Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field Specialist (Education Specialist III)

Nebraska Department of Education • Lincoln, NE

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Career and Technical Education team is seeking an Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field Specialist to provide statewide programmatic leadership, consultative services, and technical assistance to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), teacher preparation institutions, and other educational entities related to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AFNR) and Nebraska FFA. Join a fun, dedicated team of leaders committed to creating valuable resources for educators and providing opportunities for students to explore these growing, hands-on career fields. The ideal candidate will be a connector and visionary-dynamic, innovative, and adaptable-who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you're looking for an engaging role where you can work with passionate educators and impact students statewide, apply today! Currently on a contract? Don't worry! We'll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the field of education or related subject area, two years of successful preK12 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an instructor in Agriculture education, advising FFA, writing or aligning standards to local curriculum, and working with state and federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Provides support related to content area standards implementation, assessment of learning, professional learning, and instructional resources within AFNR and Nebraska FFA.
• Develops, organizes, and coordinates the process to review and revise the Nebraska Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources standards, providing content area expertise to schools, ESUs, and postsecondary institutions.
• Develops and facilitates professional learning experiences and resources related to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career and Technical Education.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance on selecting and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned, instructional resources (e.g., curriculum, digital and open resources, assessment resources), and develops quality assurance processes.
• Conducts desk audits and on-site visits to monitor state and federal grant recipients and provide technical assistance related to the development and implementation of grants. Reviews and approves applications, amendments, and reports.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships and serves as liaison among state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to achieve goals of Nebraska Career & Technical Education.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver's license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs