Special Education Teacher

Rite of Passage; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits + 401k

Job summary

Rite of Passage, at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Special Education Teacher to support at-risk youth through structured instruction and positive behavioral supports. The role emphasizes a collaborative Education Department approach to delivering evidence-based teaching within a residential setting.

Applicants should have a Nebraska teaching credential in Special Education K-12, a Bachelor's degree in Education, and at least three years of classroom experience; Master’s degree and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Nebraska teaching credential in Special Education K-12.
• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with at-risk youth ages 13-17.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to Positive Organizational Culture and providing instructional services to students.
• Work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion, emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff, and program.

Skills

Special Education

Math & Science credentials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Nebraska teaching credential in Special Education K-12

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Special Education Teacher at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska

Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific, residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive and meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students. Becoming a member of the UHA team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission-driven organization.

Pay: Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of teaching experience who are hired to teach Special Education or hold Multi-Subject Credentials are eligible for a starting rate of $23.08. (Please note that candidates with more experience and multi-subject credentials have a higher starting salary rate.) The starting rate is $25.96 for those with a Master’s degree and 1 year of teaching experience and who are hired to teach Special Education or Multi-Subject Credentials. (Please note that candidates with more experience and multi-subject credentials have a higher starting rate.)

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and more!

What you will do:

Serve as a member of the Education Department. Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Organizational Culture and providing instructional services to students. Work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion, emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff, and program.

To be considered, you should:

• Be at least 21 years of age; possess a current and valid Nebraska teaching credential in Special Education K-12. Preferred multiple credentials in Math and Science.
• Bachelor's degree in the Education field from an accredited college or university
• Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching
• Have related experience working with at-risk youth ages 13-17
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Schedule:

2-3 days per week, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Uta Halee is a Nebraska Rule 13 (Exempt School). We follow OPS guidelines as closely as possible regarding school breaks and teacher planning days throughout the year. The school year runs from August to June.

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