Job Title: High School Teacher / Head Girls Track Coach

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

 

Reports to: Principal / Athletic Coordinator / Executive Director of Athletics

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay + Coaching Stipend

 

Dept./School: La Joya High School

Initiated Date: March 2026

 

WHO WE ARE

 

La Joya Independent School District is committed to excellence for students, staff, and the community. With a strong legacy in the Rio Grande Valley, La Joya ISD is focused on providing high-quality academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities for all students.

 

The district’s vision, Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student, reflects our commitment to ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education and opportunities that support student success.

Our work is rooted in the district’s core priorities:

1. Customer Service


2. Trust & Transparency


3. High-Quality Instruction


4. Excellence in Leadership


5. Integrity & Accountability

La Joya ISD serves more than 22,000 students across more than 30 schools and is committed to building systems that support academic achievement, athletic excellence, student leadership, and community pride.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

La Joya ISD seeks a committed, motivated, and highly organized educator-coach to serve as a High School Teacher and Head Girls Track Coach at La Joya High School. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student development, classroom instruction, athletic competition, and building a track program rooted in discipline, accountability, character, and excellence.

 

We are looking for a leader who:

• Demonstrates excellence in classroom instruction and coaching.


• Holds high expectations for student-athletes academically, behaviorally, and athletically.


• Develops and implements a competitive girls track program focused on skill development, speed, strength, endurance, technique, and teamwork.


• Promotes student participation across all track and field events, including sprints, distance, relays, jumps, throws, and hurdles.


• Builds a culture of accountability, commitment, sportsmanship, and growth.


• Leads by example through professionalism, organization, integrity, and consistency.


• Mentors’ assistant coaches and supports vertical alignment with middle school girls track programs.


• Builds strong relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.


• Promotes equity, broad student participation, and multi-sport athlete development.


• Supports academic accountability, eligibility, attendance, and student success.


• Commits to continuous professional growth and program improvement.

WHY LA JOYA ISD

 

You will be joining a district that is building on a strong tradition of achievement while continuing to improve systems, expectations, and opportunities for students. La Joya ISD is committed to developing student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.

The district values strong leadership, student-centered decision-making, athletic program development, and a unified approach to building pride across all campuses.

 

WHY LA JOYA HIGH SCHOOL

 

La Joya High School is a proud learning community with a strong tradition of academic achievement, athletic pride, and community support. As the home of the Coyotes, La Joya High School provides an outstanding opportunity for a Head Girls Track Coach to lead, grow, and strengthen a competitive program.

The girls track program has the opportunity to build on a strong feeder system, develop student-athletes across multiple events, and promote excellence through discipline, preparation, and a commitment to year-round development. The campus leadership team and athletic department are focused on supporting student achievement, athletic success, and a positive culture of high expectations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.


• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.


• Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.


• Completion of all required UIL coaching certifications and compliance trainings.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of coaching experience at the secondary level preferred.


• Experience as a head coach or lead assistant preferred.


• Demonstrated experience in developing student-athletes in track and field.


• Experience organizing practices, meets, offseason training, and program development preferred.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of TEKS and the ability to implement rigorous, standards-aligned instruction consistent with the La Joya ISD Instructional Framework.


• Strong knowledge of UIL rules, athletic compliance, eligibility requirements, and safety procedures.


• Knowledge of track and field event development, including sprints, relays, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws.


• Ability to develop practice plans, training cycles, conditioning programs, and competitive meet strategies.


• Effective classroom and team management skills.


• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with campus administration, athletic coordinators, assistant coaches, parents, and community members.


• Ability to promote student participation and develop a positive, competitive athletic culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in the assigned content area in alignment with the La Joya ISD Instructional Framework.


• Implement the district curriculum with fidelity to ensure rigorous, student-centered learning experiences.


• Develop and execute comprehensive lesson plans aligned to TEKS, district curriculum guides, and campus instructional priorities.


• Establish clear learning objectives and communicate high academic expectations for all students.


• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.


• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.


• Provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback to promote student growth and accountability.


• Maintain an organized and structured classroom environment that maximizes instructional time.


