EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL - GATE PROGRAM
Salary
$76,608.72 - $114,693.84 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02442
Department
NDE - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
D
Max Number of Applicants
100
Salary Grade
39
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas or Carson City, Nevada
Job Summary
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, LEAs, 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.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, education, English, math, psychology, science, sociology, or related field and one year of related experience applicable to the current vacancy.
Job Duties
Assist and foster continuous improvement of educator preparation, recruitment, development, recognition, and retention programs.
Assist and foster the improvement and growth of assigned education programs; develop tools and resources used by local agencies to accomplish required or desired objectives.
Provide technical assistance to statewide councils, commissions, boards, and task forces by preparing agendas, meeting materials, and researching and presenting information.
Provide training, technical assistance, and outreach regarding education program legal requirements and best practices individually or in group sessions.
Collect, analyze, and report education program-related data; assist schools in meeting accountability and reporting requirements.
Coordinate the development of education standards for various roles, responsibilities, and/or subject areas; develop assessments and security/administration protocol to measure the performance of students, schools, and school districts regarding federal and State standards and indicators.
Oversee school compliance with federal and State requirements by monitoring and reviewing program documentation and conducting interviews.
Review federal and State education program-related statutes and regulations; draft language for proposed State regulations; coordinate adoption of proposed regulations; provide input on statutory language.
Review education program sub-grant or claims requests and recommend approval or denial; monitor and provide assistance regarding funds usage; manage sub-grant applications.
Collaborate with external partners including universities, research organizations, governmental agencies, and other entities to drive school improvement efforts statewide.
Create and facilitate internal and external stakeholder groups to provide high quality, research-based recommendations to the Department regarding educational matters.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: current issues and best practices in educational programs; data analysis necessary to evaluate success and trends of the program area; chart, graph, and table formatting to produce reports; computer applications used for email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
General knowledge of: education systems, procedures, and methods; federal laws and regulations pertaining to education and the assigned program area(s).
Ability to: analyze and summarize data; analyze information, problems, and situations to define the problem, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications; arrive jointly or independently at decisions, conclusions, or solutions; compile research and information gained from interest groups into written and oral presentations that provide direction for the development of goals and objectives of the program; disseminate information logically and clearly; find, identify, and understand rigorous research and data from leading and credible education organizations/institutions to inform program work and school improvement; write State guidance documents and memos to communicate federal and State education laws, requirements and expectations; create and deliver accurate presentations with relevant information, data, and research; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and project staff in the school districts, the university system, and other organizations, agencies, and the public; facilitate group discussion of identification of issues, concerns, questions, and proposed solutions; interpret information such as federal laws, regulations, and other documents; meet established deadlines with quality products; plan and organize workshops and in service activities that make the best use of time for participants; prepare and present a variety of oral and written reports as needed; present to small or large groups to provide information, coordinate discussion, and motivate others to action; write concise, logical, and understandable grammatically correct letters, memoranda, reports, minutes, handbooks, directions, technical reports, plans, guidelines, instructions and compliance finding reports.
Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera, d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
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Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
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Do you have any of the following?
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This position requires a valid Nevada teachers license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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You must have a minimum of 3 years or more of teaching experience. Can you meet this requirement?
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Please describe your experience teaching, coordinating, administering, or implementing Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Credit, and/or Honors programs. Include your role, years of experience, and the populations served.
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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