Special Education Teacher, Resource - Elementary; Certified

2027-28 Special Education Teacher, Resource 2 - Washington Elementary (Certified)

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Job Details

Job : 5966980
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position:Special Education Teacher (Resource
2)

Location
:
Washington Elementary

Employment: Full-Time Contract Begins August 2027

Qualifications:

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement required

Compensation: Salary based on the 27-28 negotiated agreement that is not yet finalized. Information below is based on the 26-27 agreement.

26-27 Negotiated Agreement

$43,896.00 (BA, Step 1 Salary based on 26-27 Salary Schedule)

+ 9,000.00 (certified annual flat salary stipend)

$52,896.00 Total Gross Annual Salary

Benefits:

• One-time salary advance opportunity to increase August paycheck
• 4 Personal Days
• 9 Sick Days
• 5 Bereavement Days
• Civic Leave and Professional Leave
• FEA-managed, certified staff Sick Leave Bank
  • Offers up to 30 additional sick days to participants who meet requirements
• 4 FPS Activity Days from Sick Balance:
  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.
• NPERS Membership (State Retirement)
• District-paid long term disability
• District-paid $10,000 individual life insurance policy
• Quarterly and Year-End perfect attendance bonus opportunities.
• New Teacher Mentorship Program
• Group Health Insurance (FPS contributes to member premiums)
• Group Dental and Vision insurance available
• Voluntary Life Insurance available
• 403b
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies via Guardian
  • Short Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospitalization

Applications Will Be Accepted Until Job is Filled

Ideally located between Nebraska's major urban centers, Fremont offers the best of both worlds: access to opportunity while maintaining the welcoming spirit of a close-knit community. As a Class A district, students experience high-level academic and extracurricular opportunities while still enjoying the support and connection of a hometown environment.

Partnerships with local businesses and industry, along with Metropolitan Community College and Midland University, strengthen these opportunities and help prepare students for the future. Through collaboration and community engagement, Fremont Public Schools remains deeply connected to the people it serves while working to support student success.

All positions are subject to veterans preference.

Citizenship, residency, or work authorization required

DEPARTMENT

Special Education

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher - Resource 2

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 Mild-Moderate intellectual disabilities

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of special education verification processes, instructional materials, methods for individualizing instruction, developmentally appropriate curriculum, knowledge in behavior modification and supports

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…