Superintendent, Education ​/ Teaching

District/Campus Description

Vysehrad Independent School District (VISD) is a rural, single‑campus public school district located in Lavaca County, Texas serving students in grades PreK - 8. The Vysehrad School, established in 1887, is about four miles west of Hallettsville, Texas on the old Shiner Road and about a mile and a half north of Worthing, Texas. The Vysehrad School has remained in the same location since the school was founded.

The number of students enrolled in the Vysehrad School has fluctuated over the years; some years seeing an enrollment close to 125 students. The current enrollment is 35 students. Hence the slogan “Small Schools For Strong Foundations”, offering a wide range of subjects yet still affording small classes. The Superintendent/Principal will have a variety of responsibilities and it is beneficial if they can also drive a school bus.

• A minimum of a Master's Degree, a valid Mid‑Management/Principal's Certificate and currently holds a Texas Superintendent Certification or similar certification from another state. The district will also consider a candidate who is actively enrolled in a superintendency certification program with a completion in less than 12 months.
• The desire and ability to work with others.
• A working knowledge of budgeting, public school finance and understands the importance of being fiscally conservative.
• Demonstrated strong skills in educational leadership.
• A strong background in student performance success.
• Integrity and exemplary moral character along with excellent people skills.
• Shown maturity, stability and the willingness to stay in a district at least 3 years.
• An understanding of rural communities and student needs.
• High expectations for Vysehrad ISD students, faculty, and staff, and the desire to take a great school and make it even better.
• An ability and desire to mentor other administrators.
• Reputation of being visible on campuses.
• Commercial Driver’s License is required or the ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

Base salary is negotiable commensurate with experience and competitive with like‑size districts in the regional area.

The superintendent is provided with the same health insurance and benefits as other professional employees of the district. Reasonable moving expenses may be negotiated.