Special Education Alternate Curriculum Program Teacher Applicant Pool
Special Education Alternate Curriculum Program Teacher Applicant Pool
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Job Title: Teacher Alternate Curriculum Program (ACP) Special Education Elementary or Secondary
Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you. 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:TBD
Reports To:Building Principal
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 $62755
Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.
2025/26
Step 1 with a Bachelors Degree:$variance $5120 $56320
Step 1 with a Masters Degree:$variance $5782 $63602
Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.
Position Purpose: Plans for teaches and facilitates learning for students. Provides instruction that is focused on functional academics social and vocational training. Creates a positive learning environment. Maintains progress records and discipline. Provides students with opportunities to participate in integrative classes and activities with general education peers as appropriate. Works collaboratively with students parents building staff and other Individual Education Program team members to provide and implement classroom education and IEP services to meet the needs of all students. Maintains a safe classroom environment with clearly defined expectations with consistent procedures and routines.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors Degree in Special Education required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement Special Education.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Professional verification of successful classroom 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.
- Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
- 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.
- Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and standards.
- 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.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Developing students cognitive emotional and social capacities for learning.
- Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to enhancing interpersonal relationships social skills problem resolution and decision making while achieving academic success.
- Plans for and uses paraprofessionals effectively to support the students
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Completes Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as needed based on individual student needs.
- Positively fosters students selfesteem.
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Integration for social skills technology and communication into the curriculum.
- Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their program objectives.
- Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
- Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
- Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program.
- Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
- Maintains open lines of communications with parents guardians and staff.
- Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of jobrelated knowledge and skill development.
- 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.
- 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.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Omaha Public Schools.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the Districts vision aims and goals.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building or 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: Limited travel may be required.
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 other stakeholders
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the building administration 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 stakeholder needs and maintain a positive attitude with all
- Expected to interact with all internal and external stakeholders in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive 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
