Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Home-based

Job Title:  Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Home-based

Salary Range: $56,320 – $85,550 per year. Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.  

 

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Position Purpose: 

Providing services and support for families with children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities.  Early Childhood Special Education Homebased teachers work with other disciplines to evaluate and address needs in the areas of cognition, language, motor, adaptive and social development through a coaching model.  The settings for services include the home, childcare settings and other natural environments.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or Inclusive required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education/Inclusive.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
  • Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
  • This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with infants and young children, staff, parents and the community.
  • Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
  • Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
  • A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
  • Ability to evaluate infants and young children through formal assessment, observation, and parent report.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members to schedule and conduct home visits.
  • Ability to receive and share coaching strategies with colleagues and parents.
  • Ability to understand the individual needs of each child and family.
  • Ability to conduct Routines-Based Interviews to gather information about families and develop Individualized Family Service Plans.
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
  • Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws (Rule 52 & 51) regarding education and special education students.
  • Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

 

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with team members to evaluate and serve children and families.
  • Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention.
  • Prepare Multidisciplinary Team Reports (MDT) on Infinite Campus.
  • Complete Routines-Based Interviews with families to identify primary areas of concern.
  • Assess infants and toddlers’ entry and exit data through Teaching Strategies GOLD.
  • Develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
  • Participate in MDT and IFSP meetings with team members and families.
  • Schedule and conduct home visits with parents/caregivers.
  • Coach families/caregivers to increase their confidence and competence in facilitating their child’s learning and development through daily routines.
  • Collaborate with community agencies serving children and families.
  • Support toddlers with a verification of Autism in a center-based setting.
  • Support families as they transition to center-based settings.
  • Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
  • Plans for and guides the learning process to help children and families achieve their program objectives.
  • Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
  • Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program.
  • Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned families.
  • Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
  • Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and child progress toward IFSP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
  • Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

 

Additional Duties:

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Interested candidates MUST complete an application on our website.

To view the full job description, and to apply, click here.

 

Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings, we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you.  During the interview journey, we delve into your preferences, skills, and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

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Additional Information

$56,320 – $85,550 per year

Location: Omaha, NE

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

 

2025/26 Salary Schedule: 

Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree $51,200 + 10% variance ($5,120) = $56,320

Step 1 with a Master’s Degree: $57,820 + 10% variance ($5,782) = $63,602

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.  Step placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings, we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you.  During the interview journey, we delve into your preferences, skills, and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

Contact Information

Omaha Public Schools
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
https://www.ops.org/careers

Brandi Rossman
(p) (531) 299-0240

How to Apply

Interested candidates MUST complete an application on our website.

To view the full job description, and to apply, click here.