Certified: Instructional Facilitator/Special Education - District Wide

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Facilitator for Special Education assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the district's Special Education Programming. The position offers the opportunity to work with excellent district teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students; coordinate curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; facilitate collaboration; and advance continuous improvement efforts aligned to the district’s goals. The facilitator is able to sustain involvement with long-term projects and assignments and remain flexible and positive with the demands and assignments of the job.

Requirements

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate K-12 Special Education Endorsement required
• At least five years of successful teaching experience in Special Education is required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to Special education programs, pedagogy, evidence-based effective instructional practices and assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate IEP writing, lesson planning, model effective teaching strategies, and use applicable assessment practices
• Ability to coordinate and provide professional learning and ongoing coaching support to adult learners
• Effectively utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool, for data analysis, research, and presentation
• Bachelor's Degree Required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Experience working in other areas of student programming, including with English Learners Preferred
• Experience in Curriculum Development, Program Coordination, or Instructional Leadership Preferred
• Experience in Developing and Leading PK-12 Professional Learning and Providing Coaching Support with Adult Learners Preferred
• Experience with Instructional Technology Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists staff with the identification and implementation of research-based instructional interventions, service delivery models, instructional materials, and other appropriate supports for students with disabilities to enable them to progress in the district curriculum and meet district and state standards.
• Facilitate development, implementation, and monitor effectiveness of the district’s MTSS programming framework to meet the needs of all learners to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with teachers, facilitators, and administrators to provide coaching support and professional learning specifically related to, but not limited to, Special Education.
• Assist teachers in the collection and analysis of data to improve student achievement and plan for instruction.
• Provide teacher support for data-based instructional needs.
• Develops, supports and implements district guaranteed viable curriculum and instruction.
• Guide or assist with professional development and research.
• Serve on school/district committees
• Assist teachers and administrators in evaluating strengths and weaknesses of instruction, programs, materials, and systems.
• Assist in research and provide content knowledge and resources to PK-12 staff about student learning and instruction.
• Assist in the research and prepare materials for use by the district
• Assist in research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative practices through various activities such as: individual discussions (informal and formal), study groups, staff meetings, grade level meetings, and professional learning programs/sessions.
• Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Assist with data analysis and implementing with district data protocol
• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Attend professional development conferences.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Base Salary is Per 2026-27 Salary Schedule plus $9,000 Annual Flat Salary Stipend
• FPS values professional growth and supports a New Teacher Mentorship Program.
• New Teachers are offered a one-time salary advance opportunity to increase their August paycheck.
• Paid Leave: 4 Personal Days; 9 Sick Days; 5 Bereavement Days; Civic Leave; and Professional Leave as determined by administrators.
• Certified staff also administer a Sick Leave Bank that all certified staff are eligible to join on an annual basis.
• Teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student can also use up to 4 sick days, per year, to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.
• FPS is a member of the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System and contributes to the defined plan per Nebraska statute
• FPS provides all certified team members long term disability, a $10,000 individual life insurance policy, and quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities.
• Additional benefits offered at employee expense include: health, dental, and vision insurance, additional voluntary life insurance, tax-sheltered annuities (403b), flexible spending accounts, and supplemental policities via AFLAC and Colonial Life such as short term disability, accident insurance, group cancer insurance, and hospitalization/critical illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level