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 general, 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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