Special Education School Age Support Specialist (Education Specialist III)
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description

What will you enjoy most about this work? Here's what the team says!

We have a true ability to make an impact in the most vulnerable student population, and the ability to influence education across the state of Nebraska. We foster a very inclusive work environment and work with people with very diverse backgrounds.

Doesn't that sound fulfilling? Join us as a Special Education School Age Support Specialist to provide content area expertise to Nebraska schools and promote MTSS, but also advocate and support people where they are and truly meet the individual needs of students! The Office of Special Education is looking for a team-oriented individual with high accountability and integrity, with a focus on customers.

Compensation:

$51,224.16 - $61,459.84/year

This range is based upon available budget funds. The selected candidate's skills, abilities, education, and experience will determine the salary offer within this posted range.

Teammates Enjoy:

We know the opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference state-wide through public service is important to you, but we have even more to offer:

• Hybrid work locations and workplace flexibility
• Stable employment and hours with annual salary increases
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans to choose from
• Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year, plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans
• Wide variety of professional development opportunities
• NEW Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Program with six Nebraska community colleges!

EEO: NDE is committed to advancing equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all that we do. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we encourage applications from ALL qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Examples of Work

• Provides support and technical assistance related to effective instructional strategies with students with disabilities in all content areas.
• Develops and delivers professional learning experiences and provides resources related to special education, IDEA, Rule 51, policy and procedure reviews, and using effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Promotes Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and provides support to assist students gain access to general education curriculum.
• Supports training regarding MTSS, evidence-based practice, and working with students with disabilities, and assists with development and delivery of training.
• Assists with Results Driven Accountability (RDA) monitoring within school districts.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:
This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment and the remaining 30% of work time spent traveling and working in sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies.
Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in the field of education or related subject area, two years of successful preK-12 teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school, or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country, and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807.

NOTE: A Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 92 NAC 21 must be possessed by the time the candidate begins employment at the Nebraska Department of Education and an active certificate maintained while in the Education Specialist position.

Substitution: Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent Master of Arts in Teaching per 92 NAC 21, and four years of teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country, and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, endorsement in Special Education, and at least three years of experience working in serving students with disabilities.

*In lieu of resume and cover letter, the supplemental "Questions" section of the application assists us in learning about specific, comparable experiences from each candidate. We can then accordingly determine candidates to move forward with using evidence-based equitable practices. In addition to the required Work Experience and Education sections, answering the supplemental Questions completely with requested details is highly encouraged. Each written response area has ample space to provide a complete response; due to screen size, we do not recommend filling out this application on small mobile devices.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

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