Integrated Support Specialist

Description of Work

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 3 (see regional map https://nemtss.unl.edu/team/).