EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL
- PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$52,847.28 to
$79,114.32
PAY GRADE: 39
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Education Programs Directors, Supervisors, and Professionals assist and foster the growth of early childhood, pre-K, K-12, postsecondary, adult, and related education programs throughout Nevada by providing technical assistance, training, and oversight.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Education Program Professional assists school districts and public schools by carrying out and increasing parental involvement and family engagement throughout Nevada by providing technical assistance and training.
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, and School Improvement Programs, this position provides support to school districts and public schools by promoting effective parental involvement and family engagement strategies and practices. As part of this oversight, the position provides professional development and technical assistance to district leaders in establishing policies for the involvement of parents and the engagement of families as well as training for parents and families in skills of leadership and volunteerism. Responsibilities of the position include: creating a list of effective practices proven to increase parental involvement; developing regulations to prescribe coursework on parental involvement and monitoring the implementation of those regulations; establishing guidelines to assist parents and families in helping achieve content and performance standards; planning and implementing the statewide Parent Summit; preparing the annual report on progress and actions; and collaborating with department staff.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
An earned Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, education, English, math, nutrition, psychology, science, sociology, statistics, or related field and one year of professional experience in an educational program area; OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, education, English, math, nutrition, psychology, science, sociology, statistics, or related field and two years of professional experience in an educational program area.
Special Notes
Positions require program-specific education and/or experience which will be identified by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Special Requirements
Possession of a conditional license to teach in Nevada is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Some positions require statewide travel.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
College transcripts must be submitted with the employment application.
Additional Position Criteria
Experience in the development and implementation of programs designed to support student achievement through effective strategies and proven practices.
Experience in providing training and/or technical assistance to educators and families.
Experience in which you used data to inform the development and incorporation of strategies and practices into an implementation and improvement plan.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Explain in detail your experience developing and implementing a plan for effective parental involvement and family engagement. Where did you receive this experience?
2) Please explain your experience providing training and/or technical assistance related to the implementation of parental involvement and family engagement strategies (e.g., professional development for district personnel, family support, home visits, family literacy training, etc.). Please include where
this experience was gained.
3) Do you have experience preparing reports to summarize progress and actions around the implementation of a project (with regard to the involvement of parents and the engagement of families in the education of students). Please describe in detail where you received this experience.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
