What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Learner Specialist (Education Specialist III) position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency
Education - Agency 13
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$33.532
Job Posting
JR2026-00025548 English Learner Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2026
Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting English Learners and helping schools build strong, effective programs? Join the Nebraska Department of Education as an English Learner Specialist and make a statewide impact. In this role, you will partner with districts, educators, and other NDE teams to strengthen programs, navigate federal requirements, provide professional development, and support meaningful outcomes for students. Your work will help ensure schools have the guidance and tools needed to serve multilingual learners effectively.
We are looking for someone who is collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with complex requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can translate regulations into practical guidance, build relationships, and manage multiple priorities with a proactive, problem-solving approach. If you’re ready to help shape the future of English Learner programs, we encourage you to apply.
Currently on a contract? Don’t worry! We’ll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.
**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 $28,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
This position requires approximately 75% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 25% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately twenty days of overnight travel per year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the field of education or related subject area, two years of successful preK12 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
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
This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.
If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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.
Hiring Agency
Education - Agency 13
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$33.532
Job Posting
JR2026-00025548 English Learner Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2026
Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting English Learners and helping schools build strong, effective programs? Join the Nebraska Department of Education as an English Learner Specialist and make a statewide impact. In this role, you will partner with districts, educators, and other NDE teams to strengthen programs, navigate federal requirements, provide professional development, and support meaningful outcomes for students. Your work will help ensure schools have the guidance and tools needed to serve multilingual learners effectively.
We are looking for someone who is collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with complex requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can translate regulations into practical guidance, build relationships, and manage multiple priorities with a proactive, problem-solving approach. If you’re ready to help shape the future of English Learner programs, we encourage you to apply.
Currently on a contract? Don’t worry! We’ll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.
**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 $28,000 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
- Provides technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), educational service units (ESUs), Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff, and others in understanding the Title III English Learner program, and state and local responsibilities in the education of English Learners (ELs).
- Provides technical assistance to district personnel on developing and implementing Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs).
- Assists with overseeing the statewide administration of the state’s annual English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment.
- Participates in test development and other aspects critical to delivering and maintaining a valid and reliable ELP screener and summative assessment and provides technical assistance on the administration of the assessment.
- Coordinates with the NDE Statewide Assessment Section on developing and approving appropriate accommodations for ELs, issues involving test security and scoring rules, and developing and updating manuals and trainings.
- Reviews and approves Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Consolidated Applications and assists in the development and implementation of internal procedures and processes for grants management.
- Conducts on-site monitoring of federal grants.
- Develops and delivers professional development for EL programs related to program development, program improvement, regulations for Title III, and EL assessment.
- Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.
This position requires approximately 75% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 25% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately twenty days of overnight travel per year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the field of education or related subject area, two years of successful preK12 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.
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.
This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.
If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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.
Salary : $69,747 - $70,618