DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION:
Educational Service Unit 16, a regional education agency, serving a nine county area in West Central Nebraska, is accepting applications for a Director of Special Education for the 2023-24 school year. ESU 16 offers a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits.
The Director of Special Education is responsible for the supervision and direction of all Special Education programs.
Requirements:
MA in Administration.
BA/MA in Special Education or a Related Field
Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in at least one area of Special Education.
Supervisory/administrative experience preferred.
Ability to interact effectively with ESU 16 staff and member school district employees and administrators.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, supervisory and organizational skills.
Valid Nebraska driver's license with the ability to drive to meet the requirements of the job.
Essential Functions:
Plan and organize special services programs necessary for the operation and
enhancement of services to children (ages birth to 21) who have a verified disability.
Consult with special services staff, school personnel, parents and other agencies in
regard to programs, placement and instruction of children with disabilities.
Assist member school district administration with submission of Special Education paperwork (ie. Final Financial, District Determination, MOE, SPED Consolidated Grant etc.)
The application form is available at ESU16.org. Individuals eligible for provisional certification in administration will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. Application open until March 8, 2023. Position will be for the 2023-2024 school year. EOE. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
Deb Paulman, Administrator
Educational Service Unit 16
314 W 1st
Ogallala, NE 69153
dpaulman@esusixteen.org
308-284-8481
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:
Educational Service Unit 16 is in search of a speech language pathologist to provide speech and language intervention services to students in West-Central Nebraska school districts. ESU 16 currently employs nine speech language pathologists and offers a supportive network of professionals that embrace a team approach to services.
Minimum requirements include: Master’s degree in speech language pathology, an active Nebraska teaching certificate, ASHA certification is preferred. Clinical fellowship supervision is available.
ESU 16 speech language pathologists are contracted to work 185 days throughout the school year. Applicants seeking part-time employment are also encouraged to apply. ESU 16 offers a competitive salary and an employee/family benefits package. This application is open until filled.
The application form is available at https://www.esu16.org/. Position will be for the 2023-2024 school year. EOE. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
Amber Lutz, Human Resources
Educational Service Unit 16
314 West 1st Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
308-284-7514
TEACHER OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING:
Educational Service Unit 16 is in search of a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing to provide services to birth to 21-year-old students in West-Central Nebraska. ESU 16 currently employs one TODHH, and is looking to expand these services to meet the needs of students in ESU 15 and ESU 17 areas as well serving our ESU 16 area.
Minimum requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with an endorsement to be a certified TODHH in Deaf Education, and an active Nebraska teaching certificate or provisional teaching certificate.
ESU 16 teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing are contracted to work 185 days throughout the school year. Applicants seeking part-time employment are also encouraged to apply. ESU 16 offers a competitive salary and an employee/family benefits package. This application is open until filled.
The application form is available at https://www.esu16.org/. Position will be for the 2023-24 school year. EOE. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
Amber Lutz, Human Resources
Educational Service Unit 16
314 West 1st Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
308-284-7514
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST:
Educational Service Unit 16 is in search of a school psychologist to serve school districts in West-Central Nebraska. Our school psychologists are expected to be knowledgeable of IDEA and Nebraska Rule 51 verification guidelines and participate in student evaluations for special education services. Our school psychologists also serve on our mental health team and provide social emotional support to students at the tier I and tier II levels in our schools.
Requirements: Specialist degree in psychology desired. Individuals with provisional certification or those looking for an internship placement are also encouraged to apply.
School psychologists are contracted to work 190 days throughout the calendar year. Applicants seeking part-time employment are also encouraged to apply. ESU 16 offers a competitive salary and an employee/family benefits package. This application is open until March 15, 2023.
The application form is available at https://www.esu16.org/. Position will be for the 2023-2024 school year. EOE. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
Amber Lutz, Human Resources
Educational Service Unit 16
314 West 1st Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
308-284-7514