Executive Director, Elementary

Job Title: Executive Director Elementary Education

Start Date: August 1 2026

Location: Central Office/Teacher Administrative Center (T.A.C.) 3215 Cuming St. Omaha NE 68131

Reports To:Chief Academic Officer

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:12 month / Exempt

Salary Schedule:Non-Negotiated Schedule S0427E Executive Director/Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable agreement.

Position Function:The Executive Director is responsible for developing overseeing and coordinating curriculum programs for elementary schools. This individual plans develops and implements functions related to curriculum instruction and professional learning for elementary programs and staff. This individual will establish strong standards of professional ethics when relating to staff students parents administration and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a masters degree with endorsement in educational administration.
• Minimum of five years of successful elementary education administrative/supervisory and teaching experience in public schools is required. Experience in an urban school district preferred.
• Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
• Prior experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the Science of Reading and experience leading and supporting staff in teaching students to read.
• Possess knowledge of curriculum and educational trends for students from birth through sixth grade with a vision for the highest educational standards.
• Ability to meet frequent and changing deadlines with a high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and follow-up actions required to meet strict deadlines and other requirements accurately and completely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
• Strong leadership skills and thorough knowledge of the school improvement process.
• Experience in facilitating large and small group processes.
• Ability to create and support a cohesive team of leaders.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Work with the Chief Academic Officer to organize efforts and resources to support districts strategy for elementary school improvement curriculum instruction and support for students and staff.
• Utilize knowledge of national and state curriculum standards early learning guidelines Head Start Performance Standards and best practices to plan for support and evaluate the elementary instructional programs and provide equity of opportunity and services.
• Provide leadership in planning and conducting curriculum audits analyzing the impact of the instructional programs.
• Work collaboratively to create and effectively deliver information and professional learning to staff based on identified needs.
• Monitor implementation of districts strategy for school improvement and instruction and supports for students at the elementary level.
• Provide leadership and expertise in the alignment of instructional strategies and student learning for elementary schools.
• Work collaboratively with community partners in support of programming and manage appropriate grants.
• Plan support and partner with others in the School as Hub focused work.
• Lead Head Start programming manage the grant and supervise staff.
• Facilitate acquisition of instructional and other resources necessary (including textbooks instructional materials software programs and other resources) to close the gap between students.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal guidelines.
• Research adopt and implement best practices and materials for early childhood through sixth grade instruction as well as for art music physical education gifted and talented and library education as appropriately defined by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Maintain communication and alignment with NDE regarding curriculum needs standards academic requirements and other curriculum and instruction items.
• Provide accountabilities for all programs and funds within the areas of supervision.
• Manage budget and compliance monitoring and reporting for assigned State Federal and Local grants.
• Conduct coaching visits and walk-throughs and provide training to key staff on conducting coaching visits and walk-throughs; ensure that key staff are supporting schools in implementing effective instructional strategies.
• Provide direct supervision and support to Curriculum and Instruction Support staff as they work to support buildings.
• Provide reports and other data to Superintendent and/or Board of Education as appropriate.

Key Competencies

Individuals serving as the Executive Director of Elementary Education will demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of the science of reading and implementation of best practices
• Demonstrated experience and belief to ensure that all students can learn
• Ability to work collaboratively to support schools
• Strong instructional leadership skills
• Strong research and curriculum background
• Strong management communication inspirational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop execute and monitor high-impact professional development
• Proficiency managing a data-based change-management process and expertise in assessing understanding and using data to identify a change in instructional practice that will accelerate learning for all students

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or Designee.

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equipment:This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and a fax machine as well as iPads and video recording equipment. Employees must always comply with OPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel Requirement: Frequent travel between schools and central offices will be required. Occasional travel outside of Omaha or Nebraska will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regular attendance is important
• Ability to perform tasks independently
• Ability to work extended hours at short notice may be required
• Works in standard office environment
• Ability to travel in and outside of Omaha as requested
• Ability to correspond verbally and written at a high level
• Ability to represent OPS to communitymedia and governmental agencies

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors and state/federal personnel.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Superintendent in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external stakeholders in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for OPS to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a professional manner that reflects a positive image.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
• Execution and delivery to OPS of an Administrator Contract presented by OPS.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .

Required Experience:

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