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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$57,503.52 to
$86,109.12
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.
Nevada is on its way to reach its goal of becoming the fastest improving state in the nation. This position (located in Las Vegas) manages the School Improvement Grant (SIG) granted to Nevada schools, provides grants management services and gathers valid, reliable, and comprehensive outcome data from SIG-served schools. The EPP serves as the state SIG coordinator and will foster the improvement and growth of SIG through technical assistance and collaboration. The position will be a member of the Title I team, in the Office of Student and School Supports (OSSS), and also cultivate the growth of the Title I program in his/her assigned local education agencies (LEAs). OSSS manages all of the major federal and state grants for the Department and the position will help develop tools and resources (such as guidance documents) used by LEAs to drive student outcomes. The EPP will collaborate with department staff, district and school based educators, administrators, parents, and other partners; provide integrated support to LEAs; collect, analyze, and report education program related data; coordinate the development of education standards for various subject areas; develop assessments and security/administration protocol to measure the performance of students, schools, and school districts regarding federal and State standards and indicator.
The SIG EPP will also provide oversight and leadership for supplemental federal and state programs to support office and district-wide initiatives in school improvement. The Department is especially interested in candidates with expertise or experience in implementing effective school and/or district improvement strategies.
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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Positions require statewide travel. |
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This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI background check, at the cost of the applicant. |
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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 your experience in working with students and families from diverse educational backgrounds.
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2) Describe how you have analyzed and used data to inform and influence your work.
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3) Describe a project that you have initiated and/or provided leadership on that improved student outcomes. In your response, be
sure to highlight any collaboration opportunities that occurred during the work.
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