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Assistant Principal, Rehabilitative Services - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026
The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$29.139

Job Posting

JR2026-00026762 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, visionary educator to serve as an integral member of the School Administration Team. Located primarily at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln with statewide facility oversight, this pivotal leadership role helps drive instructional excellence and program compliance across the agency’s educational landscape.

As a core administrator, the successful candidate will directly impact instructional quality through rigorous teacher observation, mentorship, and formal evaluations aligned with state standards. Additionally, this position is integral to the strategic management, fiscal accountability, and compliance of vital grant-funded initiatives—with a primary focus on Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)—ensuring that incarcerated individuals receive high-quality, compliant pathways to literacy, high school equivalency, and post-release career success.

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.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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