Special Education School Age Support Specialist (Education Specialist III) at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$32.154



Classification Salary Range:

$32.15 - $46.84



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005595 Special Education School Age Support Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-02-2024



Job Description:

Discover the opportunity to create a significant impact within Nebraska's most vulnerable student populations while influencing education across the state. Join us as a Special Education School Age Support Specialist in an environment that values inclusivity and embraces diverse backgrounds. In this role, you'll provide content expertise to Nebraska schools, promoting the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and ensuring that each student's individual needs are addressed.


We're seeking a team-oriented individual with a strong sense of accountability and integrity, prioritizing customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about advocacy, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of every student, and eager to make a real difference, we encourage you to join our team.



Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE, with potential for some telework after an onboarding and training period, contingent upon proper agency approvals.



Pay Rate:



$66,879.97/year


This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate. The "Classification Salary Range" above is not a listing of available funds.



Teammates Enjoy



In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $27,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  
  
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  
  
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  
  
  • 156% state-matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans
  
  
  
  

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  Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• 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 (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately fifteen days of overnight travel per year.



Requirements / Qualifications:




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.


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






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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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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