Meridian Teacher

Meridian Teacher - 26-27 School Year

Educational Service Unit 13 ESU 13 Administration 1 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

This job is also posted in Educational Service Unit 13

Job : 5653757

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

ESU 13 is looking to add a Teacher for the 26-27 School Year!!

Meridian School is a separate school placement for students with significant support needs. The school is located on ESU 13's main campus in Scottsbluff. It has 2 classrooms for students age 5 to 21. Meridian focuses on life skill academics and functional skills. Students participate in leveled, age-appropriate math, literacy, science, social studies, and social-emotional curriculums. In addition, students have music class and participate in a community bell choir.

They attend the YMCA for swimming and physical education class. Students who are of transition age have work-based learning experiences with the support of a job coach, a transition skills class, and the RPAD program - an apartment where students work on independent living skills like cooking, shopping, and home care. Placement at Meridian School is an IEP team decision in accordance with a continuum of placement of students in their least restrict environment (seeNDE Guidance Doc for more information).

Job Title: 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.

Terms of Employment: 185 Day Contract / Schedule 4

Reports To: Special Education Director and/or Special Education Coordinator

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, ESU policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and the ESU 13.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and…