Job Title: Executive Director of Talent Development
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief of Human Capital and Talent Development
Pay Grade: AM 8
Dept./School: Human Capital & Talent Development
Initiated Date: June 2025
WHO WE ARE
La Joya ISD proudly serves over 22,000 students across more than 30 campuses, grounded in the mission of Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student. The district is nationally recognized for strong academics, a deep athletic tradition, and community pride rooted in decades of service to the Rio Grande Valley.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
La Joya ISD is seeking an innovative and equity-driven educational leader to serve as the Executive Director of Talent Development. This individual will be responsible for advancing a districtwide culture of coaching, leadership pipeline development, and educator excellence. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, understands how strategic talent systems drive academic results, and is ready to lead transformative work across campuses and departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
? Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university in Educational Leadership or related field
? Certification: Valid Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certificate
Experience:
? Minimum of 5 years of campus or central office leadership experience
? Demonstrated experience leading professional development and/or coaching systems
? Preferred: Experience with TIA implementation and leadership development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
? Expertise in educator evaluation, coaching models, and adult learning
? Familiarity with TIA systems and TEA designation processes
? Deep understanding of leadership pipeline strategy and instructional leadership
? Ability to analyze data for improvement planning and decision-making
? Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
? Strong project management and organizational ability
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Leadership Development and Coaching Cycles
- Design and implement La Joya ISD’s tiered leadership pipeline for aspiring, novice, and experienced leaders.
- Manage districtwide coaching cycles for principals, APs, and instructional leaders focused on observation, feedback, and professional growth.
- Lead and monitor T-TESS calibration sessions with principals and central office leaders to ensure consistency and rigor in teacher evaluation practices.
- Support campus administrators with individualized coaching and professional learning aligned to instructional leadership and campus needs.
Educator Effectiveness and Strategic Compensation
- Lead TIA implementation across the district, including eligibility tracking, student growth validation, and TEA compliance submissions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for TIA program design, communication, and expansion across new campuses and teacher groups.
- Partner with the Office of Finance and Human Capital to align performance-based compensation to recruitment, retention, and teacher quality goals.
Leadership Pipeline and Succession Planning
- Create and manage systems to identify and prepare future campus and district leaders.
- Oversee aspiring leader programs, leadership residencies, and succession plans in collaboration with the Chief of Human Capital and Talent Development.
- Monitor performance and pipeline data to adjust leadership development programming and meet evolving district needs.
Professional Learning and Coaching Infrastructure
- Design and facilitate districtwide professional learning aligned to La Joya ISD’s instructional priorities, TAPR data, and accountability outcomes.
- Ensure all coaching and learning structures are job-embedded, feedback-driven, and grounded in adult learning theory.
- Lead professional learning communities and collaborate with Curriculum & Instruction to embed coaching into the instructional framework.
Policy, Compliance, and Collaboration
- Ensure all professional learning, TIA, and T-TESS systems meet applicable TEA and local policy guidelines.
- Maintain documentation and compliance records for professional development, teacher evaluation, and designation data.
- Collaborate with departments including Accountability, Curriculum & Instruction, and School Leadership to align talent development initiatives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the Talent Development team, including staff supporting leadership pipelines, coaching, teacher residence and professional learning.
- Support districtwide implementation of the instructional coaching model, T-TESS, and evaluation calibration.
- Assist with oversight of strategic compensation systems, including TIA processes and educator performance alignment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
- Districtwide travel required; occasional evening or weekend work for training, events, or compliance deadlines
- Fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
Physical Demands:
- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and use of standard office equipment
- Occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs.)
- Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer and presentation tools
Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent deadlines, shifting priorities, and multiple projects
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Position Working Days:
226
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities, and management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other responsibilities be performed when the job changes. Additionally, the minimum level of education notated as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) or license(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
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