Integrated Support Specialist (Central Region NE)

Posted: March 23, 2026
Through an Office of Special Education funded grant, Integrated Support Specialists will serve as members of Nebraska’s Multi-tiered System of Support (NeMTSS) team and are part of a regional team within the organization. The Integrated Support Specialists collaborate with educational leadership teams in a variety of settings (e.g., early childhood centers, districts, schools, and state and local agencies/organizations within the region), to support implementation of systems-level integrated PK-12 support to help establish and/or enhance a comprehensive array of educator and student supports.
Key Responsibilities
    • Serve as the NeMTSS connector, developing and implementing a more comprehensive approach to education and service delivery.
    • Connect regional providers, such as Early Learning Coordinators, ASD Network BCBAs, ESU Literacy Coaches, etc., with educational agencies needing their support.
    • In partnership with the NeMTSS Regional Support Leads and Leadership Team, provide support on-site and virtually to PK-12 educators to build local capacity.
    • Collaborate with leadership teams to identify and plan for the implementation of high-leverage practices to enhance PK-12 student development.
    • The Integrated Support Specialists play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for Nebraska children, families, educators, districts, schools, and programs.

This position is in Region 4 (see regional map https://nemtss.unl.edu/team/).
Zone 2

Categories

Adapted PE
Agriculture
American Sign Language
Art
Audiologist
Behaviorally Disordered
Bilingual Education
Business/Marketing
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Director/Administrator
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Spec Ed/ Preschool Disabilities
Elementary
English as a Second Language
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health/Physical Education
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
Language Arts
Learning Disabilities
Mathematics
Middle Grades
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Music
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Reading
School Counselor
School Librarian
School Psychologist
Science
Severe/Multiple Disabilities
Social Science
Speech and Language Pathologist
Transition Specialist
Visual Impairment
World Language

Additional Information

$64,000/yr minimum

 

Minimum required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, psychology, child development, or related field and five (5) years of experience in education, working with PreK-12 educators, and/or in school district leadership. Experience which demonstrates high-level decisions impacting team policies and practices. Demonstrated experience implementing high-leverage instructional practices (HLPs) teaching students with special needs. Knowledge of Nebraska school systems. Independent problem-solving skills, data analysis skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong background in literacy and/or positive behavioral supports; knowledge of inclusionary instructional practices. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and ability to keep accurate records. Demonstrated customer/client service skills. Ability to use word-processing and presentation software.


Must have a valid driver’s license and meet university driver eligibility requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, child development, or related field. Experience supervising staff; leading PK-12 educators in implementing high-leverage instructional practices (HLPs); delivering training/professional development to educators. Experience with and/or knowledge of adult learning or educational coaching. Strategic planning experience.

 

Contact Information

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools
162 P.S.Paul Research Center
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0858
https://nemtss.unl.edu/

Maureen Halpenny
(p) (402) 472-2448

How to Apply

Fill out an application on UNL’s website, linked here.