Director of Career Services (Director I) - Education Center at East Side High School District
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As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
The district is seeking a person to lead, develop, and coordinate all district-wide Career Technical Education (CTE), college and career readiness initiatives, and school-to-career transition programs. The position ensures alignment with California CTE Framework, Perkins V, and the state’s College and Career Indicator (CCI) within the California School Dashboard.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Director of Career Services (Director I)
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Career Services leads, develops, and coordinates all district-wide Career Technical Education (CTE), college and career readiness initiatives, and school-to-career transition programs. The position ensures alignment with California CTE Framework, Perkins V, and the state’s College and Career Indicator (CCI) within the California School Dashboard.
SUPERVISOR: Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring alignment with state and federal mandates, including Perkins V and the California CTE Model Curriculum Standards.
- Support the implementation of comprehensive career exploration, guidance, and pathway development for grades 9–12, ensuring equitable access for all students, including English learners, foster youth, and students with disabilities.
- Support with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals related to college and career readiness.
- Collaborate with site leaders and counselors to integrate career exploration and planning activities into core instructional programs, including the use of online career platforms and interest inventories.
- Support Work Experience Education (WEE) programs to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, including job shadowing, paid internships, and career fairs.
- Lead and manage the District’s California Partnership Academies (CPA) and Linked Learning pathways.
- Administer all aspects of the District’s participation in Silicon Valley CTE (SVCTE), and industry-based credentialing opportunities.
- Coordinate and expand dual enrollment and articulation agreements with community colleges to ensure 2+2 and early college credit opportunities.
- Administer Work Permit programs.
- Oversee the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) and related state/federal career education grants.
- Build and maintain industry partnerships to support Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences aligned to sector pathways and labor market needs.
- Represent the district at CTE-related county, regional, and state-level meetings, industry advisory boards, and consortia.
- Develop and manage contracts with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and workforce development agencies.
- Provide professional development to teachers and staff on CTE standards, pathway development, and career readiness integration.
- Serve as the district liaison for programs aligned to California’s Career Pathways Trust, Apprenticeship Readiness, and Transition-to-Work services for students with IEPs.
- Supervise data collection and reporting related to student placement, follow-up, and CCI metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Demonstrated leadership in CTE program development, grant management, and industry collaboration
- Experience in high school or district-level administration, especially in CTE or pupil services
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional – 26%-50%
3. Often = 51%-75%
4. Frequent – above 76%
a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations [4]
b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time [2]
c. Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents [4]
d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level [4]
e. Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation [4]
f. Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull [4]
g. Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. [2]
h. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. [2]
I. Ability to operate office equipment [4]
j. Ability to reach in all directions [4]
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment
- Required to travel by personal and/or district vehicle to and from District sites and to work at remote District sites as needed to perform work activities
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete online application (via www.Edjoin.org) for the position will include: 1. A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered 2. A current Résumé 3. At least 3 current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of California Administrative Services credential
- Copy of Transcript (all appropriate transcript copies)
- Credential Copy (copy of all appropriate credentials including California Administrative Services credential)
- Letter of Introduction (stating the reasons you are interested in the position and why you should be considered)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 3 (three) current letters of recommendation)
- Resume (current resume)
- Test Results/Materials
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete online application (via www.Edjoin.org) for the position will include: 1. A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered 2. A current Résumé 3. At least 3 current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of California Administrative Services credential
- Copy of Transcript (all appropriate transcript copies)
- Credential Copy (copy of all appropriate credentials including California Administrative Services credential)
- Letter of Introduction (stating the reasons you are interested in the position and why you should be considered)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 3 (three) current letters of recommendation)
- Resume (current resume)
- Test Results/Materials
Comments and Other Information
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the major/other duties and responsibilities as per the job description. The successful DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES (DIRECTOR I) applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring alignment with state and federal mandates, including Perkins V and the California CTE Model Curriculum Standards.
2. Ability to support with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals related to college and career readiness.
3. Ability to support Work Experience Education (WEE) programs to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, including job shadowing, paid internships, and career fairs.
4. Ability to lead and manage the District’s California Partnership Academies (CPA) and Linked Learning pathways.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Bilingual candidates preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid California Administrative Services Credential
2. Master’s Degree preferred
3. Demonstrated leadership in CTE program development, grant management, and industry collaboration
4. Experience in high school or district-level administration, especially in CTE or pupil services
Comments and Other Information
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the major/other duties and responsibilities as per the job description. The successful DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES (DIRECTOR I) applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring alignment with state and federal mandates, including Perkins V and the California CTE Model Curriculum Standards.
2. Ability to support with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals related to college and career readiness.
3. Ability to support Work Experience Education (WEE) programs to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, including job shadowing, paid internships, and career fairs.
4. Ability to lead and manage the District’s California Partnership Academies (CPA) and Linked Learning pathways.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Bilingual candidates preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid California Administrative Services Credential
2. Master’s Degree preferred
3. Demonstrated leadership in CTE program development, grant management, and industry collaboration
4. Experience in high school or district-level administration, especially in CTE or pupil services
Application Deadline
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/18/2025
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$158,663 / year - $176,297 / year Annually
$158,663 / year - $176,297 / year Annually
Length of Work Year
216-218 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Doctorate Degree Stipend
$3,268 / year
Benefits
District-paid medical, dental and vision (includes spouse and dependents)
Sick Leave
12 days per year (prorated if employment less than 12 months; July 1 - June 30)
Position Effective
July 1, 2025