Education Programs Director

State of Nevada • Nevada, NV

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About The Position

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. The Nevada Department of Education is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as an Education Programs Director within the Office of Student and School Supports. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for statewide PK-12 education programs that support diverse student populations, including English learners, migratory students, students experiencing homelessness, and students experiencing economic hardship. The Education Programs Director is responsible for program administration, staff supervision, grant and budget management, compliance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance. The incumbent will lead efforts to improve educational outcomes through effective program implementation, school and district improvement planning, professional learning, and continuous support to educators and educational partners throughout Nevada. Key responsibilities include overseeing state and federal education grants, ensuring fiscal accountability and regulatory compliance, supervising professional staff, supporting program effectiveness, and serving as a resource to school districts, community partners, and other stakeholders. The position also provides leadership in implementing programs and services in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and educational priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and team management skills, experience administering large-scale grants and budgets, knowledge of federal education programs and requirements, and a demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations and improve educational outcomes. Experience teaching English learners or supervising programs that support English learners is required. A valid teaching and/or administrative license is preferred.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience teaching English learners or supervising programs that support English learners is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A valid teaching and/or administrative license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Education Programs Supervisors or Education Programs Professionals
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager