Teacher: Testing Strategist

Teacher:
Testing Strategist

La Joya Independent School District – Palmview High School, Mission, Texas.

Job Title: Testing Strategist

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal or designee

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: Academics and School Leadership

Initiated Date: July 2025

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100‑year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district’s vision – Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student – conveys our urgent focus on students.

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high‑quality, best‑fit school as we work to improve from a B‑district to an A‑rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.

• Customer Service
• Trust & Transparency
• High‑Quality Instruction
• Excellence in Leadership
• Integrity & Accountability

We are seeking a teacher leader to serve as a Testing Strategist – a classroom teacher released from instruction to lead the coordination, execution, and compliance of all assessments. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, high expectations for fidelity of implementation, and a deep belief that assessments can be used to elevate instruction and outcomes when done right.

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Education, curriculum or related field
• Valid or eligible to receive Texas Teacher Certification with required endorsements for subject and level assigned, required
• Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of three year’s teaching experience at the high school level preferred
• Experience in testing coordination or assessment administration preferred

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of state and federal testing requirements and security protocols
• Familiarity with assessment platforms (e.g., Cambium, STAAR Testing, TELPAS, MAP, etc.)
• Effective communicator and collaborator across school and district teams
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to use data to support instructional decision‑making
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Serve as a transformational educator working to create a best‑in‑class learning environment
• Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members
• Provide two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students
• Commit to professional growth through active participation in reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or other designated professional learning

• Serve as campus testing lead for all state (STAAR, TELPAS, etc.), district and national assessments
• Develop and manage testing schedules, materials, accommodations, and staffing assignments
• Train campus staff on assessment protocols, test security, and administration procedures
• Monitor testing environments to ensure compliance with all state and district requirements
• Maintain accurate, organized records of test materials, student eligibility, and test results
• Oversee the secure storage, distribution, and return of testing materials
• Coordinate make‑up testing and alternate testing arrangements as needed

• Support teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment data to improve instruction
• Ensure timely entry, validation, and reporting of assessment results
• Collaborate with campus leaders to track progress toward performance goals
• Assist in the analysis of benchmark data to identify trends and recommend interventions

• Collaborate with campus and district leaders to align assessment practices with academic priorities
• Serve as a…