Certified - Special Education Teacher (Resource 1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave bank

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Resource 1 Teacher for the 2025/26 school year at Johnson Crossing.

Requires Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education. Salary starts with a base of $51,305 for 2025/26, with benefits including health insurance and retirement options. New teachers may receive a one-time salary advance to aid transition into teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience with Regular and Special Education and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students with disabilities aligned to IEP goals.
• Collaborate with staff to plan objectives and adapt curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and IEPs.
• Administer behavior management plans and data collection.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Process

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Position Posting: Special Education Resource 1 Teacher

Location: Johnson Crossing (5/6 Building)

Qualifications: Nebraska Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement

Employment: Start2025/26 school year

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.

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, and quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities.

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

Reports To: Building Administrator

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 subject to veterans preference.

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

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principal

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 in 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:

• NEVER (0%) | OCCASIONAL (1-32%) | FREQUENT (33-66%) | CONSTANT (67%+)
• A. Standing - X
• B. Walking - X
• C. Sitting - X
• D. Bending/Stooping - X
• E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - X
• F. Climbing - X
• G. Driving - X
• 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.