Assistant Director of Kids Plus-Staff Development

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid health insurance

Board-paid dental

Vision insurance (employee cost)

IMRF contributions

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking an Assistant Director of Kids Plus-Staff Development to lead professional growth initiatives and support instructional excellence across our district. The role requires strong leadership, data-informed decision making, and the ability to collaborate with diverse staff and school leaders.

Salary starts at $60,631 with 100% board-paid health, dental, and life insurance; minimal vision cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred).
• Experience with diverse populations, preferably in a school setting.
• Understanding of learning theory and its application to practice.
• Knowledge of effective, research-based instructional strategies.
• Ability to make data-informed decisions.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate behavior of children.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and other financial matters.
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside a traditional school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting experience

Experience with diverse populations

Understanding of learning theory

Flexibility

Developmentally appropriate behavior

School setting experience

Outside-traditional-hours work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Assistant Director of Kids Plus-Staff Development JobID: 2831

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)
• Experience working with diverse population, preferably in a school or similar setting
• Understanding of learning theory and its application to practice
• Knowledge of effective, research-based instructional strategies
• Ability to make data-informed decisions
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate behavior of children
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs and interests of children
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with budgeting and other financial matters
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside a traditional school setting
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Compensation

• The entry-level base salary for this position is highly competitive at $60,631, with benefits including 100% Board-paid IMRF contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered for those with previous successful experience. A copy of the AdministrativeSalaries & Fringe Benefits document is attached. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.