Director-Statewide Assessment (Administrator)

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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$44.632

Job Posting:

JR2026- Director-Statewide Assessment (Administrator) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Director of Statewide Assessment to lead the development implementation and refinement of Nebraskas Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) and ensure NSCAS supports teaching and learning continuous school improvement and professional learning systems.

The hiring team is looking for candidates with district leadership experience understanding of assessment or psychometric principles and a dedication to customer service and strategic vision. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team with a strong social committee this work is highly valued and youll have an opportunity to be a leader in statewide assessment!

Currently on a contract Dont worry! Well wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St Lincoln NE.

Pay Grade 12: $92834.59/year

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $33400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

• 79% employer-paid health insurance dental vision long and short-term disability flex spending and health savings accounts employee discount program and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!) plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement for state plans or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Directs the design implementation day-to-day oversight and management of Nebraskas Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS).
• Recommends implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance the validity reliability scaling usability effectiveness and efficiency of Nebraskas Statewide Assessment System.
• Manages multiple contracts with vendors responsible for developing and administering the statewide assessments. Maintains vendor relationships to ensure program progress quality and quantity of service and compliance with laws standards and guidelines.
• Consults with and provides technical assistance on matters related to the development and implementation of NSCAS for the Department of Education school districts Educational Service Units (ESUs) administrators teachers and the general public.
• Facilitates communication and maintains strong relationships between Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff contractors and key stakeholders including schools school districts state agencies Educational Service Units (ESUs) postsecondary education institutions and other business and industry partners.
• Coordinates assessment taskforce groups (e.g. Governors Technical Advisory Committee etc.) that serve as an advisory group related to the development implementation and refinement of Nebraskas Student-Centered Assessment System.
• Collaborates with and advises agency leadership on significant issues program developments and operations of the Statewide Assessment Section. Maintains an understanding of the programs services and operational functions and appropriately implements policies procedures and guidelines.
• 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.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance possesses a valid drivers license and travels independently and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools educational service units and other service agencies. There is also approximately eighteen days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in the field of education or related subject area five years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and/or managerial experience and preK12 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 position.

Substitution: Bachelors degree in education or equivalent Master of Arts in Teaching per 92 NAC 21 seven years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and/or managerial experience and 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in quantitative discipline such as Statistics Data Science Education Measurement Psychometrics or related field with emphasis on quantitative analysis or education and at least five years of successful PreK-12 administrative experience such as a director or department head coordinating assessment processes.

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