Assistant Director Educator Certification (Education Specialist III)

State Of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE - USA

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Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$33.532


Job Posting:

JR2026- Assistant Director - Educator Certification (Education Specialist III) (Open)


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

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Job Description:

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. **

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

Pay Grade 9: $69746.51/year ($70618.34/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 $28000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

  • Thirteen paid holidays per year
  • Essential Functions

    Working Conditions and Travel:

    This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings and conferences. There is also approximately eight days of overnight travel per year.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Masters 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: Bachelors 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:

    Masters 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.

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