Special Education Coordinator

Boys Town
tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
555 N 30th St (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
Works with youth and teachers to coordinate educational efforts for those who have special educational needs. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Coordinates special education, administrative, and counseling activities for students enrolled in Home Campus schools. Develops and implements curriculum, program, and procedures designed to meet the educational needs of all identified special education students enrolled at service delivery sites. Provides for appropriate and accurate assessment and designation of referred students; designs, implements, and manages the IEP process for students complying with all state and federal regulations. Serves as consultant to teachers and other school staff for remediation of communication disorders for identified students. Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students, assumes major responsibility for academic and social growth of each student, and cares for student health and well-being during the school day. Participates in the administration of the Special Education Program. Designs, implements, and manages a system of information management to tracks student enrollment and attendance. Provides regular program audits to assure compliance with all state and federal regulations and all funding guidelines; provides timely reports of proposed and adopted state and federal regulations. Prepares and monitors budget for Special Education programs. Provides regular program audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and funding guidelines. Provides oversight of special education teacher certification, staff development activities, and special education processing to meet state and federal guidelines. Coordinates staff participation in the UNO program and other course work leading to Nebraska Special Education certification. Collaborates with building administrators and supports the teacher evaluation process. Provides support and professional development to certified and support staff in the special education department. Provides all staff professional development opportunities. Prepares and coordinates special education supports that meet the needs of students. Initiates and follows up on contracts with other school districts for services provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and education. Ability to motivate and be accepting of students and understand student needs. Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality. Ability to quickly make decisions in sensitive and sometimes critical areas and to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in School Administration or Supervisor of Special Education required. Endorsement in Special Education required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education required. Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience preferred. Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town-it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.