Empowering Special Education Teacher — Grades 3-5

Position Title:Special Education Teacher Grades3-5

Job #:1901

Assignment:Intermediate School

Reports to:Building Principal

Date Available: School Year

Contract:186 days

Crete Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for aSpecial Education Teacher for grades 3-5 at Crete Intermediate School for the  school year. Benefits include paid health insurance, long-term disability insurance, and personal and sick leave. This position is open until filled.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

Required Job Tasks:

1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order amongthe students

for whom they are responsible.

2. Observe and evaluate students'; performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to

students.
4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
5. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as

English, mathematics, or social studies.

6. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
7. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that

provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
8. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and

administrative regulations.

9. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
10. Assign lessons and correct homework.
11. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
12. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to

resolve students'; behavioral and academic problems.

13. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to

persevere with challenging tasks.

14. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or

requirements of the State and the school district.

15. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's' progress and to determine priorities

for their children and their resource needs.

16. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
17. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students'; needs and progress.
18. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
19. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate

supervisors.

20. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring,

and bus loading and unloading.

21. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student

strengths and areas of need.

22. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and

social development.
23. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential

activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

24. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

25. Serve as a role model to all students.
26. 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.

27. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the

education of students.
28. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and

administration.
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