Director of Experiential Learning and Post-Secondary Readiness Job Township of Northfield Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Title:
Director of Experiential Learning and Post-Secondary Readiness

Assignment: 12-month;
Full-Time

Salary: $180,000- $210,000

Location: Northfield and Winnetka Campuses

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Supervises: Experiential Learning Field Coordinator, Experiential Learning Liaisons, Senior Project Coordinators, SILC Coordinator, Design Your New Trier Experience Coordinators, Internship Instructor(s)

Position Overview:

The Director of Experiential Learning and Post-Secondary Readiness will provide strategic and operational leadership for district-wide programming designed to provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences and pathways to post-secondary opportunities. The Director will lead efforts to expand experiential and career-connected learning, foster partnerships with community, industry, and higher education, and strengthen students’ understanding of career and post-secondary options.

This position will focus on equitable access, practical experiences, innovation, and the development of sustainable and scalable programming aligned with New Trier’s 2030 strategic plan.

Leaders at New Trier possess the skills and dispositions described in the New Trier Candidate Profile.

Qualifications:

Master’s or advanced degree in relevant field

Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal endorsement

Minimum of three years’ experience in school leadership and teaching experience

Proven experience in program development, community engagement, and external partnerships

Ability to build collaborative relationships with industry, higher education, and community partners

A passion for equity, innovation, and developing career and post-secondary pathways for diverse learners

Knowledge of trends and evidence-based practices in career technical education and post-secondary readiness

Exemplary interpersonal and effective communication skills

Demonstration of collaborative leadership

Illinois State Board of Education Work-Based Learning Designation preferred

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership for Experiential Learning and Career Pathways

Serve as the strategic and operational leader of the Center for Experiential Learning, advancing a continuum of experiential learning opportunities, career-connected learning, and postsecondary readiness for all students.
Develop and implement a multi-year vision and strategic framework for career exploration and experiential learning that supports long-term sustainability, scalability, and alignment with district strategic initiatives and ISBE requirements.
Provide leadership and support to academic departments in developing experiential learning opportunities, career pathways, and programming initiatives that connect curriculum to postsecondary readiness.
Advance equitable access to experiential learning, career exploration, and postsecondary pathways through collaboration with academic departments and district programs, including Special Education, EL, the New Trier Learning Center, and the Transition Center.
Provide professional learning, resources, and consultation to faculty and staff regarding experiential learning, career readiness, and industry partnerships.
Partner with district and departmental leaders to expand dual credit, credentialing, and postsecondary opportunities through college, university, and industry partnerships.

Center for Experiential Learning Leadership and Operations

Develop and manage the logistical, procedural, and operational structures necessary to support experiential learning programs, community partnerships, student placements, and off-campus learning experiences.
Supervise, support, and evaluate the Experiential Learning Field Coordinator and other assigned…