Special Education Teacher

Heartland School

Omaha, NE

$43,569 to $80,359 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

We are looking for Special Education Teachers to join our team of educators.

You will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate emotional and behavioral issues You will modify existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. You will also discuss with parents and support staff about important matters that might impede students’ progress.

Ultimately, you will help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones.

Responsibilities

Work with a small caseload of 10-15 students in a multiage, multigrade educational environment
Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
Prepare students for transition to the next grade
Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Requirements and skills

Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
Ability to create IEPs
A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Valid state special education certificate
BS in Education (preferred); willing to work towards Special Education Endorsement

Company Description

What is Heartland School?

Heartland School is a Nebraska Department of Education Level III Education Service Provider that offers a rich and engaging educational experience to students K-12.

With a total enrollment of 50 students Heartland School is able to attend to students in a therapeutic and enriching environment that encourages, sanctions, and allocates time for teachers and staff to get to know each of the students, their needs, how to assist them, and how to overcome deficits and capitalize on their strengths.

There is the time to work with the students. There is time to work with the parents and guardians without extracurricular expectations and large class sizes to contend with.

Generally, issues can be addressed quicker, plans can be arranged and services can be offered all in the hopes of returning the students back to the regular home school environment.

Why Work Here?

Wonderfully rewarding environment, a great group of professionals to work with....better than average pay.

What is Heartland School? Heartland School is a Nebraska Department of Education Level III Education Service Provider that offers a rich and engaging educational experience to students K-12. With a total enrollment of 50 students Heartland School is able to attend to students in a therapeutic and enriching environment that encourages, sanctions, and allocates time for teachers and staff to get to know each of the students, their needs, how to assist them, and how to overcome deficits and capitalize on their strengths. There is the time to work with the students. There is time to work with the parents and guardians without extracurricular expectations and large class sizes to contend with. Generally, issues can be addressed quicker, plans can be arranged and services can be offered all in the hopes of returning the students back to the regular home school environment.