Director of State and Federal Accountability
Application Deadline: 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Pacific; Date Posted: 9/11/2026; Contact: Yvonne Gonzalez, 760-848-1091; Number of Openings: 1.
About the role
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
A Director of State and Federal Accountability implements compliance with state and federal regulations, managing grants and funding, and strategically aligning resources to support the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) within a California school district. The Director of State and Federal Accountability must ensure that the district effectively leverages state and federal resources to support MTSS implementation, address the diverse needs of students, and promote equity, excellence, and accountability education. The Director of State and Federal Accountability will lead the work for preparing and processing of applications and evaluations required for the Federal and State projects as specified in the District’s Consolidated Application and Local Improvement Plan, Local Education Agency (LEA), QEIA, DAIT, and AGB. Assists Principals and teachers in implementing objectives and activities as specified in District - directed State and Federal projects.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree required
- A valid California Administrative credential
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a teacher
- Experience as a School Administrator
- Recent experience in staff development and the preparation of District level applications and reports
See the position job description for a more detailed description.
Pay
$14,292.00 - $17,976.00 Monthly; Add'l Salary Info: 002 of the Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Schedule
Length of Work Year: 12 Months; Employment Type: Full Time