Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Posted:
March 10, 2025
Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Salary Range: Up to $72,000 per year.
We are seeking to add Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teachers to our two Omaha Centers (SW Center-138th & Q; NW Center-88th & Blondo) for the 2025/2026 school year!
Must have a Nebraska Teaching Certificate and Endorsements in Early Childhood and Special Education or Early Childhood Inclusive.
This position follows a typical teaching calendar and schedule that includes paid winter breaks, spring break, and summers off. CRCC is a provider of Children’s Day Health Services, which includes comprehensive Pre-School programs, nursing services, behavioral health, and rehabilitative therapy.
We’re a great first step for new teachers looking to get a year or two of experience before joining the public school systems. We’re a great fit for experienced teachers looking for smaller student to teacher ratios!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Responsible for implementation of the educational program, activities of daily living (ADL’s), and personal cares of CRCC clients;
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Creates materials and lesson plan for implementation each day;
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Holds small group instruction to reach each child’s learning level;
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Maintains an evidence based environment in an organized, safe, and clean manner following ECERS guidelines;
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Attends at least two parent teacher conferences a year;
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Attends at least two family focus events a year;
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Completes consistent and accurate assessment outcomes for all children;
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Writes classroom newsletters biweekly;
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Captures documentation of growth, milestones, and activities through the online platform Tadpoles and documentation wall;
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Seeks professional development opportunities if/when required;
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Plans and leads IEP meetings including gathering data;
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Communicates consistently and accurately with families and staff using CRCC’s online platform Tadpoles.
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Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education with certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education is required.
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Nebraska Teaching License required.
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Early Childhood and Special Education – or – Early Childhood Inclusive Endorsements/Certifications required.
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Ability to meet conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, Nebraska State Patrol, criminal history check, and fingerprinting.
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Previous work experience with pre-school children, preferably children with special needs.
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Must be able to complete 12 education hours (CEU) each year.
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Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
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Ability to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide Training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstrations signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services regulations.
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Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
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Ability to develop and implement written lesson plans.
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Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
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Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practice 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary
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Zone 6
Grade
Pre-KAdditional Information
Benefits
CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- CRCC-paid short & long-term disability and life insurance
- PTO
- Holiday pay Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
- 401K with match
CRCC, Children’s Respite Care Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Contact Information
CRCC5321 South 138th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68137
http://crccomaha.org
Christina Griffin
(p) (402) 895-4000 237