La Joya ISD - Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & School Performance

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & School Performance

School:

Campus Description:

Date Posted: 7/1/2026

Deadline:

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 integral, 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 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 preferred
- Currently or eligible to become T-TESS certified preferred

Experience:

- Minimum of three year’s teaching experience
- Experience as a Principal preferred
- Experience as a district-level leader strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, organizational improvement efforts, accountability systems, innovation initiatives, or portfolio management efforts 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
- Proven success leading large-scale organizational improvement efforts
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, performance management, and continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of Texas accountability systems and educational performance measures
- Demonstrated expertise in performance management systems and organizational improvement
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality assurance, and organizational reporting systems
- Experience evaluating program effectiveness and measuring academic return on investment (AROI)
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for executive leaders and governing boards
- Experience developing and monitoring organizational dashboards and performance metrics
- Knowledge of College, Career, and Military Readiness systems and postsecondary success pathways
- Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of change management, project management, and strategic execution
- Knowledge of school choice systems, portfolio management and innovative school models preferred
- 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

Salary Range:

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