2026-27 Director of Professional Development DAC

Director of Professional Development

Location: District Administrative Center

Salary: $107500.00

240 Workdays

Start Date: 7/1/2026

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

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 inquires of staff district personnel other professional organizations etc. for the purpose of resolving problems providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 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; and grant development.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices adult learning theory approved curriculum and instruction materials.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 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; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 65% sitting 15% walking and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Masters degree in job-related area.

Equivalency:

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses:

Administrators Credential

Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances:

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status - Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Required Experience:

Director