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Devine ISD

Elementary School Principal (PK-2)
Full Texas administrator certification; campus leadership experience required; T-TESS evaluator; working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness, manage budget and personnel, coordinator campus functions, implement policy and procedures, and interpret data.

Elementary School Counselor (PK-2)
Master’s degree in guidance counseling; valid Texas teaching certificate; knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal and career development; ability to coordinate and plan standardized testing program; strong background in special education, 504, ESL and other student support services; excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Elementary School Campus Secretary (PK-2)
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to organize and manage routine work activities of the Elementary campus office; proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance; effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of basic accounting principles; three years or more advanced secretarial experience in public education preferred; bilingual preferred; other duties as assigned.

Intermediate School Teacher (3-5)
Generalist EC-4 or Generalist EC-6
Bachelor’s degree with valid Texas teaching certificate; knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and maintain highly structured and orderly environment; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Intermediate School Special Education Aide (3-5)
Must meet ESSA ‘Highly Qualified’ requirements (48 college hrs./2 hrs. or attend TOPP training at ESC20) and local criteria. Must have knowledge of basic computer operations and skills; ability to operate personal computer and educational software; ability to work with students and teachers effectively; effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Middle School Assistant Principal (6-8)
(11 months) Full Texas Administrator’s Certification; Assistant Principal’s experience preferred; T-TESS evaluator; working knowledge of high school curriculum and instruction; strong organizational skills; STAAR Test coordinator skills and an ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness; implement policy and procedures; and to interpret data as well as use a variety of software applications for data disaggregation.

Middle School English Language Arts/Reading Teacher/Coach (6-8)
English Language Arts & Reading w/STR Gr. 4-8; Generalist 4-8
Bachelor’s degree with valid Texas teaching certificate; ability to demonstrate competency in core academic subjects; general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and manage behavior; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Middle School Special Education Math & Inclusion Teacher/Boys Coach (6-8)
Math 4-8 (preferred) or Generalist 4-8 and Special Education certified
Bachelor’s degree with valid Texas special education teaching certificate; ability to demonstrate competency in core academic subjects; general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and manage behavior; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of special needs students; ability to develop IEP through ARD committee process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies. CPI and behavior management training preferred.

High School Principal (9-12)
Full Texas administrator certification; campus leadership experience required; T-TESS evaluator; working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness, manage budget and personnel, coordinate campus functions, implement policy and procedures, and interpret data.

High School Social Studies Teacher/Coach (9-12) Social Studies or Social Studies Composite
Bachelor’s degree with valid Texas teaching certificate; ability to demonstrate competency in core academic subjects; general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and manage behavior; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

High School Principles of Law/Law Teacher/Coach (9-12)
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification; valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned; general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Athletic Director (option to coach) Certified Administrator (preferred)
Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district; knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program; knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics; ability to implement policy and procedures; ability to interpret data; ability to manage budget and personnel; excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, and staff.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders; Texas license as a SLPA required; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions; required hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure.

Food Service Worker (5 openings)
Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Substitutes for Nurses Minimum Requirement-Medical Assistant

Bus Driver CDL and Criminal Background/Fingerprinting Required

Custodian(s) Criminal Background/Fingerprinting Required

Natalia ISD

LSSP (School Psychologist)-4-day instructional week. (1 opening)
Academic Services Department/Psychologist
Position is eligible for a Ch21 contract. Position is currently 194 days for the reduced 4-day school week. Salary range for min/max is $70,000 to $81,298, but is negotiable based on experience & certifications. There is a $5,000 first year sign on bonus.

Teacher Application Pool 2025-2026 school year – ECC Campus, Elementary
We are ready to accept applications in the 2025-26 Teacher Application Pools. It is not tied to any actual open position; it is merely a folder to start reviewing eligible applicants for possible openings in the next school year. Open positions will be posted separately. The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025.Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

Teacher Application Pool 2025-2026 school year – Elementary
We are ready to accept applications in the 2025-26 Teacher Application Pools. It is not tied to any actual open position; it is merely a folder to start reviewing eligible applicants for possible openings in the next school year. Open positions will be posted separately. The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

3rd Grade Teacher 2025-2026 school year – Elementary
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

2nd Grade Teacher 2025-2026 school year – Elementary
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after June 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

