English Language Arts Education Specialist (Education Specialist III)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Nebraska Department of Education as an English Language Arts Education Specialist and help strengthen literacy instruction and student outcomes across Nebraska. In this role, you'll partner with schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), educator preparation programs, and other educational organizations to provide guidance on standards implementation, assessment, instructional resources, and evidence-based practices while delivering professional learning for educators. We're looking for someone with strong English Language Arts expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting educators. If you enjoy building relationships, leading professional learning, and making a statewide impact on teaching and learning, we'd love to hear from you! 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
• eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education and five or more years of successful preK-12 experience teaching English Language Arts as a director, specialist, coordinator, department head, or administrator in a school, ESU, or other professional organization.
• Experience facilitating English Language Arts professional learning experiences.
• Experience supporting adolescent literacy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide leadership, content area expertise, technical assistance, and professional learning related to English Language Arts education to schools, ESUs, and postsecondary institutions.
• Provides support related to content area standards implementation, the statewide summative Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) English Language Arts assessment, professional learning, and instructional resources.
• Facilitates the review, revision, and implementation process for Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts.
• Develops and delivers professional learning experiences and provides resources related to English Language Arts education.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on selecting and implementing high quality, standards-based instructional resources including curriculum and digital, open educational, and assessment resources.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with other NDE offices, other state agencies, nonprofit organizations, postsecondary education institutions, and business and industry partners.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level