SISD terminates teacher who used school app to inappropriately communicate with student

Update (October 17, 2024): The SISD Board voted to terminate Almaraz "with good reason" in a recent meeting. The vote was unanimous.

Update (September 26, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Almaraz had been working at Socorro ISD since October 2021. Investigators first started looking into him when the principal of his school alerted an officer that Almaraz had been "improperly communicating with a female student from campus," court documents state.

Investigators say they spoke to the victim's mother, who showed the investigators that Almaraz had sent the victim inappropriate images. Court documents also allege that Almaraz gifted the victim a number of items and texted her about his intent to have sexual intercourse with her.

Court documents state that the victim told investigators that she and Almaraz first started talking over the school's sports communication app, which is designed to facilitate student/staff communication.

Investigators say that Almaraz visited the victim's home and attempted a sexual interaction with her inside of his car in June.

Update (September 25, 2024): Online jail records show that Almaraz was arrested again on September 20, 2024 on two new charges: online solicitation of a minor.

The jail records show that Almaraz posted bond and was released the same day.

Update: Officials with Socorro ISD have confirmed that Almaraz works as a teacher at Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School.

The school's directory lists Almaraz as a math teacher. The district says he is currently on administrative leave and that the investigation into his alleged conduct is still ongoing.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police Department officers arrested Llojan Almaraz on multiple charges September 13, 2024, records show.

Almaraz was charged with child grooming, improper relationship between an educator and student, indecency with a child, and sexual performance by a child. This is according to jail records. He was released on bond the day after he was booked.

ABC-7 is working to learn if Almaraz's improper relationship charge stems from his possible employment as an educator in the Borderland.