4th Grade Teacher 2025-2026 school year – Elementary
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after June 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

School Counselor – High School
4-day instructional week! 12 month, educed work day assignment calendar. 2024-25 Compensation Plan: Min-mid-max, Salary is Negotiable based on experience and certifications. $59.664–$64,299–$69,293. 2025-26 Compensation Plan set to be updated by 6/30/2025

Teacher Application Pool 2025-2026 school year – Junior High
We are ready to accept applications in the 2025-26 Teacher Application Pools. It is not tied to any actual open position; it is merely a folder to start reviewing eligible applicants for possible openings in the next school year. Open positions will be posted separately. The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

5th Grade Teacher 2025-2026 school year – Junior High
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

ELAR Teacher 2025-2026 school year – Junior High
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

Social Studies Teacher/Coach 2025-2026 school year – Junior High
The 2025-2026 compensation plan will be posted after April 2025. Contact for interviews/references will come from the campus administrators or their assistants.

Admin. Assistant/RegistrarPEIMS
The Campus Adminstrative Assistant/PEIMS-Registrar is scheduled to work 12 Months per school year, from July to June. The 2024-25 pay range is: Paygrade Min $28,930–Mid $33,600–Max $36,204
Classroom Teacher Substitute _24-25 School year (Accepting apps, but no on-boarding planned-List is full)
School Bus Driver_4-day work week (1 opening and sub drivers)
Cafeteria Substitute _Application pool
Custodian (1 opening)

Lytle ISD

Lytle ISD also still has several open positions for the 25-26 school year including:
Primary School Counselor
Master’s degree preferred. Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students. Plan and conduct structured group lessons. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel students. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
Elementary School Counselor
Master’s degree preferred. Plan and conduct structured group lessons. Collaborate with teachers. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel students. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed. Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

Speech-Language Pathologist
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university. Valid license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate. Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
Elementary Teacher
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
District Computer Technician
Install and upgrade computers and peripherals. Install network cabling and network peripherals. Relocate computer hardware, peripherals, and equipment. Install and configure software. Assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data communications circuits and equipment. Diagnose and repair equipment, including printers, terminals, and personal computers. Service equipment. Follow established safety procedures and techniques. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Jr High Math Teacher
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
High School Counselor
Master’s degree preferred. Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students. Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities. Plan and conduct structured group. Collaborate with teachers. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel students. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
Cafeteria Manager
High school diploma or GED, Certified Food Manager (CFM) required. Responsible for on-site leadership of campus child nutrition operations. Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Ensure all operations follow safe food handling standards.
Custodian
Contact Rachel Estrada to set up an interview and fill out an application. Ms. Estrada can be reached at 210-478-0049 or by rachel.estrada@lytleisd.org.
Bus Driver
Valid Texas CDL (Class B with Passenger Endorsement). No record of DUI convictions in past 10 years. Must be able to pass DOT mandated physical exam. Must pass pre-duty and randomly administered drug and alcohol tests. Ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned bus route. Operate school bus that transports students and other
For more information and full descriptions on job openings see district websites.

In order to be eligible for the reward, you must call Crime Stoppers first and receive a code number. You will not be asked to reveal your name. Call Crime Stoppers at 830-769-2255.

A reward of up to $5000 is being offered for one week only for information leading to the recovery of an antique John Deere tractor.
This reward is available from June 18, 2025, to June 25, 2025.
On June 6, 2025, an antique 1938 John Deere Tractor was reported stolen to local authorities. Information was received that the tractor was seen in the San Antonio area. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of an individual for the theft of the tractor, but the tractor was not located. A reward of up to $5000 is being offered for one week for information on the location and recovery of the tractor.

By Anton Riecher
In business this June, Medina County Commissioners voted to authorize the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the “Safe Streets and Roads for All” grant program to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for the county.
Mark Miller, public infrastructure leader with Westwood Professional Services, said the application, due at the end of June, is for an 80-20 matching grant, meaning that for every dollar provided by the county, the DOT will match with $4.
Among the three main criteria for the grant is fatality rate, Miller said. Medina County currently ranks at nearly 40 driving fatalities per 1,000 residents, rated among the ten worst counties in Texas, Miller said.
The Safe Streets and Roads for All program, established in 2022 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, has nearly…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com.

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