Kids Special Needs Discipleship Coordinator Part-Time | 20 Hours Per Week Schedule: Sundays required, with flexible remote and on-site weekday work Reports to: Kids Discipleship Director About Doxa Church Doxa Church exists to glorify God by making disciples through Gospel-centered worship, community, and mission. Doxa Kids is committed to creating safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environments where every child and family can grow, belong, and participate fully in the life of the church. The Opportunity Do you feel called to help children with special needs experience the love of Christ in ways that are intentional, supportive, and deeply personal? Doxa Church is seeking a compassionate, organized, and highly capable Kids Special Needs Discipleship Coordinator to help lead and shape our growing Special Needs Ministry. This role is ideal for someone with both relational warmth and strong developmental understanding — someone who is passionate about equipping volunteers, partnering with families, and creating Gospel-centered environments where every child is known, supported, and able to participate meaningfully. Through individualized care plans, volunteer training, curriculum adaptation, and ministry leadership, this role plays a vital part in helping Doxa Kids become a place of belonging for all families. What You’ll Do Special Needs Ministry Leadership Lead and oversee the vision and development of Doxa Kids Special Needs Discipleship Help establish yearly ministry rhythms, goals, systems, and support structures Build ministry processes that foster safety, consistency, and meaningful participation Ensure ministry environments are welcoming, organized, and developmentally supportive Individualized Child Support Develop specialized ministry plans and support tools for individual children Adapt curriculum and classroom experiences to meet varying developmental and behavioral needs Prepare and coordinate lesson materials, visual supports, crafts, and sensory-friendly resources Partner closely with parents to help children participate successfully in Doxa Kids environments Volunteer Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support volunteers serving within Special Needs Discipleship Develop specialized volunteer training for teachers, buddies, and classroom teams Provide ongoing behavior support and coaching to Doxa Kids staff and volunteers Foster a ministry culture marked by patience, flexibility, and compassion Ministry Operations Help oversee scheduling, communication, budgeting, and Planning Center systems Support safety procedures and operational excellence within the ministry Partner with Doxa Kids staff to adapt Kids Camp and special events for children with special needs Assist with additional ministry needs and projects as assigned Who You Are A committed follower of Jesus with a growing personal faith A member of Doxa Church who aligns with the church’s mission and doctrine Experienced in special needs care, child development, education, or related fields Passionate about helping children and families feel seen, supported, and included Calm, adaptable, and relational in high-needs environments Organized and proactive with strong communication skills Comfortable equipping and leading volunteers Able to balance compassion with structure and consistency Required Experience or Qualifications Required: Special Needs experience OR related educational college degree Preferred: Volunteer leadership or management experience Preferred: Familiarity with Planning Center, Google Suite, and ministry systems What Makes Someone Successful in This Role You naturally advocate for children and families with empathy and care You think creatively and flexibly when solving challenges You communicate with warmth, patience, and clarity You can create structure while adapting to individual needs You are passionate about building inclusive ministry environments You enjoy equipping and encouraging volunteers to serve confidently Why Join Doxa Kids? Opportunity to help every child experience belonging within the church Meaningful ministry work with lasting spiritual impact Collaborative and supportive ministry team culture The ability to help shape and grow an important ministry area A role that combines leadership, creativity, discipleship, and advocacy The privilege of partnering closely with families navigating unique challenges and needs
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