Special Education Teacher

Special Education

Posted: January 18, 2024

Umonhon Nation Public School is seeking teacher candidates to join our growing, progressive and culturally enriched public school.  UNPS is located on the Omaha reservation, 30 miles south of Sioux City, IA and 60 miles north of Omaha, NE.  Umonhon Nation Public School has been recognized for its innovative educational implementation, using applied behavior analysis. restorative practices, and project-based instruction.  Candidates will experience rich cultural activities, and enjoy truly groundbreaking instructional delivery through the Ashita Thewathe Outdoor Classroom, 7-acre School Garden and our newly opened Against the Current Career Academy.  We are in the top two in the state of Nebraska for salary and benefits, and offer our staff professional development, instructional coaching and self-care opportunities. 

Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus paid at beginning of contract

185-day contract

Contract hours are 7:45am – 3:45pm

BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary ($45,732 base for 2023-2024 school year and $47,104 base for 2024-2025 school year)

Family Health Insurance: 100% premiums paid by the district

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

$650 deductible

Family Dental Insurance: 100% premiums paid by the district

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

Family Vision Insurance Coverage: 100% premiums paid by the district

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Supplemental Insurance available for purchase

New York Life

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

1st year of service = 12 PTO days

2nd year of service = 13 PTO days

3rd year of service = 14 PTO days

4th and any subsequent years of service = 15 PTO days

Banked sick-leave payout

Credit for years of teaching experience

Eligible under public service student loan forgiveness

Low student-teacher ratio (50% of the State Average)

Modern facilities

Administrative support

Please send your letter of interest, resume and credentials to: shardy@unpsk-12.org or mail to Stacie Hardy, Umonhon Nation Public Schools, P.O. Box 280, Macy, NE 68039.