Special Education Teacher, 7-8
POSITION: Special Education Teacher, 7-8
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate
- Training and/or experience in special education teaching
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator
JOB GOAL: To enable students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
- Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor
- Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program
- Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student’s parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs
- Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs
- Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Collects assessment data and uses it effectively
- Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom
- Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress
- Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively
- Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel
- Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out
- Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children
- Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers
- Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Teacher dresses appropriately and is well groomed
- Teacher is emotionally stable
- Teacher maintains physical fitness and personal vigor
- Teacher shows enthusiasm and initiative
- Teacher is punctual in job responsibilities
- Teacher is willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities
OCCASIONAL
- Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation
- Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
- Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
- Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees
- Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents
- Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child
- Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Demonstrate oral and written language skills
- Effective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
- Skills in assessment and evaluation
- Visual, auditory and dexterity skills
Grades
7, 8Additional Information
Position to begin August, 2025
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Contact Information
Norfolk Public Schools512 W Phillip Ave
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
https://www.norfolkpublicschools.org
Angie Baumann
(p) (402) 644-2500 Option 3
(f) (402) 644-2506
How to Apply
Apply at: https://norfolkpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=685