Director of Planning and Development
Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, AZ
Job Details
- Job ID:
- Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 6:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
- Posted: Feb 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
FLSA STATUS Exempt
SUPERVISES: No
GRADE: Administrator
FTE: 1.0
WORK CALENDAR: 253
GRADE: B
APPROVED: 11/09/2016
REVISED: 02/10/2026
SUMMARY: This position oversees districtwide planning related to student enrollment, demographics, attendance boundaries, school capacity, and long‑range facilities and growth planning, providing data‑driven analysis to support informed decision‑making by district leadership and the Governing Board. Responsibilities include evaluating enrollment projections and boundary needs, monitoring developer donation agreements, and supporting planning‑related agreements such as telecommunications and cell tower coordination on district property. The Director also evaluates and implements software systems for logistical planning, including bus routing and web‑based planning tools, in collaboration with District departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and manage demographic data to identify trends and changes in student enrollment, housing developments, school capacity and community growth patterns.
- Prepare forecasts and student enrollment projections for district‑wide planning.
- Provide district mapping and updated boundary scenarios, and make recommendations for boundary changes as needed.
- Obtain land development information within District boundaries and assist with land acquisitions, school siting decisions and School Facilities Board approval process.
- Serve as the District liaison with municipalities/property owners regarding growth and development, and attend zoning hearings representing the District.
- Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services in negotiating Developer Donations Agreements, and track the donations and issue invoices as required.
- Assist with the evaluation, coordination, and administration of cell tower and telecommunications site agreements on District property.
- Assist with the identification and maintenance of safe walking routes and crosswalks.
- Evaluate and make recommendations for software systems for logistical planning, demographic tracking and bus routing.
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, developers, municipalities and vendors.
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
- Remain current in existing and emerging technology and software.
- Other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. In addition, verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 3-5 years of experience in planning, enrollment analysis, facilities planning, or a related field.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
- Basic planning background and experience with the municipal planning process.
Preferred Qualifications
It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.
- Experience in K-12 public education.
- Experience with GIS, demographic tracking systems, forecasting tools and/or transportation routing systems.
- Knowledge of land-use planning, development review, or public sector agreements.
- Experience in acquiring new and advanced skills necessary for implementing advances in information/computer technology.
Knowledge and Skills Required
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Supervisory theories and practices.
- Applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations established for the District.
- Knowing Governing Board meeting procedures and protocol.
- Handling confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
- Establishing rapport with Governing Board members, administrative officials and others.
- Analyzing data, and compiling and presenting materials.
- Working with the general public, administrators, directors and other elected officials.
- Making independent decisions.
- Composing, writing and editing reports and other correspondence.
- Knowing local, state, and federal guidelines governing area of assignment.
- Applying theories and principles in crisis management.
- Problem solving through data analysis and the development of action plans.
- Resolving conflicts.
- Creating and delivering presentations.
- Promoting positive public relations.
- Willingness and ability to acquire new and advanced skills necessary for implementing advances in information/computer technology.
- Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc., to exchange information.
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor environment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
EEO Statement
The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
Position Type
Full-Time Benefited
Salary
$95,975 Per Year
Job Categories
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
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