Middle School Special Education (Behavior) Teacher

Beatrice Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher – Behavior Disorder (BD) at Beatrice Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year. This position serves students in grades 6–8 and focuses on supporting students with behavioral needs through structured, inclusive, and relationship-based practices.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration with general education teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and families to support positive behavior, access to instruction, and student growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs aligned to student needs, behavioral goals, and state standards
• Provide specially designed instruction and behavioral support in small group, structured, and inclusive settings
• Implement and support positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and behavior plans
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Meet timelines and maintain strong progress-monitoring systems for academic and behavioral growth
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support inclusion, behavior regulation, and student success
• Support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral skill development

Preferred Candidate Qualities

• Positive, relationship-driven, and student-centered
• Calm, consistent, and skilled in de-escalation and proactive behavior support
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Consistently meets deadlines and honors team commitments
• Reliable follow-through with timely completion of required documentation
• Effective communicator who partners well with staff, students, and families

Qualifications

• Valid Nebraska Special Education Teaching Certificate, or ability to obtain prior to the start date
• Knowledge of behavior disorder programming, PBIS, and inclusive instructional practices preferred
• Experience working with middle-school students and behavioral supports preferred