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Join the Nebraska Department of Education as a Special Education Specialist and help strengthen Special Education services and programs across the state. In this role, you’ll provide training, consultation, and technical assistance related to Special Education programs, including compliance, data use, and the Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) process. You’ll work closely with school districts, ESUs, service providers, and families to support effective programs and continuous improvement efforts.

We’re looking for someone who is collaborative and organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills. If you are interested in meaningful work that advances positive student outcomes, we encourage you to apply today.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Essential Functions

• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to school districts, ESUs, service providers, and families related to Special Education laws, regulations, policies, evidence-based practices, and other statewide initiatives.
• Supports statewide monitoring, continuous improvement, and accountability activities through compliance monitoring, data analysis, implementation of the Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) process, Results Driven Accountability (RDA), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Assists with preparation and submission of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report.
• Supports training regarding special education, evidence-based practices and instructional strategies, and data usage, and assists with development and delivery of training.
• Participates in cross functional special education projects and initiatives.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel :

This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment; 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 twenty days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the field of education or related subject area, one year 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, three 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education, Special Education endorsement, and at least three years of successful preK-12 experience in special education.

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

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov .

Job Tags

Work at office, Work visa, Night shift

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