Victoria ISD is now hiring exceptional educators to serve as Lead Teachers in Reading Language Arts and Math for the upcoming 2025โ26 school year. This opportunity is open to both current VISD teachers and out-of-district applicants who are ready to take on an impactful leadership role while remaining in the classroom.
Lead Teacher positions are available at the following VISD campuses:
Chandler Elementary School
Crain Elementary School
Dudley Elementary School
Hopkins Elementary School
Shields Elementary School
Patti Welder Middle School
STEM Middle School
VISD Lead Teachers are experienced, high-performing educators who help guide instructional practices, support fellow teachers, and lead academic growth efforts on their campusesโall while continuing to teach in their own classrooms. These educators serve as campus instructional leaders, modeling best practices, fostering collaboration, and driving student success in grades 3โ8.
To recognize their commitment and leadership, VISD Lead Teachers are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in additional compensation, including:
A $7,500 stipend for meeting the following qualifications:
At least 65% student growth on STAAR from the prior year
A T-TESS score of 3.0 or higher
Strong attendance record (no more than 5 state and 5 local days used annually)
Demonstrated ability to serve as a Lead Teacher
An additional $2,500 bonus for earning at least 65% student growth in the 2025โ2026 school year
โLead Teachers play a key role in elevating instructional quality across campuses while continuing to do what they love most - teaching,โ said Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Tammy Sestak. โThis is a great opportunity to grow as a leader and directly impact student achievement.โ
In addition, VISD staff members who refer a selected out-of-district Lead Teacher candidate will receive a $1,000 referral bonus on their December 2025 paycheck. Referred applicants must list the referring employeeโs name on their application and work the full fall semester to qualify.
Each campus will select one Lead Teacher per grade level (6thโ8th for middle school, 3rdโ5th for elementary) per content area (Reading and Math). These positions offer a meaningful career growth path while enhancing instructional capacity districtwide.
Interested in applying or referring someone for a Lead Teacher position? Visit www.visd.net/jobs to apply today or reach out for more information: jake.salcines@visd.net or tammy.sestak@visd.net.