Elementary Resource Teacher

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Designs and delivers a balanced program of instruction in elementary school level material. Teaches elementary level core subjects. Develops and implements both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations. Instructs students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs. Assigns and grades class work and homework; prepares, administers, and grades tests. Establishes and 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.

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.
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate (or the ability to obtain one per Rule 21) with an endorsement in Elementary Education required.
• CPR certification obtained during pre-service training required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaches elementary level core subjects.
• Develops and implements both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
• Instructs students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
• Assigns and grades class work and homework; prepares, administers, and grades tests.
• Establishes and 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.
• Free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan.

What This Job Offers

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