Employment Opportunities
Welcome! We are pleased that you are interested in dedicating your skills to Nevada's K-12 education system. Below you will find links to help you explore job opportunities here at the Nevada Department of Education as well as at schools across the Silver State.
Education Programs Director in the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment
- The Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (OSRLE) is committed to fostering a safe and respectful learning atmosphere for all individuals, regardless of any differing characteristics. The Director role involves overseeing various initiatives and grant projects that promote student health, wellness, safety, and a positive school climate. Key responsibilities include supervising a diverse team of professionals to provide guidance and support while fostering a collaborative culture both within the office and with external partners. The Director ensures compliance with all relevant federal and state laws, staying informed about legislative changes that may affect office initiatives. Effective budget management is also crucial, as the Director develops and allocates the office budget to support ongoing and new initiatives while monitoring expenditures for financial accountability. Additionally, the Director leads a team with multiple grant projects focused on student health, school safety, and social-emotional learning, and promotes Progressive Discipline and Restorative Practices within schools, overseeing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework to enhance school climate. Building strong partnerships with educational stakeholders, community organizations, and government agencies is essential for collaboration and communication, as is effectively conveying initiatives and gathering feedback from diverse audiences. Finally, the Director employs data-driven decision-making to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement, ensuring evaluations measure the impact of initiatives on student outcomes.
Education Programs Professional in the Office of Teaching and Learning
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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. This position will be located in Carson City or Las Vegas depending on the candidate chosen. This Education Programs Professional (EPP) builds sustainable and equitable teaching and learning opportunities for all students and educators in Nevada, supporting families and communities with technology and the shift to digital instruction. The incumbent will support and provide access to students and educators with high quality and standard aligned K-12 curriculum and courses; provide professional learning to educators incorporating the instructional shift to daily integration of digital learning. The EPP will build the internal distance learning course and professional learning library to a K-12 program accessible throughout the state. They will communicate with employees, commissions, and boards; collaborate with stakeholders for development, vetting, and publication of courses and modules; monitor course facilitation, courses review and revision; develop systems for competency based learning and flexible learning pathways. Other responsibilities will be monitoring and evaluating student progress using a learning management system.