or in a central office role
- Understand the demands of a fast-growth district
- Able to navigate growth while honoring the district's rich traditions
Passionate Educator
- Values an innovative approach to learning, models a growth mindset
- Advocates for schools both locally and at the State level
- Approaches role with energy and urgency
Positive Role Model
- Leads by example
- Models honesty
- Values unity and collaboration in the district
- Communicates clearly
Engaged Community Member
- Lives in Splendora and becomes an active community member
- Family oriented
- Embraces small-town values with big-town opportunities
Impact Education Specialists has been hired by the School Board to assist in the search for the next superintendent of Splendora ISD. To ensure the right fit for our district, the firm conducted five separate meetings, which included participation from: 1) campus principals, 2) faculty and staff from each campus, 3) parents and community members, 4) central office personnel, and 5) students. To view a report summarizing these meetings, please click the link here.
Why Apply in Splendora?
Evidence of Success
- Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase District
- Numerous Industry Certifications Earned
- 30 students recognized by College Board
Strong District
- Forward thinking and innovative
- Growing and diverse
- Positive ties to the past
- Established vision and mission
Framework for Success
- Strong processes and procedures in place
- Established and effective programs
- Dual Language Programs in all elementary schools
Positive and Effective Leaders
- Continued movement in a positive direction
- Effective administrators in place
- Stable and supportive school board
- Region 6 Board of the Year
Board of Trustee Expectations for the New Superintendent
- Experience in school leadership, preferably in Superintendent or central office role
- Possesses a strong work ethic and approaches the role with energy and a sense of urgency
- Understands the demands of a fast growth district and will develop plans to accommodate for growth while honoring the rich history of the district
- Values an innovative approach to learning and models a growth mindset
- Is passionate about education and advocates for public schools both locally and on the State level
- Is committed to live and be involved in the district
Job Requirements
- Masters Degree in educational administration from an accredited college or university
- Valid Superintendent Certificate
- Five years of leadership in school administration in a public school district
Apply to:
Doug Williams with
Impact Education Specialists, dwilliams.impacted@gmail.comThe application window closed at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Please include the following with your submission:
- Letter of Interest
- Current Resume
- Superintendent certificate copy
- Reference List
Search Timeline:
Tuesday, November 26 Board Workshop, Profile / Criteria Development
Monday, December 2 Post Superintendent position
Friday, January 3 Deadline for Applications
Monday, January 6 Community Input Session
Tuesday, January 7 Input Sessions - Admin, Staff, and Students; Initial Candidate Screening with Board
Monday, January 13 Review of Candidates & Videos, Interview List Set
Week of January 20 1st Round Interviews
Week of February 3 2nd Round Interviews, Final Background Check
Wednesday, February 5 Lone Finalist Named
Wednesday, February 26 Board meeting to hire Superintendent
Monday, March 10 New Superintendent Start Date