Homebound Teacher
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Job Title: Homebound Teacher (Applicant Pool)
Note: We utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you. If you are interested in a position for the current school yearor the upcoming 202526 school year please complete this application to be considered.During the interview journey we delve into your preferences skills and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.
Location: Teacher Administrative Center 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Work Schedule/FLSA Status:pernegotiated agreement/ Exempt
Salary Schedule:
2024/25
Step 1 with a Bachelors Degree:$variance* $5050 $55550
Step 1 with a Masters Degree:$%variance* $5705 $62755
*Variance is for special education positions special education endorsement required.
Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.
2025/26
Step 1 with a Bachelors Degree:$variance* $5120 $56320
Step 1 with a Masters Degree:$variance* $5782 $63602
*Variance is for special education positions special education endorsement required.
Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.
Position Purpose: The Homebound Teacher will serve school aged children who have been excluded from school for a variety of reasons or are enrolled the Virtual School in OPS.This position includes working with students in Douglas County Youth Center (DCYC) and other Rule 18 schools. The teacher will also work with the classroom teacher to provide instruction that attempts to keep the student with his/her class. These students are verified with a disability through the MultiDisciplinary Team (MDT) process while in the Homebound program.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Provide specialized instruction as outlined on the IEP
- Collaborate with the traditional school to maintain progress in general education courses
- Provides services in homes hospitals and virtually
- Maintain compliance on all special education procedures timelines and documents such as Individual Education Program (IEP) progress reporting parent notification consents evaluation process etc.
- Continuous assessment and evaluation of progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their program objectives
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
- Maintains open lines of communications with parents guardians and staff.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping and lesson planning and student progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws
- Developing students cognitive emotional and social capacities for learning.
- Positively fosters students selfesteem.
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
- Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
- Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the Districts vision aims and goals.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors Degree in Special Education required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education required.
- A minimum of five 5 years successful teaching experience in a special education are preferred.
- Professional verification of successful teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
- This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students staff parents and the community.
- Skill in organization time management communication and positive interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
- A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
- Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
- Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and special education students.
- Knowledge of OPSs mission purpose goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use assistive technology in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Travel will be required daily to locations to serve students (ie: hospitals and homes).
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building environments.
Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Terms of Employment
This position is treated as a fulltime exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time and the Teacher Contract. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.
Terms of employment are contingent upon:
- Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
- A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
- and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented by OPS.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131.
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
