Director School Improvement (Education Specialist IV)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

409d • $83,353 - $83,353

About The Position

The Director of School Improvement at the Nebraska Department of Education is responsible for enhancing student achievement in state-identified Priority Schools and federally-identified Comprehensive Support & Improvement Schools. This role involves providing guidance, developing improvement plans, and fostering partnerships with educational institutions to ensure effective implementation of strategies aimed at improving educational outcomes. The position requires a strong commitment to diversity and collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the field of education or related subject area.
• Three years of successful preK-12 teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school, or equivalent experience in another state or country.
• Eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate.
• A Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate must be possessed by the time the candidate begins employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate or equivalent academic endeavor such as a Six-Year Specialist Certificate.
• At least three years of experience as a director, specialist, coordinator, instructional coach, department head, or administrator in a school, ESU, or professional organization facilitating professional learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to state and federally-identified schools throughout the designation, identification, and exit stages.
• Assists with development, implementation, and monitoring of the Priority School Progress Plan and federal improvement plans.
• Ensures plans are designed to increase outcomes for student groups identified in Nebraska's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with school districts and Education Service Units (ESUs) to coordinate supports provided to identified schools.
• Collaborates to collect and analyze data related to student performance, professional learning, and compliance to develop improvement plans.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!).
• 156% state-matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees