Assistant Director-Statewide Assessment (Education Specialist IV)
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13
Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $40.574 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024500 Assistant Director-Statewide Assessment (Education
Specialist IV) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no
date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 04-08-2026
Job Description: Join the Nebraska Department of Education as
Assistant Director of Statewide Assessment, and support strategic
leadership and direction related to the development,
implementation, and refinement of Nebraska’s Statewide Assessment
System! This is your opportunity to be a part of the team focusing
on continuous improvement of Nebraska assessment. The team is
looking for candidates who are collaborative, have strong
communication skills, and a visionary growth mindset as this
position will support the work of balanced assessment systems and
work to increase assessment literacy across the state of Nebraska!
Join us to make an impact on instructional strategies that move
student learning forward. 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 11: $84,393.74/year ($85,448.66 after
annual increases on 6/29/2026) 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 $31,600 in additional Benefits value! See
full benefits information at
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits 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 Assists the Director of Statewide
Assessment to recommend, develop, implement, and administer methods
and procedures to enhance the reliability, usability,
effectiveness, and efficiency of Nebraska’s Statewide Assessment
System to support teaching and learning, continuous school
improvement, and professional learning. Participates in development
of requests for proposals and oversees the link between technical
requirements of statewide assessment and a balanced assessment
system. Provides technical assistance to Nebraska Department of
Education (NDE) offices, school districts, educators, and ESUs on
matters related to assessment systems. Facilitates communication
and builds relationships between NDE staff, internal and external
stakeholders, and business and industry partners to organize,
facilitate, and deliver information sessions, workshops, and
training regarding the statewide assessment system. Assists with
development of statewide summative general assessments, preparation
of materials, and all aspects of statewide summative alternate
assessment. Provides NDE Assessment representation to assigned
federal grant projects. Assists with completion of annual and
biennial budgets, and approves expenditures. Collaborates to
complete peer review submissions. Oversees technology decisions,
implementation, and communications for state summative and
formative assessment, acting as liaison to the Nebraska Information
Technology Commission (NITC). 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. 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 50% of work time spent in an office
environment; the remaining 50% is spent traveling or working in
alternative sites such as schools, educational service units,
conferences, and meetings. There is also approximately six days of
overnight travel per year. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: Master’s degree in the field of education or
related subject area, three 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, five 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: Successful school administration
experience and experience with English Language Arts, math, or
science content, standards, assessment, accountability, data, and
professional development. Experience developing items for the
(NSCAS) testing process. 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.htmlbenefits 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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