2026-27 Director of Early College and Career Experiences

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT #202

1600 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
www.eths.k12.il.us

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Director of Early College & Career Experiences

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

CATEGORY: FLSA Exempt

Minimum Experience/Skill Requirements/Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with administrative

endorsement

• Master’s degree in area of licensure or related field or industry experience preferred
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and use information in various problem-solving activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with students, parents/guardians

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Early College & Career
Experiences:

• Collaborate with ETHS Administration and the Post-High School Planning Committee to

integrate "multiple pathways to success" across counseling, culture, curriculum, and
communications.

• Lead the development, implementation, and planning of innovative career pathways, work-based

learning (WBL), and early college experiences (AP, dual credit).

• Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure all projects and pathways align with district

goals.

• Develop and submit program budgets and identify/apply for federal, state, and external grant

opportunities.

• Coordinate all aspects of early college experiences (Advanced Placement, dual credit, concurrent

enrollment) to expand student access and recruitment.

• Design, create, and expand articulation agreements with post-high school institutions.
• Coordinate the work of the Early College and Career Experiences Department.
• Coordinate teamASAP.
• Support and advise Department Chairs/Directors on curriculum development to expand dual

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• Develop a comprehensive career experiences program, including job placement, educational

excursions, and career awareness activities (FASH/SASH).

• Support the implementation of Individualized Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs) via

SchooLinks.

• Assist teachers by coordinating workshops, hosting guest speakers, and providing sector-specific

exploration resources.

• Coordinate employment workshops covering resume writing, job applications, and interviewing

techniques.

• Create and facilitate the Business Advisory Council, leading quarterly meetings to bridge the gap

between industry and education.

• Serve as MEAC Chairperson and the liaison for the 847 Project, Trade Collective, Oakton

College, and the City of Evanston.

• Develop partnerships with local/national workforce agencies and businesses to assess market

needs and secure new student opportunities.

• Coordinate efforts between local businesses and the ETHS district (Middle and High School) to

expand the career pathways network.

• Develop marketing materials (guides, brochures, digital content) to promote alternatives to

four-year degrees to the community and private sector.

• Partner with Special Education and Alt School staff to ensure students with IEPs and those facing

potential barriers have full access to career pathways.

• Expand WBL opportunities with a specific focus on equity and serving underrepresented/

underserved student populations.

• Collect and analyze career pathway and WBL data (via SchooLinks and surveys) to document

success and drive continuous program improvement.

• Maintain an employer/labor database to track student participation and generate reports.
• Conduct coaching visits to provide on-site support and observe program quality.
• Manage the course request process in SchooLinks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months (July 1-June 30)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require
the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and
balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant finger dexterity. Generally
the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal
temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

ETHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, creed, gender,

color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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