Principal YRTC Omaha

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Omaha NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.751

Job Posting:

JR2026- Principal - YRTC Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

You have the passion; we have the opportunities lets make a difference for Nebraskans!

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as a Principal at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha. This professional provides essential oversight and support to the school and male youth. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.

About the Role

This position will display leadership through strategic thinking relationship building and holding themselves and faculty accountable to the mission of YRTC Omaha. The Principal will manage the day-to-day operation of the school; this includes planning organizing selecting evaluating directing coordinating and reporting of actions necessary to run an effective and efficient school.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal will:

Facilitate efforts to assist students with reaching high academic achievements.
Articulate a clear and compelling vision to prepare all students for college career and community leadership.
Set challenging goals continuously monitor progress and demonstrate persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve goals.
Proactively develop and implement school improvement plans to accomplish student achievement goals.
Help teachers reach and engage each student based on individual needs and interests.
Complete staff evaluations; coaching/mentoring the talent of the faculty and staff.
Follow a clear and consistent policy for dealing with issues involving student discipline and interactions among teachers and facility staff.

Work Schedule

The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Wage: $27.751/hour - $41.626/hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Education Administration with teaching experience.

Legal Requirements: Must hold a Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory certificate with a Principal 7-12 endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications: Endorsed in educational leadership and successful teaching experience

Work Environment & Expectations

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Omaha will be opening in mid-late 2026. This program was established to provide services to male youth and offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral skill-building and substance abuse programming including:

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
Lion Hearts Power Source Program
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Additional groups include youth feedback and team building.
Individual therapy is also offered to youth with behavioral mental health and substance abuse needs. Therapists use an integrated care model to address co-occurring issues.
Youth who have the need will receive management for psychotropic medications through a contracted Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Psychiatric APRN.
Case Managers and therapists work together to develop case plans with outcomes determined by each youths risks and needs. Other assessments are used to determine treatment needs.
Youth can earn incentives and privileges based on positive behavior. Incentives can include group outings special treats or other fun on-campus or off-campus activities.
Youth may also participate in community service projects based on positive behaviors and earned privileges.

Why Join Us

Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheckit provides purpose. Benefits include:

Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.
13 paid holidays per year.
Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match.
Supportive leadership and team culture.
Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion.

Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state!

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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Omaha NEHiring Rate:$27.751Job Posting:JR2026- Principal - YRTC Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:You have the passi...