High School Teacher​/Head Boys Basketball Coach

High School Teacher / Head Boys Basketball Coach

La Joya Independent School District Juarez-Lincoln High School - MISSION, Texas

Job Title: High School Teacher / Head Boys Basketball Coach

Reports to: Campus Principal / Executive Director of Athletics

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale / Coaching Stipend Schedule

Campus/Dept. Juarez-Lincoln High School

Date Initiated
:
May 2025

La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) is committed to the success of every student and staff member. With a century-long tradition of excellence in the Rio Grande Valley, we are proud to serve over 22,000 students across more than 30 campuses. Our mission—
Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student
—drives our work every day.

We are grounded in five district priorities:

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

We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent is essential to student success.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring high school teacher with experience in basketball coaching to serve as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Juarez-Lincoln High School. The ideal candidate will be a student-centered educator and a disciplined leader who demonstrates La Joya ISD’s core values—Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, High-Quality Instruction, and Service.

This dual-role educator-coach will:

• Provide high-impact classroom instruction aligned with La Joya ISD academic priorities
• Lead all aspects of the boys basketball program, including coaching, team development, and program management
• Serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes, fostering discipline, academic success, and sportsmanship
• Represent Juarez-Lincoln High and La Joya ISD with pride, professionalism, and competitive excellence

You will be joining a district that is building on a strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence while rapidly evolving to create innovative systems that elevate student outcomes through athletics. In this role, you will receive strategic, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to high-quality, research-based professional development and resources. La Joya ISD is deeply committed to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of growth—for our students, staff, and athletic programs.

Juarez-Lincoln High School offers a unique blend of energy and excellence. With a strong academic foundation, passionate student body, and experienced coaching staff, the school fosters a winning culture on and off the court. The basketball program is a cornerstone of campus pride and community engagement.

Staff members at Juarez-Lincoln benefit from:

• Access to professional development and instructional resources
• A collaborative, student-focused campus culture

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (required)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in any secondary content area (required)
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements (preferred for team transportation)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification and completion of UIL-required safety trainings (must be current or obtained prior to start of coaching duties)

• Experience teaching at the high school level
• Prior coaching experience in basketball required; head coaching experience preferred
• Strong understanding of basketball systems, fundamentals, and competitive strategy
• Ability to build a vertically aligned program from sub-varsity through varsity
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to motivate athletes and coaching staff
• Experience with UIL compliance, player eligibility tracking, and offseason program development
• Alignment with La Joya ISD’s Athletic Handbook, Coaching Expectations, and Code of Ethics

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional – High School Teacher

• Plan and deliver rigorous, TEKS-aligned instruction using La Joya ISD-approved curriculum and systems (e.g., DMAC)
• Support the academic growth of all students, including ELLs, special education, and…