Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | La Joya ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Executive Director, |
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| Job Title: | Executive Director of Special Education & Specialized Supports |
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| Date Posted: | 2/25/2026 |
| Deadline: | 2026-05-31 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JG Consulting has partnered with La Joya Independent School District to facilitate the search for this role. District Vision: Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student. District Mission: The La Joya Independent School District empowers students to become critical thinkers, visionary leaders, and active contributors in their community, fostering a pathway to success for limitless opportunities in a competitive global, civic and economic landscape. Educational excellence is the responsibility of all members of the La Joya ISD community, where we embody the belief system, both in voice and action, that results in students who are prepared to realize their fullest potential. District Overview: The La Joya Independent School District, located in the western portion of Hidalgo County, Texas. The district contains 37 schools and approximately 24,800 students. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: ● Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Special Education, Educational Leadership or related field ● Master’s degree preferred, in Special Education, Educational Leadership or related field ● Valid or eligible to receive Texas Special Education EC-12 Certification ● Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred Experience: ● Minimum of six year’s experience: o at least 3 years teaching experience, preferably in Special Education o at least 3 years as a principal or central office leader o or a combination thereof adding to at least 6 years of experience Special Knowledge and Skills: ● Proven success in supporting students with special needs ● Demonstrated impact with students in special education ● Expert knowledge in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, finances, and procedures pertaining to special education ● Knowledge of transformational leadership in the area of Special Education and OSEP compliance ● Knowledge and oversight of IEPs, 504 plans, dyslexia, and other specialized supports required for students with special needs ● Proven experience to use and interpret data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions and lead to improved student/campus achievement ● Knowledge of evidence-based programs, curricular implementation, and assessment requirements in Texas public schools PK-12 ● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) ● Strong organizational and consultation skills ● Experience with diverse populations ● Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred |
| Salary Range: | Minimum = $108,008 Median = $129,112 Maximum = $150,215 |
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| How To Apply: | https://jobs.jgconsulting.us/jobdetail/ZR_85_JOB |
Contact Person:
| Name: | James Guerra |
| Email: | careers@jgconsulting.us |
| Address: | 201 East Expressway 83 |
| City: | La Joya |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78560 |
| Phone: | (888) 765-3731 |
| Fax: | (956) 580-5444 |