Assistant Principal, Rehabilitative Services - Reception and Treatment Center
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$29.139

Job Posting:
JR2026-00023544 Assistant Principal, Rehabilitative Services - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), Rehabilitative Services, is seeking an experienced educator to provide leadership for the educational programming and teachers across multiple correctional facilities. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of structured, effective, and compliant educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals, adhering to both Nebraska Department of Education regulations and NDCS policies. This position is primarily located at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln but will support other facilities as needed.

Information about NDCS can be found at www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES:

• Lead and manage educational programming in designated NDCS facilities.
  
• Ensure educational programs adhere to NDE regulations and NDCS policies.
  
• Formulate and justify budgetary requests for the education program, including securing and maintaining grant funding.
  
• Plan, organize, and coordinate operational priorities, ensuring objectives are met and align with the broader goals of NDCS.
  
• Analyze academic data, monitor teacher performance and identify student needs to enhance the overall educational experience.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree in education administration and with teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in educational leadership and program administration.
  
• Strong understanding of educational regulations and policies, preferably within a correctional or alternative education setting.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and hold staff accountable to performance standards.
  
• Experience with budget formulation, justification, and grant acquisition.
  
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
  
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  

Other: Must hold a Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory certificate with a principals 7-12 endorsement. Transcripts may be submitted upon application. Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.

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