Director-Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning (Education Specialist IV)
$85,449–$85,449 year
On-site · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Direct statewide CTSO system and Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning; establish priorities, set expectations, and ensure consistent implementation across state-authorized organizations. Develop and implement statewide initiatives to strengthen student leadership development and program effectiveness. Establish and enforce program standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with state statutes, national standards, regulations, and agency expectations. Align CTSO activities with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study, classroom instruction, and workforce development priorities to ensure integration as an intra-curricular component supporting student skill attainment and career readiness. Evaluate program effectiveness through assessing student experiences, advisor performance, and organizational outcomes using data and stakeholder feedback. Provide guidance and technical assistance to local education agencies, postsecondary institutions, and partners on implementation of student leadership programs. Oversee administrative fiscal processes supporting CTSOs by reviewing financial procedures, monitoring compliance, and ensuring efficient processing of funds aligned with program priorities and state or federal requirements. Provide leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conduct performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitate 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. Delegate work and projects appropriately among staff. Maintain regular & reliable attendance, possess a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings. Working Conditions and Travel: ~70% office, ~30% travel, approximately one day of overnight travel per month.
Required 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
- eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807
- 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
- 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.
- Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in education and at least three years of experience teaching career and technical education, and experience as a CTSO local or state advisor
- Prior experience collaborating with a board of directors, developing and implementing student leadership programs and engagement initiatives, and building partnerships among education, business and industry, community organizations, and postsecondary institutions
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