2026-27 Director of Professional Development - DAC

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$107,500•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Director of Professional Development is done for the purpose of assisting with curriculum development and directing professional development programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements

Operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications
Planning and managing projects and programs
Overseeing program financial activities
Developing effective working relationships
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Administering personnel policies and procedures
Program evaluation and assessment techniques
Grant development
Review and interpret highly technical information
Write technical materials
Speak persuasively to implement desired actions
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations
Personnel processes
Standard business practices
Adult learning theory
Approved curriculum and instruction materials
Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate, and/or classify data
Use job-related equipment
Independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes
Utilize job-related equipment
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines
Problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Meeting deadlines and schedules
Setting priorities
Working with multiple projects, frequent interruptions, and changing work priorities
Working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records
Maintaining confidentiality
Facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Algebra and/or geometry knowledge

Responsibilities

Analyzes districts’ curriculum and instruction needs and staff development requirements for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently address needs.
Assists with the design and implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum aligned with state standards.
Oversees district curriculum and textbook adoption process.
Oversees and leads the team of curriculum specialists.
Oversees and leads the team of teacher mentors.
Collaborates with non-district educational institutions and in-state universities for the purpose of leading curriculum development efforts and formulating, developing and conducting professional development activities for the district.
Coordinates with other district personnel (e.g. district and building administrators, Consulting teachers, Curriculum and Instruction departments’ staff, etc.) for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying training needs and/or coordinating professional development services and within the District.
Designs services (e.g. training, programs, materials, in-district workshops, district professional development days and pre-service days, etc.) for the purpose of implementing professional development program activities that address curriculum, instruction, and assessment needs of the District.
Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
Manages a variety of training programs (e.g. Mentor program, implementation of curriculum adoptions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring training objectives are achieved in the most efficient and timely manner.
Monitors budget allocations, use of Title IIA funds, expenditures, and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing training, and conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
Prepares a wide variety of often-complex materials (e.g. professional growth philosophy, workshops, long range plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit reference, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for the requested actions.
Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, instructional materials, training consultants, curriculum and instruction trends and strategies, etc.) for the purpose of meeting staff training needs by developing new programs and services.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.