2027/28 Special Education Teacher, Resource 3 - Middle School (Certified)

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is hiring a certified Special Education Teacher - Resource 3 for Fremont Middle School. The teacher collaborates with other professionals to provide appropriate programming that supports students with special needs and disabilities in academic and social development, including pre-vocational skills. The role involves developing and implementing individualized education plans and alternative curriculum, supporting students with moderate-severe/profound disabilities, assessing student progress, and communicating with families and staff. The position requires regular, dependable in-person attendance. The stated 2027-28 salary agreement is not yet finalized; the posting cites the 2026-27 salary schedule as a reference: $43,896 for BA, Step 1, plus a $9,000 certified annual flat salary stipend, for a total gross annual salary of $52,896.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
Training and teaching experience in regular and special education, with emphasis on Intellectual Disabilities, Moderate-Severe/Profound, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Behavior Disorders.
Knowledge of Rule 51 guidelines for IEP development and provision of special education services.
Knowledge of instructional techniques and materials, methods for individualizing instruction, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Knowledge of behavior modification and management.
Skill in assessment, evaluation, and documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities.
Effective conflict management, problem-solving, evaluation, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to operate a computer, A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, and other required equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying items 1–150 feet.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in Intellectual Disabilities, Moderate-Severe/Profound, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Behavior Disorders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and plan with other professionals to provide appropriate programming for students with special needs and disabilities.
Develop and implement appropriate pre-vocational skills activities.
Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Develop and manage individual education plans with the IEP team.
Plan and implement alternative curriculum tailored to students’ needs, interests, and abilities, using appropriate analytical, evaluative, and formative techniques.
Assist in verifying students’ disabilities and seek assistance from District specialists as needed.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, methods, activities, and program modifications.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, assistive communication devices, and instructional materials, and suggest modifications as needed.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants.
Implement student conduct and activity policies, establish reasonable classroom rules, and maintain order fairly.
Supervise and participate in fire drills and emergency preparedness programs.
Follow Board and administration policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations.
Address students’ personal hygiene needs, including toileting and clothing changes.
Assess student accomplishments regularly using varied assessment methods and provide required progress reports.
Maintain accurate student attendance and other records required by law and District policy.
Develop, write, and implement behavior support plans.
Prepare records for students receiving services through the IEP process.
Communicate and consult with students, parents, and professional staff about educational programs, IEP/MDT processes, and related matters.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Participate in ongoing professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-services, or advanced coursework.
Complete special projects and other assigned responsibilities and duties.

Benefits

One-time salary advance opportunity to increase the August paycheck.
4 personal days.
9 sick days.
5 bereavement days.
Civic leave and professional leave.
FEA-managed certified staff Sick Leave Bank, offering up to 30 additional sick days to eligible participants.
Up to 4 sick days per year for eligible teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.
NPERS state retirement membership.
District-paid long-term disability.
District-paid $10,000 individual life insurance policy.
Quarterly and year-end perfect attendance bonus opportunities.
New Teacher Mentorship Program.
Group health insurance, with FPS contributing to member premiums.
Group dental and vision insurance available.
Voluntary life insurance available.
403b plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Supplemental policies via Guardian.
Short-term disability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Hospitalization insurance.