School Support Specialist

Boys Town•Omaha, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative intervention for students with behavioral problems and facilitates use of educational system opportunities and resources. Help Students Succeed Beyond the Classroom – Become a School Support Specialist in Omaha, NE! Starting Pay: $19-21/hour Full-Time (August–May schedule – summers off!) Shifts: Monday–Friday, 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, you’ll 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum age of 18 required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with special needs or behavioral support in school settings

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location
Pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs
No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider
Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account
Parenting resources from our experts
Professional development opportunities within the organization