Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist (Program Specialist II)

Are you ready to make an impact on education in Nebraska? Join us as an Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist to coordinate both new and existing Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs while supporting the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant. The SAEF grant is designed to expand access to these programs to address urgent shortages in the K-12 teacher workforce and to build the necessary internal capacity, systems, and infrastructure for a successful statewide program.

We are looking for candidates with experience in apprenticeship or teacher preparation programs, exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, and an interest in exploring alternate approaches to recruiting and developing high-quality teachers. If you are outgoing, proactive, and an innovative thinker, we want you on our team. Apply now to help shape the future of education in Nebraska and make a lasting difference!

This position is fixed term, with an end date of June 30, 2025. This position may be extended subject to the continuation and availability of funding.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to program participants related to standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements for State Apprenticeship programs.
• Creates, reviews, and awards competitive sub-grants for Nebraska teacher-registered apprenticeship programs (T-RAP).
• Assists with the Grow Your Own Nebraska program and the Nebraska Apprenticeship Model and connects other statewide apprenticeship efforts (e.g., the Explore Nebraska initiative).
• Conducts surveys, gathers results, and compiles information to assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement to increase program sustainability.
• 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 secondary and postsecondary schools, other state agencies, meetings, conferences, etc. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three 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: Experience with Nebraska’s Apprenticeship or Educator Preparation Systems, and proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

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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