Director - School Improvement (Education Specialist IV)
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011256 Director - School Improvement (Education Specialist IV) (Open Date: 11/25/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-10-2024

Job Description:
Do you love analyzing data to creatively solve problems? Do complex challenges inspire you? Are you looking for a job with a statewide impact on school improvement using those skills? This is it!

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Director of School Improvement to provide customer service and guidance regarding improvement of student achievement to identified schools (e.g., state-identified Priority Schools and federally-identified Comprehensive Support & Improvement Schools). Successful candidates will have initiative and tenacity to help school systems and adapt solutions to meet schools' needs, and you'll join a collaborative, supportive team!

Currently on a contract? Don't worry! We'll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Rate:

$83,352.51/year

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 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!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Provides guidance to state and federally-identified schools throughout the designation, identification, and exit stages and 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.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools and ESUs. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 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 teaching or school administration experience in another state or country, and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807.

Legal Requirements: A Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 92 NAC 21 must be possessed by the time the candidate begins employment at the Nebraska Department of Education and an active certificate maintained while in the Education Specialist position.

Substitution: Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent Master of Arts in Teaching per 92 NAC 21, and five years of teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country, and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent academic endeavor such as a Six-Year Specialist Certificate, and 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.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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