Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist (Program Specialist III) at State of Nebraska in La Vista, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13



Location:

La Vista, NE



Hiring Rate:

$33.118



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011088 Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-20-2024



Job Description:

Are you looking for a new position impacting early childhood education? NDE is looking for an Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist to coordinate planning and development of training curriculum for early childhood educators and care providers throughout Nebraska!


This is a supportive, close knit group looking for candidates who are detail-oriented. There are multiple training projects at any given time so organization and efficient management of multiple tasks will lead you to success!



Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located in La Vista, NE, with potential for some telework after an onboarding and training period, contingent upon proper agency approvals.



Pay Rate:



$33.118/hour


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 $28,200 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 (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
  
  
  
  


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  Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, and updates training curriculum for early childhood education and care providers throughout Nebraska.


• Conducts needs assessments to determine training needs, and follow-up evaluations of completed training to measure results; modifies programs based on evaluations to meet the needs of early childhood professionals.


• Collaborates with other internal and external stakeholders to strengthen professional development opportunities for early childhood education and care providers.


• Leads planning and study groups to brainstorm ideas for statewide and regional training events.


• Trains and coaches early childhood professionals using a blended approach, integrating different learning models such as coaching, classroom instruction, online learning, and action learning. Facilitates Train-the-Trainer events for Early Childhood curriculum.


• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:


This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is no expected overnight travel.



Requirements / Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.


Preferred Qualifications:


Master's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience related to the essential functions, including experience coordinating projects or programs. Previous experience with Articulate and Canvas.


This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.






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.



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