EL Teacher - Elementary (Applicant Pool)

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking an EL Teacher - Elementary to join our district-wide team in Omaha, Nebraska. This pool posting connects talented educators with our diverse opportunities, aligning your preferences and skills with available locations and programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education, a Nebraska teaching certificate (or eligibility with ESL endorsement), and a commitment to culturally responsive instruction and high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required.
• Valid NE Teaching Certificate or ability to obtain with ESL endorsement(s).
• Demonstrates belief that all students can learn and will learn.
• Excellent attendance
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Knowledge of EL instruction, literacy aligned to Science of Reading, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Positive interpersonal skills and professional conduct.
• Evidence of successful classroom teaching or student teaching experience.
• Willingness to comply with ethical/professional standards set by the State Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively foster students’ self-esteem.
• Work with diverse student populations with varied languages and backgrounds.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Plan and guide learning to meet program objectives.
• Maintain a learning-focused atmosphere.
• Use diagnostic and progress assessments effectively.
• Select and use appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Collaborate to support the district’s vision and goals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Science of Reading knowledge

Collaboration

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

NE Teaching Certificate

ESL endorsement eligibility

Tools

SMART boards

iPads

Job description

EL Teacher - Elementary (Applicant Pool)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909206

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: EL Teacher - Elementary

Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings, we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you. During the interview journey, we delve into your preferences, skills, and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

Location: TBD

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: pernegotiated agreement / Exempt

Salary Schedule: 2026/27 Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,380 , Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $58,023

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s) in ESL.
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of effectiveinstructional practices for EL instruction, literacy aligned to Science of Reading, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population including diverse languages, cultural backgrounds, immigrants, and refugees.
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication in to the curriculum.
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help student achieve program objectives.
• Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents, guardians and staff.
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.
• Integrating the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel may be requested.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills