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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,338.72 to
$87,549.84
PAY GRADE: 40
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.
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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 function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. This position is for consideration in the Carson City or Las Vegas office. Under the direction of the Office of Student and School Supports Director, the Education Programs Supervisor serves as the Title I Director and leads Title I and school improvement initiatives aimed at transforming low performing schools. This position will be responsible for ensuring program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, grants management, budget oversight, usage of evidence based practices, data informed decision-making, effective usage of funds, and other relevant federal and state requirements, including what is specified in ESEA and ESSA. The candidate will train, coach, supervise, and evaluate the performance of five to eight professional staff; collaborate with two Education Programs Supervisors and the Achievement School District to strengthen alignment; and collaborate and communicate regularly with stakeholders on initiatives and policies.
The Department is interested in leaders with expertise in implementing effective school and district improvement strategies and those who can effectively navigate at the nexus of education practice, policy, and research. This includes having familiarity with ESSA requirements and education policy; being informed on the latest research and evidence based practices for system and school transformation; demonstrating leadership on issues of equity and excellence, particularly with regard to closing opportunity gaps; demonstrating the capacity to scale and replicate highly effective practices; leading change management initiatives to transition teams from compliance- to performance- based support; cultivating a team culture of high performance; building staff capacity; maintaining trusting and collaborative relationships with partners; and leveraging a strong network of partners and experts to further the Department's goals. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant, at the cost of the applicant. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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 two years 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 three years of professional experience in an educational program area; OR one year of experience as an Education Programs Professional in Nevada State service. |
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Positions require program-specific education and/or experience which will be identified by the agency at the time of recruitment. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Some positions require statewide travel. |
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1) Do you have supervisory experience? If so, please describe when and where you obtained this experience. Full supervisory responsibilities in this role will include hiring/firing authority, work assignment, formal evaluation, discipline, etc.
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2) What school improvement experience do you have as it specifically relates to education practice, policy, and research? Please describe when and where you obtained this experience, as well as the impact you made in helping to improve educational outcomes for students, particularly for those most in need. The capacity to work at the nexus of practice, policy, and research is critical to being highly effective in this role.
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