Assistant Director - Educator Certification (Education Specialist III)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

3d • $69,747 • Onsite

About The Position

This position impacts school in a big way! Join us as Assistant Director of Educator Certification to contribute to getting teachers into classrooms across the state. This position will oversee processes associated with the educator certification system, issuance of educator certificates, and interpretation and application of applicable state laws, rules, and regulations. The team is looking for candidates with good communication skills, and great customer service. If this sounds like you, apply today! The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education with at least three years of experience in PreK-12 teaching or administrative experience, as well as experience with the Nebraska Educator Certification System.

Responsibilities

• Provides programmatic leadership, consultative services, information, and technical assistance related to certification processes and technical functions in the Educator Certification system.
• Collaborates with other Certification staff to determine areas for training needs, process improvement, and regulatory certification changes.
• Provides training to other staff related to the utilization of the Educator Certification system and other processes.
• Provides input on policy development and interpretation, particularly on Rules 21 and 24.
• Develops communications delivered to internal and external stakeholders to inform of statutory or regulatory changes impacting educator credentialing.
• Serves as interim Director in absence of the Section Director and assists with analysis of educator certification applications.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings

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
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director