Dean of Instructional Programs

Job Summary: The Director of Instructional Programs, under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer and in collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer, performs highly responsible administrative, supervisory, and professional work to implement school system policies and procedures related to assigned Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and activities.

This role involves building, supporting, and sustaining assigned CTE programs in partnership with business, labor, and postsecondary organizations. The goal is to provide relevant and rigorous pathways and coherent courses of study aligned with current industry and academic standards—preparing students for success in further education, careers, and citizenship. The assigned CTE programs operate across two centralized campuses and one leased campus.

Job Type: Full Time, This is a full-time, exempt position. Regular school business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with classes scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Availability for extended work hours is required if job responsibilities necessitate. Evening work may be needed for advisory team meetings, career fairs, and other school-sponsored activities.

Salary: $115,894 - 143,984.64

Benefits: EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.  Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance. Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period. EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education, Education Leadership, or a related area from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of successful leadership experience as a principal, assistant principal, CTE Director at an accredited secondary institution or equivalent leadership experience from an accredited post-secondary institution, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, experience and abilities.
• Minimum of three years of verified teaching experience at an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combination of secondary and post-secondary academic leadership experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in CTE at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution preferred.
• Administrative experience in K-12 setting preferred.
• A valid in-state or out-of-state Principal Certificate preferred.

Licensing/Certification and Other Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Prints (IVP) fingerprint card.
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

Information about EVIT

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu.

EVIT Mission Statement
To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.

El Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, género, estado civil, religión, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, o situación socioeconómica. De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Política de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.