EDUCATION PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Education is seeking to fill an Education Programs Director. This position will be located in Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on the candidate chosen. The incumbent will serve as the Director of the Office of Student and School Support (OSSS). The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership for statewide school improvement efforts. This position focuses on closing achievement gaps and strengthening educational outcomes across Nevada, with particular emphasis on schools identified for Comprehensive and Targeted Support and Improvement. The Director will lead the development and implementation of state and federal school improvement frameworks and work closely with districts and charter school sponsors to support measurable gains in school performance. The Director will analyze district and school-level performance data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide targeted improvement strategies. The role also includes providing assistance to district and school leaders in implementing programs. In addition, the Director will oversee state and federal grant portfolios, ensuring funds are allocated and used in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and equity priorities. The Director will conduct fiscal and programmatic monitoring to maintain accountability and support continuous improvement.
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.

Essential Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited university in business, economics, education, English, math, psychology, science, sociology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in an educational program area, which included experience in at least two of the following areas: managing a budget for purposes of supporting schools, districts, or other entities; leading and managing a team that supports organizational goals; evaluating a program and/or program participants for compliance purposes or outcomes; developing and implementing a vision for desired outcomes; and/or communicating with diverse stakeholders across various platforms, one year which included supervising professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Education Programs Supervisor in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Assist and foster continuous improvement of educator preparation, recruitment, development, recognition, and retention programs.

Assist and foster the improvement and growth of assigned education programs; develop tools and resources used by local agencies to accomplish required or desired objectives.

Provide technical assistance to statewide councils, commissions, boards, and task forces by preparing agendas, meeting materials, and researching and presenting information.

Provide training, technical assistance, and outreach regarding education program legal requirements and best practices individually or in group sessions.

Collect, analyze, and report education program-related data; assist schools in meeting accountability and reporting requirements.

Coordinate the development of education standards for various roles, responsibilities, and/or subject areas; develop assessments and security/administration protocol to measure the performance of students, schools, and school districts regarding federal and State standards and indicators.

Oversee school compliance with federal and State requirements by monitoring and reviewing program documentation and conducting interviews.

Review federal and State education program-related statutes and regulations; draft language for proposed State regulations; coordinate adoption of proposed regulations; provide input on statutory language.

Review education program sub-grant or claims requests and recommend approval or denial; monitor and provide assistance regarding funds usage; manage sub-grant applications.

Collaborate with external partners including universities, research organizations, governmental agencies, and other entities to drive school improvement efforts statewide.

Create and facilitate internal and external stakeholder groups to provide high quality, research-based recommendations to the Department regarding educational matters.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under administrative direction of a Deputy Superintendent in the NDE, incumbents manage programs and budgets; oversee grants or claims administration; acquire funds, establish program priorities, and allocate staff and related resources; discuss or negotiate difficult issues with agencies and elected and appointed officials; and train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Education Programs Supervisors or Education Programs Professionals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Detailed knowledge of: federal laws and regulations pertaining to education.

Working knowledge of: principles of budgeting and accounting; supervisory principles and practices as applied to supervision of subordinate staff. General knowledge of: management principles and practices related to the administration of a comprehensive program; statistics and data analysis.

Ability to: take responsibility for final decisions and resulting effects; communicate and work effectively with educational administrators and teachers regarding program leadership and financial management; conduct program planning and evaluation; develop budgets; develop schedules and timelines; interpret and implement NRS, NAC and federal law; understand and utilize credible education research, data and best practices; write grants; allocate resources to eligible agencies, and maintain accurate financial records; manage and oversee a comprehensive program(s); manage space, equipment, staff and material resources; train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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