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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,747.36 to
$81,954.00
PAY GRADE: 39
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.
This position will be located in Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate. Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Office of Educator Development and Support, this Education Programs Professional (EPP) position is responsible for coordinating all activities related to ensuring equitable access to effective educators for all students and implementation of the federal Title II-A grant (Preparing, Training & Recruiting Teachers & Leaders) including, but not limited to, grant budget management; development of grant applications; administration of federal funds awarded to districts, Nevada Department of Education (NDE), and other entities; planning and facilitating training/technical assistance to awardees; program compliance; and performance monitoring.
This EPP prepares/delivers presentations to the Nevada Legislature, State Board of Education, and other public bodies; maintains current knowledge base of research-based best practices/national trends related to teacher/leader development reform initiatives; collaborates with department staff, other state education agency personnel, district/school based educators, university administrators/faculty/staff, higher education students, and other community stakeholders/partners; interprets and assists in drafting federal/state laws (Nevada Revised Statutes) and regulations (Nevada Administrative Code) to accurately execute/monitor legislative mandates; and ensures that current and accurate information is maintained on the NDE website. The EPP prepares reports/publications using Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point; keeps organized, detailed and comprehensive records; takes initiative and is self-directed; and has exceptional written/verbal communication and presentation skills. The Department is especially interested in candidates with prior state/federal grant experiences and a background in teacher/leader development. This position requires some statewide travel and periodic attendance at regional/national conferences.
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 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. |
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This position requires a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. |
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Positions require statewide travel. |
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Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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1) Describe 1-2 projects/experiences you have initiated/provided leadership on related to state/district/school initiatives, highlighting effective use of time/project management, goal setting, self-directedness, and collaboration with stakeholders (school/state boards, legislators, college/university personnel, district/school-level administrators), and describe how you operated effectively within the constraints of the organization/system.
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2) Explain how the continuum of educator preparation, licensure, evaluation, and professional development are inter-related and impact student achievement.
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3) Describe how you have analyzed and used data to inform & influence your work.
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