• Implement proactive classroom management strategies that promote respect, engagement, and positive student behavior.


• Integrate technology and district-adopted instructional resources to support student achievement.


• Collaborate with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities to analyze data and improve instructional practices.


• Communicate consistently with parents and guardians regarding student progress, expectations, and concerns.


• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, accommodations, and required documentation in compliance with district policy.


• Participate in ongoing professional development to continuously improve instructional effectiveness.


• Support campus initiatives that promote academic excellence, character development, and student success.

Athletic Program Leadership

• Plan, organize, and implement the La Joya High School girls track program.


• Develop a comprehensive girls track program focused on skill development, conditioning, event technique, competition preparation, and team culture.


• Create practice plans that address sprints, relays, distance, hurdles, jumps, throws, strength, flexibility, and recovery.


• Develop training programs that support student-athlete growth during season, offseason, and summer opportunities when applicable.


• Organize and manage tryouts, rosters, event assignments, practice schedules, and meet entries.


• Analyze athlete performance data and use results to improve training, event placement, and competitive strategy.


• Prepare student-athletes for district, area, regional, and state-level competition.


• Collaborate with the Athletic Coordinator, campus administration, assistant coaches, and district athletic office to align program goals.


• Mentor assistant coaches and provide clear expectations for practice planning, supervision, student support, and professional conduct.


• Support vertical alignment with middle school girls track programs to build consistent systems, terminology, expectations, and student development.


• Promote multi-sport participation and collaborate with other coaches to support student-athlete success.


• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, attendance, behavior, and UIL eligibility.


• Maintain accurate records related to rosters, physicals, parent forms, eligibility, equipment, inventory, travel, and required documentation.


• Ensure compliance with UIL, TEA, La Joya ISD, and campus athletic policies.


• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, offseason programs, and athletic events.


• Manage girls track equipment, uniforms, supplies, facilities, and instructional resources responsibly.


• Promote a positive team culture centered on discipline, effort, accountability, sportsmanship, and pride in La Joya High School.

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain current CPR, AED, First Aid, concussion, heat illness, and UIL-required certifications.


• Follow all UIL, TEA, district, and campus safety guidelines during practices, meets, travel, and athletic activities.


• Ensure all student-athletes have completed required physicals, forms, and eligibility requirements before participation.


• Monitor student-athlete safety during conditioning, workouts, practices, competitions, and travel.


• Implement appropriate emergency action procedures.


• Report injuries, incidents, concerns, and safety issues in a timely manner.


• Coordinate transportation, supervision, and student accountability for athletic events.


• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure appropriate supervision of student-athletes at all times.

Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, students, staff, and community stakeholders.


• Promote the girls track program through campus events, parent communication, feeder school engagement, and community outreach.


• Encourage student-athletes to represent La Joya High School and La Joya ISD with pride, integrity, and sportsmanship.


• Build positive relationships with families to support student participation, academic success, and athletic development.


• Model professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect at all times.


• Support districtwide athletic initiatives and promote the One Pack culture across La Joya ISD.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in campus and district-level meetings, professional development, and athletic department trainings.


• Support school initiatives aligned to district priorities.


• Collaborate with faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators to improve student outcomes.


• Maintain accurate documentation and meet all required deadlines.


• Follow all district policies, campus procedures, UIL guidelines, and athletic department expectations.


• Uphold district values of integrity, accountability, trust, transparency, and excellence in leadership.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Athletic Coordinator, Executive Director of Athletics, or Superintendent’s designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.


• Handle multiple priorities and competing deadlines.


• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.


• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members.


• Manage competitive, high-pressure athletic environments.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, stretching, and movement during practices and competitions.


• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to demonstrate or assist with athletic drills when appropriate.


• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.


• Exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions.


• Extended hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.

Work Environment

• Classrooms, athletic facilities, tracks, weight rooms, practice areas, competition venues, and community settings.


• Practices, meets, offseason workouts, district events, and travel.


• Frequent interaction with students, parents, coaches, administrators, and community members.

POSITION WORKING DAYS

 

187 Days + Extended Days for Coaching Duties

Position Type: Full-Time

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other responsibilities be performed when the needs of the district change.