What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of College and Career Readiness position at Sunnyside Unified School District?
Definition
Under administrative direction, the Director of College and Career works with the Chief Academic Officer to provide leadership for all aspects of the 9-12 instructional program. Coordinates initiatives with a focus on preparing college and career ready graduates. Works with building principals, program coordinators and other directors to develop academic programs that prepare students for career and /or future education upon graduation. Coordinates transition with district middle schools. Serves as the contact person for those institutions, businesses, and nonprofits seeking to support high school initiatives.
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
Specific Duties And/Or Responsibilities
Knowledge of District and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation methods, techniques, and practices.
Knowledge of postsecondary systems and pathways.
Passion for increasing student achievement and educational access.
Strong facilitation, leadership, and communication skills.
Skill in project management, and advancement of key initiatives in complex environments
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Arizona Administrator Certification and/or five (5) years Administration Experience
Five (5) years of leadership experience at the high school level
High School Teaching Experience Preferred
Salary Grade: Administrator - Grade G FTE: 1.0 Days: 260 Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year
Application Procedure
Apply online
Under administrative direction, the Director of College and Career works with the Chief Academic Officer to provide leadership for all aspects of the 9-12 instructional program. Coordinates initiatives with a focus on preparing college and career ready graduates. Works with building principals, program coordinators and other directors to develop academic programs that prepare students for career and /or future education upon graduation. Coordinates transition with district middle schools. Serves as the contact person for those institutions, businesses, and nonprofits seeking to support high school initiatives.
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
Specific Duties And/Or Responsibilities
- Manages the district's high schools; collaborates with all departments, including the business office, IT, transportation, facilities, safety, etc., as necessary to ensure the smooth operations of high schools
- Facilitates curriculum and instruction practices as they pertain to high schools
- Works with school administration and school counselors to ensure access to classes through appropriate master scheduling, sectioning and staffing, and student interventions
- Maintains continuous program improvement, to include opportunities for dual enrollment and other partnerships to strengthen post-secondary transition
- Coordinates all programs and schools offering high school credits; (ie summer school, online, etc)
- Advises High School Counselors of the best academic curriculum choices in preparation for college entrance.
- Serves as the liaison to post-secondary organizations including dual enrollment, to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary
- Participates in the evaluation of school principals; assists and oversees grant options as they pertain to high schools
- Coordinates college and career readiness
Knowledge of District and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation methods, techniques, and practices.
Knowledge of postsecondary systems and pathways.
Passion for increasing student achievement and educational access.
Strong facilitation, leadership, and communication skills.
Skill in project management, and advancement of key initiatives in complex environments
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Arizona Administrator Certification and/or five (5) years Administration Experience
Five (5) years of leadership experience at the high school level
High School Teaching Experience Preferred
Salary Grade: Administrator - Grade G FTE: 1.0 Days: 260 Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year
Application Procedure
Apply online