School Support Specialist

Help Students Succeed Beyond the Classroom Become a School Support Specialist in Omaha NE!
Starting Pay: $19-21/hour
Full-Time (AugustMay schedule summers off!)
Shifts: MondayFriday school-day hours

**This position will start August 2026

Make a real impact on students lives by supporting their behavioral and academic success. As a School Support Specialist youll work directly with students families and school staff to address behavioral challenges improve attendance and connect families to essential resources. This position will serve at an East Omaha school.

Benefits Youll Enjoy:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Affordable quality coverage including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match Up to 6% of your salary with full vesting after 5 years
Paid Vacation Sick Time and Paid Holidays Start building time off immediately
Tuition Assistance Advance your career with educational support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free confidential support for you and your family
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Company-paid coverage for peace of mind

What Youll Be Doing:

Provide administrative intervention for students with behavioral or attendance issues
De-escalate inappropriate behaviors using approved intervention techniques
Partner with school staff students and families to support student success
Refer families to community and Boys Town resources as needed
Track student progress and maintain case files and data

Who Were Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum age of 18 required
Preferred: Bachelors degree and experience with special needs or behavioral support in school settings

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Mostly sedentary work in a standard school or office environment
Regular use of computers and standard office equipment

Support Students. Empower Families. Strengthen Communities. Apply today and start making a difference!

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop monitor keyboard and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others 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 belonging 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 Towns 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 reimbursement 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-.