Certified - Special Education Teacher (Resource 3)

Fremont Public Schools; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (NE Public Employees)

403b and tax-sheltered accounts

Sick/Personal/ Bereavement leave

Job summary

Fremont Public Schools in Fremont, NE seeks a Special Education Resource 3 Teacher to work with students with significant disabilities and collaborate with general educators and specialists to plan effective instruction.

You will implement individualized programming, support IEP goals, and participate in professional growth opportunities within a collaborative district setting.

Qualifications

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience with Intellectual Disabilities, Moderate-Severe/Profound, Autism, Behavior Disorders.
• Knowledge of Rule 51 guidelines for IEP development and provision of services.
• Knowledge in behavior modification and management.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned students at prescribed locations and times.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Plans and implements an IEP with the team and develops an appropriate curriculum.
• Assists in verification of disabilities and coordinates with district specialists.
• Collaborates with teachers to set goals and modify programs as needed.
• Supervises classroom operations and enforces policies.
• Maintains records of attendance, progress, and IEP documentation.
• Participates in professional growth activities and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education/Special Education

Job description

Position Posting: Special Education Resource 3 Teacher

Qualifications:

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement

Employment:

Start 2025/26 School Year

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salaryis Per 2025/26 Salary Schedule plus $8,750 Annual Flat Salary Stipend

FPS values professional growth and supports a New Teacher Mentorship Program.

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

• Paid Leave: 4 Personal Days
• Paid Leave: 9 Sick Days
• Paid Leave: 5 Bereavement Days
• Paid Leave: Civic Leave
• Paid Leave: 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
• Long term disability
• $10,000 individual life insurance policy
• Quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance
• Tax-sheltered annuities (403b)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental policities via AFLAC and Colonial Life such as short term disability
• Accident insurance
• Group cancer insurance
• 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.

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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 3

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education

Certification/Licensure:

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education

Experience Desired:

• Training and teaching experience in areas of regular and special education with emphasis on Intellectual Disabilities, Moderate-Severe/Profound, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Behavior Disorders

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Rule 51 guidelines for IEP development and provision of special education services, instructional techniques and materials, methods for individualizing instruction, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Knowledge in behavior modification and management

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

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:

Collaborate and plan with other professionals (with guidance from the Director of Special Education and administrators) to provide 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.
3. Develops and manages individual education plans in conjunction with the IEP team.
4. Plans and implements an alternative curriculum that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students with moderate-severe/profound disabilities and utilizes a variety of analytical, evaluative, and formative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
5. Assists in the verification of disabilities for students and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required.
6. 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.
7. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, assistive communication devices, and other instructional materials, and suggests modifications as/if needed.
8. Plans and supervises appropriate assignments for teacher assistants.
9. 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.
10. Supervises and participates in fire drills and other emergency preparedness programs.
11. Follows the policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations established by the Board and administration.
12. Addresses students’ personal hygiene needs (toileting, clothes changing, etc.)
13. 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.
14. Maintains accurate and complete records of attendance, absences, tardies, and other information as required by law, District Policy, and Administrative Regulations.
15. Develops, writes, and implements behavior support plans.
16. Prepares records for individual students receiving services through the IEP process.
17. Communicates and consults with students, parents, and professional staff regarding educational programs, IEP/MDT processes, and other pertinent areas.
18. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
19. Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, inservices, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
20. 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% — 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/air conditioned classroom.
3. Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, classroom furniture/equipment, and/or work-site furniture/equipment, building furniture/equipment, and stairs.