Deputy Chief of Instructional Supports & School Leadership
Job in
La Joya, Hidalgo County, Texas, 78560, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
La Joya Independent School District (TX)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Professional Development, Academic -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: La Joya
Job Title:
Deputy Chief of Instructional Supports & School Leadership Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to:
Chief of Academics & School Leadership Pay Grade: AD 9
Dept./School:
Academics and School Leadership Initiated Date:
February 2025
WHO WE ARE
La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district's vision - Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students.
Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community.
* Customer Service
* Trust & Transparency
* High-Quality Instruction
* Excellence in Leadership
* Integrity & Accountability
We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high-quality, best-fit school as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an executive leader that can create, nurture and lead a system that creates excellent opportunities and outcomes, from Pre-K through post-secondary, for students. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated impact on student outcomes, accelerating student growth, building strong systems anchored in multi-partner and cross-team collaborations, conducting to and responding to strategic data analysis, building strong community relationships, creating a culture of support and excellence, and coaching and developing staff and other leaders.
You will support the Chief in bringing together Academics and School Leadership to improve support for school leaders and educators, working to improve the quality of instruction, intervention, and implementation of curriculum and resources. You will oversee coaching and support of department leaders and school leaders, building and sustaining a high-quality professional learning system. You will be responsible for ensuring systems of support and leadership development exist to achieve the district's student outcome goals.
You must have the commitment and urgency, and strategic system leadership skills needed to establish excellence and build structures to sustain that excellence over time. You will have to be skilled in adaptive change management in a very fast environment.
WHY LA JOYA ISD
You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to the highest-quality, research-based resources and instructional materials. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of where we need to grow and learn.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
* Master's degree required; preferred in Education, Educational Leadership or related field
* Doctorate degree preferred in Education, Educational Leadership or related field
* Valid or eligible to receive Texas Principal Certification, MId-Management Certification or Superintendent's Certificate
* Currently or eligible to become T-TESS certified preferred
Experience:
* Minimum of three year's teaching experience
* Experience as a Principal required
* Experience as a district-level leader strongly preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills
* Proven success in leading a school or district community toward continuous improvement in academic goals with a relentless pursuit of academic excellence for all students
* Proven experience in educational leadership with a focus on school administration and instructional leadership development
* Deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction as well as evidence-based practices in multiple content areas
* Demonstrated experience with coaching and developing other leaders and developing and leading professional learning systems
* Proven experience to use and interpret data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions and lead to improved student/campus achievement
* Expertise in performance evaluation and goal setting for school leaders
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
* Leadership, management, and organizational skills
* Experience with diverse populations
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Executive Leadership
* Serve as a transformational leader working to create a best-in-class learning environment and school system.
* Engage with Board members, Cabinet members, and community members and partners to advance the interests of La Joya ISD and ensure educational excellence for every student.
* Serve as a key communicator for district strategies, work streams and projects, representing the Chief and Superintendent as assigned.
* Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job…
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