Coordinator, Metro Regional Program

Coordinator, Greater Metro Regional Program

We invite a collaborative leader to serve as Coordinator of the Greater Metro Regional Program (GMRP) within the Student Services Department of Educational Service Unit #3 (ESU #3). This exempt position provides leadership and coordination for services and supports for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) across the region.

• Communicate effectively in writing and in person with GMRP stakeholders, including vendors, professionals, students, and parents.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement ongoing student activities for the Nebraska Regional Programs at the regional and statewide levels.
• Maintain a database of students/families and professionals that support the education of students who are DHH for the GMRP and regularly distribute information about GMRP activities and professional learning.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities for professionals that support the education of students who are DHH.
• Develop and manage the contract and budget for the GMRP, including preparation of fiscal related reports.
• Supervise and support the professional growth of the Educational Audiologist, Teachers of the Deaf, GMRP staff and others as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Represent Nebraska’s Regional Programs and/or GMRP at professional and agency meetings, Nebraska Department of Education meetings, and other ESU meetings and events.
• Provide technical support with regard to assistive technology and equipment for DHH, including support for districts in determining appropriate equipment.
• Attend professional conferences to stay current in education and equipment needs for DHH.
• Regularly access the email system for review of materials distributed from ESU 3 and GMRP stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Deaf Education or Special Education preferred).
• Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate or comparable licensure.
• Leadership experience working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Strong communication, organizational, budgeting, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Nebraska Rule 51 and Rule 52 related to DHH services preferred.
• Background check clearance; no history of child abuse or negligence.
• Ability to travel and provide occasional remote work with supervisor approval.

Salary is negotiable based on experience and education, within the range of $75,000‑$90,000. Competitive benefits package includes employer paid health and dental.

• Job Code: 7525
• Number of days worked: 220 days
• Department:
  Student Services
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Professional
• Immediate Supervisor: ESU #3 Executive Director of Student Services
• Staff Supervised:
  Educational Audiologist, Teachers of the Deaf, GMRP staff
• Position type:
  Full‑time

Employment with ESU #3 is at‑will. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in writing signed by the ESU #3 Administrator.