$89,017.24

The Nebraska Department of Education will be implementing a new pay structure effective July 3, 2023. This rate is based upon available budget funds.

• Hybrid work locations and workplace flexibility
• Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
  • Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, 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
  • $20,000 term life insurance at no cost to you, with additional supplemental life insurance options
  • Wide variety of professional development opportunities
  • NEW Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Program with six Nebraska community colleges!

• Assists the Senior Administrator of the Office of Special Education with establishing the overall vision, goals, and implementation activities of the Office of Special Education.
• Collaborates to develop the State Performance Plan, Annual Performance Report, and State Systemic Improvement Plan.
• Conducts research and provides vision for implementing evidence-based strategies in Nebraska.
• Provides leadership, consultation, and technical assistance for sections and programs related to Special Education law and emerging issues or programs to school districts, the Board of Education, and the public.
• Implements and oversees the rule revision process for Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) 92 NAC 51 and 52, and serves as a resource on the contents and requirements of Rules 51 and 52.
• Directs the Special Education equity team in development of annual data collection, analysis, and calculation for disproportionate representation. Notifies and provides support to school districts.
• Directs the Special Education State Complain Investigation System by training complaint investigators, guiding analysis and identification of issues and documentation, and approving the Findings of Fact and Letters of Finding prior to dissemination.
• Collaborates with other NDE staff to develop and deliver professional development opportunities for secondary and postsecondary career education instructors, school providers, and administrators to ensure development of future ready special education educators.
• Works collaboratively to complete annual and biennial budgets, and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

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  The supplemental “Questions” section of the application assists us in learning about specific, comparable experiences from each candidate. We can then use evidence-based equitable practices to determine candidates to move forward. In addition to the required Work Experience and Education sections, answering the supplemental Questions completely with requested details is highly encouraged. Each written response area has ample space to provide a complete response; due to screen size, we do not recommend filling out this application on small mobile devices.