Social Studies Education Specialist (Education Specialist III)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an educator ready to contribute to teaching and learning for ALL Nebraska students? Join us as an Social Studies Education Specialist and support educators, schools, and communities by working towards a vision of high quality instruction in Social Studies Education! If you’re committed to providing high quality professional learning and support, and want to be part of a team committed to serving students and schools across the state, apply now! Strong grammar and composition skills are necessary to prepare instructional resources and correspond with stakeholders across the state. 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. Pay Grade 9: $70,618.34/year This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

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 social studies as a director, specialist, coordinator, department head, or administrator in a school, ESU, or other professional organization.
• Experience facilitating social studies professional learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide leadership, content area expertise, technical assistance, and professional learning related to social studies education to schools, ESUs, and postsecondary institutions.
• Provides support related to content area standards implementation, assessment of learning, professional learning, instructional materials, and curriculum.
• Facilitates the review and revision process for the Nebraska Social Studies Standards.
• Develops and delivers professional learning experiences and provides resources related to social studies education.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on selecting and implementing high quality, standards-aligned instructional materials including curriculum and digital, open educational, and assessment resources.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with 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

• 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: Mid Level