Education Programs Professional Gate Program

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

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 Educations (NDE) Office of Teaching and Learning is seeking an Education Programs Professional (EPP) for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Advanced Coursework to provide statewide leadership administrative oversight and technical expertise for programs serving high-ability and college-ready learners. This position serves as the Departments primary subject matter expert for GATE and all advanced coursework pathways including Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Dual Credit and Honors programs.

The incumbent will be responsible for the design management and evaluation of statewide initiatives aimed at increasing access and equity in advanced studies. This includes overseeing the legal identification and service protocols for gifted pupils and managing the state-mandated approval process for Dual Credit courses between Local Education Agencies (LEA) and institutions of higher education. This position will also provide expertise in the development coordination implementation and evaluation of statewide initiatives and projects aligned with the Departments strategic priorities including the Statewide Plan for the Improvement of Pupils (STIP). The duties performed by this position include providing technical assistance and the development and delivery of professional learning for educators on differentiated instruction curriculum acceleration and college-level course integration.

As a critical liaison the incumbent will communicate with internal NDE divisions LEAs the Statewide Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and national partners such as the College Board and International Baccalaureate Organization. The incumbent will maintain established goals for program success manages grant funding for advanced programs and ensures that all district-level advanced offerings meet rigorous state standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business economics education English math psychology science sociology or related field and one year of related experience applicable to the current vacancy.

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.

Working knowledge of: current issues and best practices in educational programs; data analysis necessary to evaluate success and trends of the program area; chart graph and table formatting to produce reports; computer applications used for email spreadsheets word processing and databases.

General knowledge of: education systems procedures and methods; federal laws and regulations pertaining to education and the assigned program area(s).

Ability to: analyze and summarize data; analyze information problems and situations to define the problem formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications; arrive jointly or independently at decisions conclusions or solutions; compile research and information gained from interest groups into written and oral presentations that provide direction for the development of goals and objectives of the program; disseminate information logically and clearly; find identify and understand rigorous research and data from leading and credible education organizations/institutions to inform program work and school improvement; write State guidance documents and memos to communicate federal and State education laws requirements and expectations; create and deliver accurate presentations with relevant information data and research; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and project staff in the school districts the university system and other organizations agencies and the public; facilitate group discussion of identification of issues concerns questions and proposed solutions; interpret information such as federal laws regulations and other documents; meet established deadlines with quality products; plan and organize workshops and in service activities that make the best use of time for participants; prepare and present a variety of oral and written reports as needed; present to small or large groups to provide information coordinate discussion and motivate others to action; write concise logical and understandable grammatically correct letters memoranda reports minutes handbooks directions technical reports plans guidelines instructions and compliance finding reports.

Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera

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.

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