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Pewitt CISD
Title: Superintendent/CEO
Deadline for receipt of materials: January 31, 2004
Vacancy Status:
Qualifications & Characteristics
In concert with the staff, parents, students, and community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain qualifications and characteristics as highly desirable in a superintendent:
Exhibits effective communication skills that encourage the faculty's interaction with the board, staff, students and community
Has the ability to organize and lead the education team
Has a strong business background and demonstrates efficiency in budget development and school finance
Has the ability to plan for the future
Has the ability to listen and make good decisions
Is committed to excellence and has a firm commitment to the full development of all children
Has the ability to manage time and be visible
Is supportive of staff and faculty
Has the ability to understand the needs of all students
Has the ability to write and receive grants for the district
Is an individual who has strong moral character
Has the desire to live and work in a small community and commit to long-term leadership in the district and community
Is an energetic, visible, accessible manager who is involved in the community
Is a member of local organizations
Has the ability to respectfully influence people
Mission
Providing each student of Pewitt CISD with the opportunity to attain a comprehensive education in order to achieve success in all areas of life is and should be the motivating force for Pewitt Schools. Providing students with meaningful experiences while in school will help insure success both during and after school. Development of academic skills, independent and logical thinking and responsible citizenship; will guide our students throughout their lives. Preparations during early learning experiences will offer our younger citizens opportunities for successful living the remainder of their lives.
About Us
Announcement of Vacancy
The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees is seeking a highly qualified administrator to be its new superintendent of schools. This vacancy was created by the retirement of Mr. Richard Kitchens after a very successful 13 years as superintendent and 28 years with the district.
The Community
Pewitt CISD serves students from two towns, Omaha and Naples. These communities are located 50 miles southwest of Texarkana, and 15 miles east of Mt. Pleasant.
The main industry in these communities is ranching. Medical and dental facilities are available in Naples, Mt. Pleasant and Texarkana. These facilities include the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant which is a level three designated Trauma Center. Higher education facilities are within commuting distance. Northwest Texas Community College is located 15 miles from Paul H. Pewitt High School.
The District
Pewitt CISD covers more than 200 square miles including parts of Morris, Titus, and Cass Counties. The district consist of a high school and junior high school on one campus. A separate campus houses the elementary school. The school district is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). For the past seven years TEA has awarded the high school the rating of exemplary, and the junior high and elementary received the rating of recognized. Academic excellence is an expectation at Pewitt CISD based on a tradition of high staff and student achievement.
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