EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Education is seeking to fill multiple Education Program Professional (EPP) positions in Carson City and Las Vegas. The first position is with the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Advanced Coursework in Carson City and Las Vegas. The second position is with the Office of Teaching and Learning in Carson City only.

GATE and Advanced Coursework Position Duties

• Provide statewide leadership, administrative oversight, and technical expertise for programs serving high-ability and college-ready learners.
• Serve as the Department's primary subject matter expert for GATE and all advanced coursework pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Credit, and Honors programs.
• Design, manage, and evaluate statewide initiatives aimed at increasing access and equity in advanced studies.
• Oversee the legal identification and service protocols for gifted pupils.
• Manage the state-mandated approval process for Dual Credit courses between Local Education Agencies (LEA) and institutions of higher education.
• Provide expertise in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of statewide initiatives and projects aligned with the Department's strategic priorities, including the Statewide Plan for the Improvement of Pupils (STIP).
• Provide technical assistance and develop and deliver professional learning for educators on differentiated instruction, curriculum acceleration, and college-level course integration.
• Serve as a liaison with internal NDE divisions, LEAs, the Statewide Gifted and Talented Advisory Council, and national partners such as the College Board and International Baccalaureate Organization.
• Maintain established goals for program success, manage grant funding for advanced programs, and ensure that all district-level advanced offerings meet rigorous state standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Office of Teaching and Learning Position Duties

• Provide leadership, technical assistance, consultation, and programmatic support for the implementation and continuous improvement of Nevada's Read by Grade 3 (RBG3) Program in alignment with state and federal requirements, the Nevada State Literacy Plan, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of NDE's policies, guidance, resources, and professional learning related to early literacy, literacy assessment, intervention, and instructional practices.
• Collaborate with internal offices, school districts, charter schools, regional professional development programs, institutions of higher education, and state and national organizations to advance statewide literacy initiatives and improve student outcomes.
• Serve as the OTL and NDE representative on committees, task forces, advisory groups, and cross-office initiatives related to literacy, curriculum, assessment, instructional materials, and educator professional learning.
• Provide structure and content expertise in the review of instructional materials, grant administration, data-informed decision making, and other statewide initiatives that support high-quality literacy instruction.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and service-oriented approach consistent with NDE's Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.