Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | La Joya ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Executive Director, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Executive Director of Humanities |
| School: | |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 9/16/2025 |
| Deadline: | 2025-10-31 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JG Consulting has partnered with La Joya Independent School District to facilitate the search for the Executive Director of Humanities. 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. 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: | QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: ● Master’ degree required; in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or related field ● Valid or eligible to receive Texas Principal Certification or MId-Management Certification ● Valid Texas Teaching certificate ● Currently or eligible to become T-TESS certified preferred Experience: ● Minimum of three year’s teaching experience ● Minimum of three year’s experience as a central office leader or Principal 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 ● Deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction as well as evidence-based practices in literacy and social studies, including the science of reading ● Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes in Literacy and/or Social Studies ● Proven experience to use and interpret data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions and lead to improved student/campus achievement ● 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: 1. Serve as a transformational leader working to create a best-in-class learning environment. 2. Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment. 3. Foster team collaboration and shared ownership of student success across content teams and campuses. 4. Set ambitious goals for Literacy and Social Studies achievement, monitor progress, and make adjustments as needed 5. Provide for two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community. 6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. 7. Develop and set annual performance objectives. 8. Delegate leadership responsibilities as appropriate, ensuring strong systems of monitoring, support, and feedback for campus staff. System Leadership: 1. Promote the expectation for high-level performance from staff and students and recognize excellence and achievement.. 2. Lead the strategic vision and execution of literacy and social studies programs, including the vision for ensuring students learn to read. 3. Ensure high-quality instructional materials are selected and implemented with fidelity. 4. Support schools in delivering research-based literacy instruction and culturally responsive pedagogy. 5. Develop, lead, and refine Humanities program initiatives including reading and writing interventions, disciplinary literacy, civic learning, and historical thinking. 6. Analyze districtwide student performance data in Literacy and Social Studies to guide instructional improvements. 7. Build systems of support and accountability to ensure equitable access to grade-level content for all students. 8. Support implementation of district priorities such as structured literacy, dual language instruction, and content integration. 9. Develop campus leader capacity and support campus system-building to ensure students are reading on grade level. 10. Ensure high-quality instructional materials and resources are implemented with fidelity. 11. Develop and monitor instructional and administrative processes to ensure that instructional practices are aligned to evidence-based practices and implemented with fidelity. 12. Utilize campus data for corrective action leading to improvement, as well as for recognition of success. 13. Evaluate and adjust educational programs and approaches to ensure rapid student acceleration. 14. Disaggregate and interpret data in order to assist in developing appropriate next steps for campus improvement. 15. Support campus leaders in analyzing data and developing action plans to improve teaching and learning. Professional Learning Community (PLC’s): 1. Lead, implement and support Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) that create positive relationships amongst campus teams 2. Design and lead professional learning aligned to best practices in Literacy and Social Studies instruction 3. Support campus leaders and teacher teams in using PLC structures to improve instructional planning, delivery, and assessment 4. Ensure PLCs develop and improve campus leader and team capacity. Effective Feedback: 1. Provide coaching and meaningful feedback to campus leaders and staff with the intent of improving employee performance and impact. 2. Provide instructional and programmatic feedback to teachers, administrators, and staff based on observations, walk-throughs, data analysis, and stakeholder feedback. 3. Use data and observation trends to inform coaching priorities and professional development plans. Culture & Climate: 1. Create, cultivate and lead a culture of excellence, support, and community for all stakeholders. 2. Build capacity among staff to sustain a culture of reading, inquiry, civic engagement, and critical thinking. 3. Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts. 4. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement. 5. Promote inclusive practices that reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of La Joya ISD students 6. Follow all policies, practices, and procedures that create optimal learning conditions for students with special needs in alignment with IDEA. Personnel Management: 1. Select, train, supervise and evaluate all assigned staff fairly and in alignment with proper policies and procedures. 2. Ensure accurate documentation on any and all recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal. 3. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff with the lens of both support and accountability for all employees. 4. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals. School or Community Relations: 1. Articulate the mission and purpose of Humanities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. 2. Communicate with parents, families, and communities on a regular and consistent basis to ensure clear and consistent messaging to parents. 3. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions: 1. Ensure all employees follow proper protocols to maintain accurate records as required 2. Support campuses in completing all associated administrative duties and tasks in a timely manner 3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports. 4. Develop budgets based upon documented Needs Assessments, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other entitlement funding streams; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information. 5. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned |
| Salary Range: | Minimum = $105,603 Median = $128,497 Maximum = $146,141 |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | https://careers.jgconsulting.us/jobs/Careers/662808000006599003/Executive-Director-of-Humanities---La-Joya-ISD?source=CareerSite |
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 |