Head Girls Track Coach Stipend

Head Girls Track Coach Stipend 2026‑2027

La Joya Independent School District, Palmview High School – Mission, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5682666

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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: Palmview High School

Initiated Date: March 2026

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.

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

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

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 Palmview 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.

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.

Palmview High School is a proud learning community with a strong tradition of academic achievement, athletic pride, and community support. As the home of the Lobos, Palmview 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.

• 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.

• Minimum of two years of coaching experience at the secondary level preferred.
• Experience as a…