English Language Arts Education Specialist (Education Specialist III)

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Hiring Agency:

Education – Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$33.532

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027099 English Language Arts Education Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-26-2026

Job Description:

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.**

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

Pay Grade 9: $69,746.51/year ($70,618.34/year after pay structure increases on June 29, 2026) This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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

Essential Functions

• 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.

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, ESUs, and other service agencies. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at [email protected].

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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