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. Please note that this information may not be current. We recommend verifying the closed date on the posting for the most accurate details.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL - GATE PROGRAM 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’s (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 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. 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 Department’s 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, LEA's, 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.