Superintendent (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Job Status: OPEN Posting Date: 10/27/2026 Closing Date: 11/03/2026 05:00 PM Posting Number: 013882 Location: Administration Position Title: Superintendent (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Board of Trustees
Primary Purpose:
Allen Independent School District
Job Vacancy
Superintendent of Schools
Internal Applicants Only
The Board of Trustees of Allen ISD would like to announce the vacancy for Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Trustees is searching for an exceptionally qualified internal candidate to lead the district set to begin in December 2026. An approachable, visible leader is essential to bringing stakeholders together, amplifying the district's story, and sustaining Allen ISD's tradition of excellence.
Job Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Educational Administration
- Valid Texas School Administrative Certification
- Valid Texas Superintendent Certification
Apply to: Johnna Walker
johnna.walker@allenisd.org
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Allen Independent School District
LETTER OF INTEREST MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Master's degree in educational administration
- Valid Texas School Administrative Certification
- Valid Texas Superintendent Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for Allen ISD.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including community members.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public-school operations, including school law, school finance, curriculum and instruction.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
Knowledge and understanding of school district policies and procedures.
Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
At least five years of successful leadership experience in school administration.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
- Be informed about all aspects of the instructional program and ensure that there is a continuous focus on increasing student academic performance and growth.
- Prepare reports and assist the Board in evaluating the effectiveness of school programs.
- Conduct periodic evaluation of all programs and operations to determine improvements needed.
Personnel Management
- Promote a positive work environment that fosters high staff morale and excellence in the District.
- Serve as liaison between the Board and staff.
- Support the professional development of principals, teachers, and other staff.
- Initiate the termination or suspension of an employee or the nonrenewal of an employee's term contract.
- Oversee development of administrative procedures and regulations for the management of District operations.
- Provide for two-way communication with personnel.
- Recommend and supervise personnel as defined in board policy.
- Create and implement a recruitment plan for teachers and coaches for the District.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the District as its administrative manager, including implementing and monitoring plans, procedures, programs, and systems to achieve clearly defined and desired results in major areas of district operations. Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.
School or Community Relations
- Advocate for high achievement for all District students.
- Create and implement a plan to increase student participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL).
- Create and support connections with community organizations to provide community-wide support for the high achievement of all District students.
- Promote community support and involvement with the schools.
- Represent the District in activities involving other school systems, institutions, agencies, and professional or community groups.
- Pursue professional development through reading, attending conferences, and involvement with related agencies or organizations.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
- Ensure District compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that funds are expended in accordance with the approved budget.
- Ensure District's fiscal responsibility and good stewardship.
- Be informed of developments in state, federal, and local laws and changes in public policy affecting legislation.
- Submit reports as required by state or federal law, rule, or regulation, and ensure that a copy of any report required by federal law, rule, or regulation is also delivered to TEA.
- Create policies and annual goals for the district including a long-range facilities plan for the expansion of Allen ISD.
- Ensure the District facilities are properly maintained, and adequate provisions are made for the safety of students, employees, and other users of District facilities.
Board Relations
- Prepare and submit a proposed budget and implementation plan for administering the budget to the Board.
- Develop administrative procedures and regulations to manage District operations and implement policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.
- Prepare Board agendas and meeting materials in cooperation with the Board President.
- Attend and participate in all Board meetings except when excluded from closed meetings, such as when the Board wants to privately discuss the superintendent contract, evaluation, or other matters as the Board deems necessary.
- Keep the Board informed on issues, needs, and operations of the District.
- Recommend policies to the Board for adoption and oversee the implementation of adopted policies.
- Serve as custodian of all Board minutes and records.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in matters not covered by board policy.
- Interpret board policies to the staff and community and implement them accordingly.
- Perform any other functions that may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.
- Communicate with the attorney for the District on matters of litigation or potential litigation except as otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees.
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Allen ISD, and follow directives from the Board of Trustees.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Demonstrate leadership and exercise general supervision over all District schools and operations.
Maintain authority over all District employees and over programs they are responsible for implementing.
Be accountable to the Board of Trustees.
Customer Care Skills: Mental Demands/Physical Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies, procedures, and data; coordinate District functions; maintain emotional control under stress; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
Salary: Days: