The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$33.951
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030328 Mathematics Education Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-18-2026
Job Description:
Are you an educator ready to contribute to teaching and learning for ALL Nebraska students? Join us as a Mathematics Education Specialist and support educators, schools, and communities by working towards a vision of high quality instruction in Mathematics 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!
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: $70,618.34/ year
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 well over $20,000 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
Essential Functions
Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with other state agencies, nonprofit organizations, postsecondary education institutions, and business and industry partners to promote mathematics achievement.
Provides support related to implementation of content area standards, the statewide summative mathematics assessment, professional learning, and high-quality instructional materials.
Facilitates the review and revision process for Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics.
Develops and delivers professional learning experiences and provides resources related to Math Education.
Provides guidance and recommendations on selecting and implementing high quality, standards-based instructional resources including curriculum and digital, open educational, and assessment resources.
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 are 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…