CERTIFIED_High School Special Education Teacher
Job in
Gretna, Sarpy County, Nebraska, 68028, USA
Listing for:
Anova Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CERTIFIED_High School Special Education Teacher 2026/2027
Location: GretnaOverview
Job Title: High School Special Education Teacher
Department: Instruction
Education Level and Certification: Bachelor’s degree required. Must at all times during employment possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10 and all other certification and training as required or assigned.
Reports To: Principal or Principal’s Designee
Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) that align with students needs, strengths, and goals.Teach functional academics, communication, social skills, self-care, vocational skills, and community-based learning.Use evidence-based strategies and differentiated instruction to engage students in meaningful and effective learning experiences.Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs.Implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to encourage appropriate behaviors and reduce challenges.Foster a respectful, inclusive classroom environment that promotes social-emotional learning and peer interactions.Collaborate with behavior specialists and other team members to address specific behavioral needs.Work closely with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and paraprofessionals.Provide regular progress updates to families and participate in IEP meetings.Collaborate with general education teachers to facilitate inclusion opportunities, as appropriate.Create a safe, structured, and accessible classroom environment tailored to the needs of students with significant disabilities.Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals to support student learning and safety effectively.Ensure compliance with all district, state, and federal special education regulations and guidelines.Stay current on best practices in special education, life skills instruction, and related technologies.Participate in district-provided training and professional development opportunities.Serve as a role model to all students.Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).FLSA Status
Exempt.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of the Life Skills Teacher position include: (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 following identified physical requirements:
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Note:
Original formatting included a table for physical requirements; this has been removed to comply with formatting guidelines.
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