Director of Gifted and , 504 and Community School Services

Director of Gifted & Talented, 504 & Community School Services

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Executive Director of Special Education

Pay Grade: AD 7

Dept./School:
Academics and School Leadership

Initiated Date:
Aug. 2026

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. With a strong 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley, our vision — Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student — reflects our urgent focus on student outcomes.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities:

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

We are committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality instruction in every classroom. The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plays a critical role in ensuring early identification, timely intervention, and equitable access to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.

We are seeking a strategic, compliance-driven, and student-centered leader to serve as the Director of Gifted & Talented, 504 & Home School Services. This leader provides district wide oversight of Gifted & Talented programming, Section 504 services, and Home School Services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and alignment with district instructional priorities.

The Director ensures equitable identification and service delivery for advanced learners, students with disabilities under Section 504, and students receiving homebound or home school services. This role strengthens campus implementation, builds staff capacity, and ensures systems are in place to support student access, instructional rigor, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated record of strengthening student support systems, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving access and outcomes for diverse student populations.

• Develop and implement a district wide vision for Gifted & Talented, Section 504, and Home School Services aligned to district academic priorities.
• Establish clear expectations for identification, service delivery, compliance, and program implementation.
• Collaborate with Academic Services, Special Education, Student Services, and campus leadership to ensure alignment of services.
• Ensure equitable access to services for all eligible students.
• Use data and continuous improvement cycles to strengthen program effectiveness and student outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.
• Oversee equitable identification and screening processes for Gifted & Talented services.
• Monitor campus implementation of Gifted & Talented instructional services.
• Ensure appropriate differentiation and instructional supports for advanced learners.
• Develop program standards, procedures, and implementation guidance.

• Ensure district compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Oversee identification, eligibility, and service delivery processes for students eligible under Section 504.
• Monitor campus implementation of accommodations and service plans.
• Provide guidance to campus 504 coordinators and administrators.
• Ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

• Oversee district homebound and home school services to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for homebound services.
• Monitor instructional quality and service delivery for students receiving homebound instruction.
• Develop procedures and systems for homebound service implementation.
• Support campuses in implementing appropriate instructional supports for homebound students.

• Develop and maintain tracking systems for Gifted & Talented, Section 504, and homebound services.
• Monitor student participation, service delivery, and program effectiveness.
• Analyze trends and identify areas for program improvement.
• Provide executive-level summaries and reports to district…