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.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT - UNCLASSIFIED
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The State of Nevada Department of Education is hiring for a Deputy Superintendent for the Student Investment Division. The position will perform the following duties: Fiscal Management & Strategic Planning: Multi-Year Budgeting, Developing and monitoring multi-year operating budgets, including financial projections, fiscal notes, and reporting. Facilities & Long-Term Planning: Engaging in multi-year financial planning and assisting in the preparation of multi-year facilities plans. Financial Impact Modeling: Projecting the local, state, and national financial impacts of decisions on the operations of the State and local school districts, public charter schools and University schools for gifted children. Resource Optimization: Advising the Superintendent and grant managers on how to maximize the use of available resources. Compliance, Policy & Accountability: Financial Compliance: Oversight of establishing procedures sufficient to ensure compliance with financial laws, regulations, and standard business practices, as well as adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Policy Administration: Oversight of developing and administering fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures. Funding & Oversight: Directing the fiscal administration of programs to fund school districts, charter schools, and subrecipients. Accountability Research: Conducting research, recommending strategies, and developing new processes to advance the financial and operational accountability of districts and schools. Legislative & Rulemaking Proceedings: Participating in legislative and administrative hearings and rulemaking proceedings. Leadership & Stakeholder Relations: Public & Legislative Representation: Representing the Department publicly through media appearances, conferences, councils, committees, public information campaigns, and testifying before the Nevada Legislature. Superintendent Proxy: Representing the Superintendent on committees and at public functions on an as-needed basis, and speaking to professional bodies. Interagency Collaboration: Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal government partners. Strategic Vision: Helping define and achieve the performance-driven, results-oriented vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Department.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL
- 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 is located within the Accountability Unit of the Office of Assessment, Data and Accountability Management (OADAM) and supports the legislative intent of ensuring transparency, accountability of public schools and school districts, and accessibility of information related to student educational achievement. The role is responsible for strengthening public reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and advancing equity and continuous improvement across Nevada’s education system. Under the supervision of the Accountability Supervisor, the incumbent designs, develops, and maintains education data dashboards, visualizations, and data storytelling products that translate complex accountability and education data into clear, accessible, and meaningful information for internal leadership, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), policymakers, and the public. The position provides technical assistance and training on statewide accountability systems including NSPF, Nevada Report Card, Growth Model, NDPF, APF, EDFacts, and Acing Accountability, ensuring consistent interpretation and use of data across stakeholders. The incumbent ensures that accountability data is used to promote transparency, equity, and measurable improvement in student achievement, and supports the monitoring and oversight of school district and charter school performance, including the use of data to inform resource allocation and improve student outcomes. This role also supports the development and maintenance of public reporting mechanisms that communicate district and charter sponsor performance and progress toward achievement targets, and contributes to the evaluation of performance against statewide accountability goals. In addition, the position supports implementation of new reporting requirements under SB 460 (2025), leads efforts to establish consistent data visualization and storytelling standards, provides technical guidance to colleagues, contractors, and LEA partners on best practices and accessibility, and serves as a subject matter expert in data visualization and education data storytelling. The incumbent operates with professional judgment and independence in carrying out assigned duties while maintaining alignment with supervisory direction, established priorities, and required review processes, and performs other duties as assigned.