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Location

Nebraska | United States

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Job description

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Director to lead program and services related to the Educator Certification system and issuance of educator certificates. This position will also provide leadership and guidance on applicable state laws, rules, and regulations.

The team is looking for candidates with a continuous improvement mindset, and great communication. This team provides customer service to educators all over the state – the impact is easy to see! If you are a service-oriented process improvement guru, apply today!

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.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and technical assistance regarding compliance and interpretation of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, develops, and implements programs and services regarding educator certification responsibilities and obtains statewide input into major policy issues.
• Assists related entities in the development of policies and rules that support educator certification and education.
• Develops and manages section budget and approves section expenditures to complete program objectives.
• Analyzes and ensures services are accountable for results within the parameters of the program. Prepares reports as required by law, statutes, regulations, and NDE.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning management, fiscal control, technological advancements, and organizational performance of Educator Certification.
• Works collaboratively to complete annual and biennial budgets, and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff.  Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals.  Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency.  Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel :

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), and postsecondary institutions. There is also approximately ten days of overnight travel per year.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

NOTE: 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, 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 :

Education Specialist Certificate with Superintendent endorsement and at least five years of experience as a school administrator.

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