Special Ed Transition Teacher

Program/Position

Purpose:

The Transition Program serves students with disabilities ages 18-21, who demonstrate continuing needs in the areas of employment, independent living and continuing education following the completion of 12th grade at a traditional high school.

Locations: Transition Program North Site, 4839 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68134

Transition Program South Site, 4875 F Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To: Program Director

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

2025/26

Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree: $51,200 + 10% variance ($5,120)= $56,320

Step 1 with a Master’s Degree: $57,820 + 10% variance ($5,782)= $63,602

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in secondary Special Education, required.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and standards.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and special education students.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

• Instruction in independent living skills (cooking, shopping, meal planning, budgeting, using public transportation, etc).
• Providing training in an appropriate work setting with work experiences ranging from workshop placements to supervised community training placements to competitive job placement.
• Providing social skills instruction transferring into real life community settings such as restaurants, shopping situations and recreational facilities.
• Provide instruction tailored to the student  unmet transition needs.
• Maintaining a classroom/work atmosphere conducive to enhancing interpersonal relationships, social skills, problem resolution, and decision making.
• Plans for and uses paraprofessionals effectively to support the students.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Completes Functional Behavior Assessment FBA and Behavior Intervention Plan BIP as needed based on individual student needs.
• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff.
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support…