Certified Teacher- Duncan Day School

Boys Town • Duncan, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Duncan Day School is seeking a Certified Teacher to create and maintain a positive learning environment by effectively monitoring and managing student classroom behavior. This role involves assisting in creating an engaging classroom, leading academic activities, maintaining records, and communicating with parents and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of state educational policies and a commitment to a behavioral approach to learning.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
• Ability to deliver instruction in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to modify or adapt general education curriculum.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional competence via in-service education, self-selected professional education, and curriculum development.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
• Ability to demonstrate concern and respect for individual students.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school required.
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate (or the ability to obtain one per Rule 21) required.
• Day School: Nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous classroom teaching experience in the field preferred.
• Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages classroom behavior
• Monitors student behavior in classrooms, hallways and common areas.
• Assists in creating a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and learning.
• Leads supporting academic activities and plans instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
• Assigns and grades class work and homework; prepares, administers, and grades tests.
• Implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Supports school-related extracurricular activities.
• Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level