Strategic Director of Academic Programs & Pathways

Central Admin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Senior Director of Academic Programs to lead district-wide academic offerings and student support services from early learning through graduation.

The role oversees CTE, P-TECH, Fine Arts, Physical Education, bilingual program development, Special Education, Counseling, MTSS, and program evaluation, ensuring alignment with district priorities and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, Special Education, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in education, including leadership of academic programs or campus initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs across multiple teams or campuses.
• Experience supervising staff and managing projects, budgets, or external partnerships.
• Working knowledge of bilingual education, Special Education, Counseling Services, and MTSS.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to evaluate program implementation, service quality, and student outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic district leadership for academic programs and student support services.
• Develop multiyear implementation plans with goals, milestones, staffing needs, and resources.
• Define program expectations and provide campuses with guidance for implementation.
• Review program quality, participation, access, and outcomes to identify improvements.
• Coordinate calendars, deliverables, and reporting across campuses and departments.
• Oversee CTE and P-TECH in collaboration with relevant directors and staff.
• Lead bilingual program development and MTSS, counseling services, and related supports.
• Monitor enrollment, progression, and readiness outcomes; implement corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field

Job description

Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Senior Director of Academic Programs to lead district-wide academic offerings and student support services from early learning through graduation.

The role oversees CTE, P-TECH, Fine Arts, Physical Education, bilingual program development, Special Education, Counseling, MTSS, and program evaluation, ensuring alignment with district priorities and measurable outcomes.