Certified, Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Lincoln Public Schools NE; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Special Education teacher for grades 9–12, to teach Adjusted Math, Intervention and Strategies, and support students in the Student Support Center.

The candidate should establish a strong, engaging classroom environment, collaborate with team members, and use assessment-driven instruction with quality feedback. Commitment to cultural proficiency and serving the community is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom environment that supports highly engaging instruction.
• Ability to establish relationships with all students; effective communication.
• Use assessment to drive instruction and provide quality feedback to learners.
• Willingness to serve the community and apply practices of cultural proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach Adjusted Math, Intervention and Strategies for grades 9–12.
• Support students in the Student Support Center.
• Adjust course assignments based on department needs and staff strengths.
• Collaborate with multiple team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and families; communicate effectively.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Assessment-based instruction

Cultural proficiency

Job description

Lincoln Southeast High School is seeking a Special Education teacher. The current assignment involves working with students in grades 9–12, teaching Adjusted Math, Intervention and Strategies, and supporting students in the Student Support Center. However, course assignments may be adjusted based on department needs and staff strengths.

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a candidate with a commitment to excellence in education. Candidate will possess an ability to establish a strong classroom environment that supports highly engaging instruction. Candidate will need to work collaboratively with multiple team members.

A strong candidate for this position would have exceptional instructional and classroom management skills, demonstrate effective communication skills and strong academic/curriculum skills, use assessment to drive instruction, provide quality feedback to all learners, as well as a desire to teach in a culturally rich school environment.

Ability to create strong relationships with all students; effective communication skills; daily use of assessment to drive instruction and quality feedback to all learners; willingness to serve the community in all aspects; learner in the art and science of teaching; a reflective educator, an individual who understands the practices of cultural proficiency and applies those practices with students, staff and families.

This position is subject to a veterans preference.
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Job Description: Special Education Teacher