Certified - For 2026-27: Special Education Teacher (Resource 1) (Science Preferred)

Fremont Public Schools; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Salary advance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

Fremont Public Schools in Nebraska seeks a Special Education Resource 1 Teacher (Science Preferred) at the high school level to support students with disabilities and collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver effective instruction. The role requires Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.

Start date for 2026-27 is noted, with a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, and

Qualifications

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience with regular and special education, emphasis on Specific Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, and At-Risk Students.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational diagnosis, instructional methods, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Behavior modification and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement appropriate programming for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan instructional goals and modifications.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, IEPs, and progress reports.
• Communicate with students, parents, and professionals regarding educational programs.

Job description

Position Posting

Special Education Resource 1 Teacher (Science Preferred)

Location

High School

Qualifications

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement

Employment

Start2026-27 school year, New Teacher Activities typically begin in late July

Compensation and Benefits

Join Tiger Nation! BA, Step 1 AnnualGross Pay for 2025/26 is $51,305.00 ($42,555 salary + $8750 Annual Flat Salary Stipend). Salary placement is based on experience and education. 2026/27 salary and stipend have yet to be finalized.

District contributes to health insurance upon enrollment.

New Teachers are offered a one-time salary advance opportunity upon hire. We want to assist in all ways possible through the transition into the teaching profession.

Paid Leave: 4 Personal Days; 9 Sick Days; 5 Bereavement Days; Civic Leave; and Professional Leave as determined by administrators. Certified staff also administer a Sick Leave Bank that all certified staff are eligible to join on an annual basis. Teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student can also use up to 4 sick days, per year, to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.

Retirement: FPS is a member of the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System and contributes to the defined plan per Nebraska statute

FPS provides all certified team members long term disability, a $10,000 individual life insurance policy, as well as quarterly and annual perfect attendance bonus opportunities.

Additional benefits offered at employee expense include: health (partial), dental, and vision insurance, additional voluntary life insurance, tax-sheltered annuities (403b), flexible spending accounts, and supplemental policities via AFLAC and Colonial Life such as short term disability, accident insurance, group cancer insurance, and hospitalization/critical illness insurance.

Reports To

Building Administrator

Reports To

Director of Special Education and Building Principal

Applications Will Be Accepted Through

Open Until Filled

Fremont Public Schools is a progressive Class A district that offers a competitive salary and benefit package along with opportunities to help you reach your greatest potential. Fremont, located just 25 minutes northwest of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln, offers a small town atmosphere and big city opportunities.

All positions are subject to veterans preference.

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT

Special Education

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher - Resource 1

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree

Certification/Licensure

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.

Experience Desired

• Training and teaching in areas of regular and special education with emphasis on Specific Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, and At-Risk Students

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of psycho-educational diagnosis, instructional techniques and materials, methods for individualizing instruction, and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Knowledge in behavior modification and management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic

Plan and implement (with guidance from the Director of Special Education and administrators, etc.) necessary and appropriate programming to direct students with special needs and/or disabilities to become competent in all areas of academic and social development. Develop and implement appropriate pre-vocational skills activities.

Frequent

1. Meets and instructs assigned students at the locations and times designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
3. Plans a program of study and assists in modifications that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and utilizes a variety of analytical, evaluative, and formative techniques suitable to the curriculum content, including the modification of curriculum when required for special needs students.
4. Assists in the diagnosis of disabilities for students and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required.
5. Collaborates with other teachers and members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods that represent the desired outcomes for instruction and Essential Learning Skills for students, including activities and modifications of programs.
6. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, assistive communication devices, and other instructional materials, and suggests modifications as/if needed.
7. Plans and supervises appropriate assignments for teacher assistants.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct/activities; develops, for the classroom, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
9. Supervises and participates in fire drills and other emergency preparedness programs.
10. Follows the policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations established by the Board and administration.
11. Addresses students’ personal hygiene needs (toileting, clothes changing, etc.)
12. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using a variety of assessment methods (e.g. authentic assessment, performance-based, formative, etc.) and provides progress reports as required.
13. Maintains accurate and complete records of attendance, absences, tardies, and other information as required by law, District Policy, and Administrative Regulations.
14. Develops, writes, and implements behavior modification programs.
15. Prepares records for individual students receiving services through the IEP process.
16. Communicates and consults with students, parents, and professional staff regarding educational programs, IEP/MDT processes, and other pertinent areas.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, inservices, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
19. Completes special projects and performs other responsibilities and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A. Standing – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• B. Walking – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• C. Sitting – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• D. Bending/Stooping – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• F. Climbing – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• G. Driving – OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
• H. Lifting: 50 pound maximum
• I. Carrying: 1-150 ft.
• J. Manual Dexterity Tasks – Fingering 33-66%, Grasping 33-66%
• Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate computer, A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, plus other equipment as required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)

Skillful in assessment, evaluation, and documentation. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of various cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities. Demonstrates effective conflict management, problem solving, evaluation, organizational, and decision making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Inside – Outside – Both: Both
2. Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is a heated classroom/air conditioned classroom.
3. Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, classroom furniture/equipment, and/or work-site furniture/equipment, building furniture/equipment, and stairs.