Special Education Teacher

Company: Children's Respite Care Center Inc
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description: We are seeking to add a Special Education Teacher to our SW Center 138th & Q; Omaha, NE for the 2025/2026 school year! Must have a Nebraska Teaching Certificate and Elementary Education and Special Education EndorsementsYou will be working with students in grades K-2nd!
Applicants must be located in the Omaha, NE metropolitan area as the position is in-person. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.Sponsorship is not available.
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:

• Responsible for implementation of the educational program, activities of daily living (ADL's), and personal cares of CRCC clients;
• Creates materials and lesson plan for implementation each day;
• Holds small group instruction to reach each child's learning level;
• Maintains an evidence based environment in an organized, safe, and clean manner following ECERS guidelines;
• Attends at least two parent teacher conferences a year;
• Attends at least two family focus events a year;
• Completes consistent and accurate assessment outcomes for all children;
• Writes classroom newsletters biweekly;
• Captures documentation of growth, milestones, and activities through the online platform Tadpoles and documentation wall;
• Seeks professional development opportunities if/when required;
• Plans and leads IEP meetings including gathering data;
• Communicates consistently and accurately with families and staff using CRCC's online platform Tadpoles.Requirements: Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education with certification Special Education and Elementary Education is required.
  • Nebraska Teaching License required.
  • Special Education and Elementary Education Endorsements/Certifications required.
  • 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.
  • Previous work experience with pre-school children, preferably children with special needs.
  • Must be able to complete 12 education hours (CEU) each year.
  • Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
  • 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.
  • Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
  • Ability to develop and implement written lesson plans.
  • Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practice 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.BenefitsCRCC 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
    • 401k with matchCRCC, Children's Respite Care Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
      To learn more about CRCC, visit us online at: https://www.crccomaha.org. Qualified applicants may apply through the job board.
      
      
      
      
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