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Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership Jennifer Ellison has been with the district since July 2023. She came to Killeen last year from the Midlothian Independent School District. The position was posted on July 22 and is open “until filled,” according to the KISD jobs website.

According to Superintendent Jo Ann Fey, Ellison is leaving the district due to health reasons. In a statement from Fey regarding Ellison’s hiring, Fey said, “Ms. Ellison’s extensive knowledge of performance-based metrics and her commitment to academic accountability will create an ideal learning environment for students and staff.”

According to the job posting on the district’s website, the position requires a master’s degree in education or business administration and a doctorate. Experience as a school principal and a principal’s certificate are required.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include leading and assisting in the development, training, and monitoring of the implementation of the district’s curriculum. In addition to leading and overseeing learning services, this position reports to the Superintendent and represents him and the district when requested.

Supervisory duties include management of the campus and some district departments, including performance evaluations and problem solving. The starting salary for this position ranges from $773.69 to $1,018.02, according to KISD’s job website.

The position of Director of Financial Reporting is held by Krispin Blow. According to district spokesperson Karen Rudolph, this position is “currently vacant as the previous employee has accepted another position in KISD or left the district.” The daily wage for this position ranges from $420.86 to $569.41, according to KISD.

According to the website, this position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or a related field and three to five years of professional experience. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and a certified public accountant degree.

The primary responsibilities of this position include managing the external audit process, preparing comprehensive financial reports as directed, and performing essential tasks in the district’s budget planning process. The list of responsibilities is long and includes details of the numerous financial accounting reports and analyses required by the department.

Because stipends and other incentives are available to district employees, salary amounts are not exact. And the salary itself depends on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, according to KISD officials.

Applicants for all positions at KISD can apply online. As of Monday, there were 221 open positions on KISD’s job website, including more than 100 teaching positions. KISD has approximately 6,000 employees and over 40,000 enrolled students.