Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | La Joya ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
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| Job Title: | Chief Operations Officer |
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| Date Posted: | 9/1/2026 |
| Deadline: | 2026-10-16 |
| 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: ● Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Operations Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field required. ● Doctoral degree in a relevant field (preferred). ● Texas Mid-Management or Superintendent certification (preferred). ● Relevant professional certifications in operations, facilities, transportation, safety, construction, project management, or related fields preferred. Experience: ● Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in operations, facilities, transportation, construction, infrastructure, business administration, or a related field. ● Minimum three years of experience leading complex, multi-department operations within a large organization preferred. ● Demonstrated experience managing large-scale budgets, capital projects, contracts, vendors, and operational service delivery. ● Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results. ● Experience in public education or another large public-sector organization preferred. Special Knowledge and Skills ● Proven success in leading complex operational systems toward continuous improvement with a relentless pursuit of excellence in service delivery. ● Deep knowledge of facilities management, transportation systems, custodial operations, grounds management, energy management, child nutrition, and school safety. ● Strong understanding of long-range facilities planning, facility condition assessments, demographic and enrollment trends, capital improvement planning, construction, renovation, and project management. ● Knowledge of school transportation operations, routing, fleet management, transportation policies, safety requirements, and service delivery models. ● Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and requirements related to school operations, facilities, transportation, food service, environmental compliance, and safety. ● Strong understanding of budgeting, procurement, contracts, vendor management, and fiscal stewardship. ● Demonstrated ability to analyze operational, financial, facilities, transportation, enrollment, and service data to inform strategic decision-making. ● Ability to establish clear performance expectations, monitor implementation, and hold teams accountable for measurable outcomes. ● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. ● Strong leadership, management, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills. ● Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, vendors, community partners, and elected officials. ● Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. |
| Salary Range: | Minimum = $168,000 Maximum = $210,000 |
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| How To Apply: | https://jobs.jgconsulting.us/jobdetail/ZR_111_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 |