Part-Time Special Education Teacher

Part‑Time positions for the 2025-26 and  school years Job Title

Part‑Time Special Education Teacher - Special Instruction (Elementary & Secondary), Early Childhood Special Education

TBD

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Building Principal

Part‑time, at least .5 FTE or greater (at least 20 hours per week). Specific schedule will be determined based on the needs of the district and in collaboration with the employee, Human Resources, and Building Administration / per negotiated agreement /Exempt

per negotiated agreement - Salary would be prorated to the number of hours worked plus 10 percent of the regular teaching salary. Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

• Part‑time certificated staff with a .5 FTE or more are eligible to receive full health insurance.
• District will pay 50% of the percentage it pays for full‑time certificated staff.
• Premium cost will be paid through payroll deductions.
• Group term life insurance eligibility.
• Sick leave, personal leave, and bereavement leave provisions are available.

Plans for, teaches and facilitates learning for students who have disabilities. Creates a positive learning environment. Provides interventions and accommodations to support the students’ participation and progress in the general curriculum. Maintains progress, records, and discipline. Works collaboratively with students, parents, building staff, and other Individual Education Program team members to provide and implement IEP services to meet the needs of individual students.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in areas allowable for position (Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Inclusive, Special Education Generalist, etc), 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 young children, 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.

• Developing students’ cognitive, emotional and social capacities for learning.
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to enhancing interpersonal relationships, social skills, problem resolution, and decision making while achieving academic success.
• Continuous assessment and evaluation of progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to…