Special Education Director & MTSS Coordinator for 2026-2027

Posted: March 12, 2026

Tri County Public Schools is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the full-time position of SPED Director & MTSS Coordinator. The position will be employed on an administrator-teacher contract. Applicants must be certified in Nebraska with either 1) endorsements in both Administration and Special Education, or 2) the ability to become endorsed in Administration and Special Education by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.  Coaching and sponsorship opportunities are available but not required.

Duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Participate in IEP meetings;
  • Participate in and oversee Special Education transition planning/programming;
  • Participate in and oversee all Special Education-related staffing, staff and program evaluation, planning, implementation, and professional development/training activities;
  • Oversee and ensure effective implementation of MTSS programming;
  • Oversee and ensure effective implementation of Title 1/ESSA-related programming;
  • Fulfill responsibilities outlined in the job description for this position;
  • Maintain a time-and-effort log of duties associated with applicable funding sources.
Zone 5

Grades

K–12

Categories

Curriculum Supervisor
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Principal/Asst Principal

Additional Information

The position begins August 1, 2026.  Salary will be based on applicant experience and qualifications, and school comparability.  Benefits include paid full family health insurance, paid dental insurance, paid FSA account, paid disability insurance, Section 125 cafeteria plan, NPERS retirement, PTO leave, and bereavement leave.

Tri County Public Schools is a PK-12 district of approximately 435 students located in Southeast Nebraska, approximately 40 miles southwest of Lincoln.

 

The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

Tri County Public Schools
72520 Highway 103
DeWitt, Nebraska 68341
https://www.tricountyschools.org/

Brian Rottinghaus
(p) (402) 683-2015

How to Apply

To apply, mail a completed application, resume, transcripts, signed letters of reference, and other credentials to:

 

Tri County Public Schools

Attn: Brian Rottinghaus, Superintendent

72520 Highway 103

DeWitt, NE  68341

 

Or email scanned to:  brian.rottinghaus@tricountyschools.org 

 

EOE/Veteran Preference Employer