The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the
Education and Labor Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and
districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state
liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member
Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those
offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky
School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518
employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide
leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support has
an opening for an Assistant Director II. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic,
challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand
your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your
application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees all programmatic functions within the Division of District Support including management and direct supervision of staff; and performs other duties as required.
- Provides supervisory oversight of personnel and activities of assigned branches within division.
- Leads division teams in completing management reviews or audits at the commissioner's request.
- Review and analyze state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to school finance and make recommendations on policies and procedures that support those requirements. Manage projects related to each branch supervised within the division.
- Act as liaison between the division and other agency organizational units in matters related to school finance and department's strategic initiatives.
- Provides direct supervision, including approval of leave requests, timesheets and completion of performance evaluations of employees.
- Attend professional meetings and development opportunities to update staff or local district personnel on policies and procedures.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee resource groups
- Employee recognition
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and
background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release
from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government
with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-
Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or
https://www.e-verify.gov/
