2026-2027 Elementary Special Education Teacher

District Wide; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Community Schools District Wide in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a 2026-2027 Elementary Special Education Teacher. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Nebraska Teaching Certificate with the appropriate Special Education Endorsement for the assigned instructional responsibility.

Endorsements in core subjects or HOUSSE may be required for NCLB qualification. The teacher will report to the Principal and Director of Special Services, manage caseloads, collaborate with general education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsements required by NDE Rule 10.
• Special Education Endorsement appropriate for instructional responsibility; HOUSSE approval as needed for NCLB qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all pertinent NDE documents.
• Manage caseloads and provide services per IEP.
• Progress monitor IEP goals and report progress to parents four times/year.
• Participate in MDTs for new and current students.
• Collaborate with general education and related service staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement

Job description

2026-2027 Elementary Special Education Teacher

Westside Community Schools District Wide - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

909 South 76th Street Omaha, NE 68114

Position Summary

Bachelors degree required. Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10. Must possess Special Education Endorsement appropriate for the instructional responsibility assigned (grade level and disability) as required by NDE Rules 24 and 51. Additional endorsements in core academic subject areas or HOUSSE approval as required by the teacher’s assignment to be NCLB qualified.

Reports To

Principal and Director of Special Services

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

• Maintain all pertinent NDE documents
• Manage caseloads
• Provide services as directed in IEP.
• Progress monitor IEP goals and provide written progress reports to parents four times/year.
• Participate in MDTs for new students and students already on caseload.
• Collaborate with general education and related service staff regarding student progress and participation in the general education curriculum.
• Develop a working knowledge of students on case load as it pertains to providing special education services.
• Document all parent pertinent interactions with parents, outside agencies etc. (phone calls, notes, etc.).
• Supervise paraprofessionals.
• Conduct formal and informal diagnostic observations and evaluations.
• Communicate with district and outside agencies.
• Attend regularly scheduled and other announced special education meetings.
• Comply with NDE Rule 51 guidelines.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Westside Community Schools is an EEO Employer

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026