Elementary School Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School; Laurel (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School in Laurel, Nebraska, is seeking an Elementary School Special Education Teacher for grades K-5. The position is full-time and reports to the Principal and/or Superintendent.

The role requires state certification, a bachelor's degree, and a commitment to individualized instruction, progress monitoring, and collaboration with grade-level teams to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper state certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely, consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for district-provided services (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Elementary School Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Laurel Concord Coleridge School, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School - Laurel, Nebraska.

Job Details

Job ID: 5960756

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2027

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Elementary K-5)

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 186 days; Returning teachers 185 days with benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

Position Type: Full-Time

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required