Assessment Community Engagement Specialist (Education Specialist II)

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This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools,

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Lincoln, NE

$30.979

JR2026-00029500 Assessment Community Engagement Specialist (Education Specialist II) (Open)

Are you looking for a new position where you can impact educational assessments through collaboration? The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to coordinate strategic partnerships, stakeholder communication, and engagement in support of the Coherence and Alignment for Educators and Families (CAEF) statewide assessment grant. The team is looking for candidates with excellent communication and relationship building skills. Candidates who are ambitious and innovative are ideal to facilitate engagement activities!

The Coherence and Alignment for Educators and Families (CAEF) statewide assessment grant will enrich and extend instructional utility of Nebraska’s existing statewide assessment system by engaging data users (i.e., educators and families) to provide solutions for how assessment data can be more easily used to support instruction. This includes analyzing the assessment system design, developing new tools, and facilitating training to educators and families on how to use assessment data.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 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 for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans
Thirteen paid holidays per year

Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with school districts, educators, families, and other stakeholders, and implements a comprehensive communication strategy to engage stakeholders throughout the project.
Collaborates with pilot districts to ensure all activities are aligned to project goals and timelines, collect feedback from stakeholders to improve assessment tools, and provide customer service to resolve any conflicts.
Plans and facilitates workshops, focus groups, informational sessions, or other engagement activities.
Recruits additional pilot districts for year two of the CAEF project, including identifying potential districts, provide project requirements, and manage onboarding.
Develops and distributes a variety of informational materials to communicate project goals, timelines, and expectations.
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 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

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