7-12 Special Education Teacher ($2500 Hiring Bonus)

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is accepting applications for a 7-12 Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Elmwood-Murdock is conveniently located 25 minutes east of Lincoln and 30 minutes southwest of the Omaha metro area.

The candidate must be willing to work individually or in small groups. Must be willing to work with students with specific learning disabilities, autism, behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and multiple impairments, and must be willing to collaborate with regular education and special education teachers to benefit student achievement.  Candidate must be responsible for student IEP’s, data collection, progress monitoring, and communicating with colleagues and families.

Zone 5

Additional Information

Base salary for 2026-27 is $42,125.  A $2500 hiring bonus is offered with this position. All years of experience will be considered for placement on the salary schedule.  Start date for this position will be August 7, 2026.

Coaching opportunities are available, but not required with this position.

  • Assistant High School Football
  • Assistant High School Track
  • Assistant Junior High Track
  • Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball
  • Assistant High School Girls / Boys Basketball
  • Assistant Play Production
  • Assistant Speech
  • High School Student Council / Homecoming Sponsor

Contact Information

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
https://www.emknights.org

Ryan Knippelmeyer
(p) (402) 867-2341
(f) (402) 867-2009

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following to Ryan Knippelmeyer, Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools, 300 Wyoming St., Murdock, NE 68407 or email rknippelmeyer@emknights.org.

  • Letter of Application and Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Copy of current teaching certificate

AA/EOE – Veterans Preference