If interested, please submit the following combined as ONE PDF DOCUMENT to tara.lineman@esc16.net with the subject line “Dumas ISD Position” by 5:00 p.m. CST on April 1, 2026: 

• Letter of Interest  

• Resume 

  • • Complete work history

    • Educational background

    • List of all relevant certifications

• List of references (minimum of 4) 

  • • Addresses

    • Job Description

    • Daytime or cell phone number

• Copy of Certifications  

• College Transcripts 

• Video Submission (Send us a video link that describes 1) who you are and a brief background, 2) why you are interested in the position, and 3) something you’d like the highlight for the board to know. Please ensure the video is no longer than 90 seconds and on a free platform (such as YouTube).) 

Dumas Independent School District (DISD) is a prominent public education provider located in the Texas Panhandle, serving approximately 4,300 students across Moore County. Headquartered in Dumas, Texas, the district encompasses the communities of Dumas and Cactus, operating with a mission centered on the motto, "Expect Success!" DISD is highly regarded for its academic performance, consistently earning a "B" rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) while maintaining an exceptional 99.6% graduation rate.  The district's student body is notably diverse, with a significant portion of students benefiting from robust emergent bilingual (EB) programs.

The district’s infrastructure is designed to support students through every stage of their development, featuring three elementary schools (Cactus Elementary, Dumas North Elementary, and Dumas South Elementary), a dedicated intermediate school for grades 5–6, and a junior high. At the secondary level, Dumas High School and the North Plains Opportunity Center focus on a "Distinguished Foundation" curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for post-secondary education or immediate entry into the workforce through comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Beyond academics, Dumas ISD is deeply integrated with its community, relying on a collaborative approach between educators and parents to foster a safe and innovative learning environment.  The district is currently focused on a long-range strategic plan that prioritizes facility safety, instructional technology, and a "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative to develop critical thinking and leadership skills. With a student-teacher ratio of roughly 13:1, the district maintains a personalized atmosphere that supports its goal of providing a "Quality Education for All." Dumas ISD maintains a comprehensive, highly competitive athletic program that provides students with diverse opportunities to excel across all sports.  Driven by high community expectations, these programs instill a rigorous work ethic in student-athletes, preparing them for success both on and off the field.

DEMOGRAPHICS 

• Total Enrollment - 4,369 Students

  • 80.4% Hispanic; 12.2% White; 3.3% African American; .5 % American Indian; 2.9% Asian; .8% Two or More Races 

• Eco. Dis. 71.1% 

• Student to Teacher Ratio – 13:1 

• Average Teacher Experience – 10.2 years

• Average Teacher Salary - $53,014

OTHER INFORMATION  

• Dumas ISD has a FIRST Financial Accountability Rating of “A.”  

• Dumas ISD has an overall academic performance rating of “B”

• Dumas ISD Budget is approximately $49 million

• Taxable values as of 2024 - $3,283,373,328.00

• The M&O tax rate for 2024-25 was $0.7057 per $100 of property valuation

• The I&S tax rate for 2024-25 was $0.4000 per $100 of property valuation

• The Dumas Education Foundation provides teacher grants and student scholarships to district employees ans students.

• Through a local partnership with Amarillo College Moore County Campus, DISD, and the Ed Foundation, the Quest Scholarship Program provides 2 full years scholarships (up to 60 hours) for DISD hometown graduates.