Located in Livingston, TX, Livingston ISD educates over 4,100 students and employs over 600 members of staff and faculty. Although located in a small town, Livingston ISD still continues to grow. They have opened a new high school in 2011 and have recently renovated their intermediate campus, their Florence Crosby Auditorium, and one of their elementary campuses. Livingston ISD consists of 3 elementary campuses, 1 intermediate campus, 1 junior high school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative program. All schools within the district have achieved a rating of “Met Standards” by the Texas Education Agency. Their high school has been recognized for academic achievement in mathematics, and their elementary school for reading/ English language arts.

STAAR

The district has seen some improvement in their STAAR Performance percentages compared to 2012, specifically in math, science, and social studies. They have also seen improvement in their End of Course performances in all subject fields.

College and Career Readiness

As of 2012, their graduation rate was at a 94%, with a dropout rate of 0.8%. Around 79.7% of students in the class of 2012 graduated with the Recommended High School Program/DAP. Additionally, 58% of students graduated as college-ready graduates.

Livingston ISD’s Career and Technology Education program molds students’ mindset and skills so that they are ready for their chosen career path and/or collegiate choice. LISD starts career preparation at the Pre-K grade level, so students are more than ready for the 21st century and the changes it consistently goes through.

The CTE offers courses and certificates in a variety of career cluster such as:

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
• Finance
• Architecture & Construction
• Health Science
• Marketing
• Transportation, Distribution, & Logics
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security and more

Teachers

The salaries of teachers in Livingston ISD range around $38,000-$52,589. You can earn a stipend if you have an advanced degree, such as a master’s, or you have obtained additional certification such as a bilingual, secondary foreign language, secondary science, or a secondary math certification. The average years of experience of teachers within the district are 11.0 years. There are about 270 teachers on staff. The average classroom size for a teacher at LISD is about 15 students.

Parental Involvement

Livingston ISD keeps parents involved and informed on their child’s educational progress through txConnect. TxConnect is a grade portal that allows parents/ guardians to keep track of their child’s grades, attendance, discipline, assessments, and immunizations.

WCACP

Livingston Independent School District employs teachers who will contribute to the growing success of the district and its students. LISD would be an amazing district for an inspiring teacher to start their teaching career.

If you are in your last year of school or have already graduated, our program is a fast paced online program that you can complete around your schedule and at your own pace.

Livingston Independent School District continues to evolve and change for the benefit of their students’ education and personal growth. They consistently look for resources and programs to better the teaching experience of their teachers and the educational experience of their students. Visit the district website at www.livingstonisd.com to learn more about the district, its schools, and the educational community.