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Announcement Number: 1441548981

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Department of Education
Our mission is to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities,
facilitating learning, and promoting excellence.

All Nevada students have an education that unlocks opportunities, enables economic mobility, and strengthens
our state and communities.

THE MOMENT
Nevada stands at a generational crossroads for public education. With
historic investments, clear legislative direction, and a shared
commitment to ensuring every child can build a bright future, the state
is poised to deliver transformational results for students. The Deputy
Superintendent for Academics & Student Achievement will help lead
this next chapter, strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy,
equipping students with durable skills, expanding pathways to college
and career, and making Nevada a national model for how public
education drives economic mobility and community vitality.

AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads statewide efforts to
ensure that every student graduates ready for college, career, and life.

NDE works with districts, educators, and communities to strengthen
teaching and learning, expand opportunity, and promote excellence
across the pre-K-12 continuum.

Office of Teaching and
Learning
Office of Assessment, Data,
Accountability Management
Office of Early Learning &
Development
Office of Student & School
Support
Office of Comprehensive
Support Services
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The Deputy Superintendent for Academics & Student Achievement provides statewide leadership to drive
instructional excellence and student success across Nevada. To do so, they will serve as the chief architect
of Nevada's instructional system-aligning standards, curriculum, assessment, and support around a
single, coherent goal: every student experiencing excellent Tier 1 instruction, every day. Reporting directly
to the State Superintendent, this cabinet-level leader will:
ł Advance a bold vision for student achievement, improving outcomes for all students, especially those
furthest from opportunity.

ł Lead Nevada's instructional strategy, ensuring every school delivers rigorous, standards-aligned
instruction supported by high-quality materials, effective professional learning, and strong district
supports.

ł Build and lead a high-performing team of experts overseeing curriculum and instruction, assessment
and accountability, school and student supports, early learning, and inclusive education.

This position is responsible for translating Nevada's education priorities into measurable results for
students through strategy, implementation, and partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ł Set a bold strategy for high-quality instruction, ensuring every school delivers rigorous,
standards-aligned instruction supported by high-quality materials, effective professional
learning, and strong district supports.

ł Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team responsible for curriculum and
instruction, assessment and accountability, school improvement, early learning, and
comprehensive student supports (note - the portfolio of offices is subject to change based on
strategic NDE evolutions).

ł Drive the statewide High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) strategy, ensuring every
district and charter has access to, and is effectively using, rigorous, standards-aligned
curriculum in literacy, mathematics, and science.

ł Build aligned systems of professional learning and coaching (in partnership with the new
Education Service Center) by cultivating an ecosystem of best-in-class partners that help
educators bring these materials to life through strong instruction and feedback cycles.

ł Strengthen continuous improvement and student intervention practices that help schools
use data to refine teaching and accelerate progress for students furthest from opportunity.

ł Partner across sectors with higher education, workforce, and community leaders to
connect high-quality instruction to students' long-term readiness and opportunity.

ł Drive key NDE initiatives before the Legislature, State Board of Education, and public
forums as a statewide leader for academic excellence.

ł Align and manage state and federal funds to strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS
ł Demonstrated record of improving student outcomes at the classroom, school, or system level.

łMinimum 8 years of manager leadership in K-12 education, including experience leading instructional, academic,
or school-improvement initiatives at the state, district, or large network level.

ł Proven experience implementing high-quality instructional materials, standards-aligned PD, and coaching systems.

ł Experience managing large budgets and multi-office teams.

ł Strong understanding of ESSA, IDEA, and Nevada's education statutes.

ł Robust practitioner and leader experience as a classroom teacher and school/instructional leadership experience
(or equivalent job-related experience improving student outcomes directly and at scale)
ł Relevant Master's degree/Doctorate preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Instructional Systems Expertise: Ability to
design and lead a coherent statewide
instructional system, including standards,
assessment, professional learning, and
high-quality instructional materials.

* Data-Driven Improvement: Skill in using
data to inform decisions, strengthen
instruction, and accelerate student learning
at scale.

*Team & Talent Leadership: Proven ability to
build, coach, and lead high-performing,
multi-disciplinary teams.

* Policy & Governance Fluency: Strong
understanding of state and federal education
policy and effective navigation of legislative
and regulatory environments.

* Operational & Financial Acumen: Capacity
to align resources to priorities and manage
complex state and federal budgets.

Up to $151,902 plus benefits (reflects
the Employer/Employee PERS
contribution option)
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Submit a letter of interest, résumé, and three professional references to the Executive Assistant to the
Superintendent, Valerie Bayard de Volo at valerie.bayarddevolo@doe.nv.gov
Please reference Deputy Superintendent for Academics & Student Achievement in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until recruitment needs are met.

The first review of applicants will occur on December 5, 2026.

The State of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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• State of Nevada

• 775-684-0151

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