K-6 Special Education Teacher – $2500 Hiring Bonus

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is accepting applications for two (2) K-6 Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. As a school district, we will consider hiring one special education teacher starting immediately, if possible.

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

The successful candidates must hold the appropriate certification and 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 2025-2026 is $41,225.  Base salary for 2026-2027 is TBD.  Consideration will be given to candidates that have the ability to start immediately, otherwise the start day for the 2026-2027 school year will be around August 10, 2026.

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

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 Trisha Nichelson, Elementary Principal, Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools, 400 West F Street, Elmwood, NE 68349 or email tnichelson@emknights.org.

  • Letter of Application and Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Copy of current teaching certificate
  • Completed certified application – found at; https://www.emknights.org/browse/13037

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