Certified - Special Education Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary

Tara Heights Elementary; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Sick/Personal Leave

School Choice Benefits

Job summary

Tara Heights Elementary is seeking a Certified - Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities for the 2026-27 school year. This role starts immediately and focuses on implementing instructional programs and developing IEPs for each student, while fostering collaborative relationships with families and staff.

The teacher will coordinate with paraprofessionals, participate in district meetings, and engage in ongoing professional growth to ensure high-quality student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required.
• Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate or eligibility required.
• Completion of student teaching experienced required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional programs for students with disabilities.
• Develop IEPs for each student assigned.
• Coordinate daily expectations and supervise paraprofessionals.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Job description

Certified - Special Education Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary

Papillion La Vista Community Schools Tara Heights Elementary - Papillion, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5920294

Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 1:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Elementary Teacher - Tara Heights -

2026-27 School Year - To Begin Immediately

The Special Education Instructor is responsible for providing instructional programs for students with disabilities, supporting them in developing the skills needed to successfully transition to the next phase of life. This role includes coordinating the development of an IEPs for each student assigned. Creates a positive supervising relationship with paraprofessionals and communicates the daily expectations for the students programming. In this role, you will foster positive relationships with students, families, community members, and colleagues while maintaining professionalism.

Additionally, you will remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration, communicate regularly with parents and staff, and contribute to building- and district-level meetings. Dependable attendance, supervisory responsibilities, and other assigned duties are also key components of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
• Certification: Holds or is eligible for a Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate
• Experience: Successful completion of student teaching

District Benefits:

• Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
• 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
• Vision and Life Insurance option plans
• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick and Personal Leave
• School Choice Benefits

You can learn more about Papillion La Vista Community Schools on our district website: https://www.plcschools.org/

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If you have any questions please contact Human Resource at [e-mail] or 402-537-6213.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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