Certified: Special Education Teacher (Resource 1) - Milliken Park

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Milliken Park Elementary, serving grades K-4. This full-time contract position begins on July 29, 2026. The role involves planning and implementing programming for students with special needs and/or disabilities to help them develop academically and socially. The teacher will also develop and implement pre-vocational skills activities. The position requires collaboration with other staff, communication with parents, and maintaining accurate student records. The teacher will be responsible for creating a conducive learning environment, assessing student progress, and adhering to district policies. Fremont offers a welcoming community with access to urban opportunities and strong partnerships with local educational institutions and businesses.

Requirements

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational diagnosis, instructional techniques and materials, methods for individualizing instruction, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Knowledge in behavior modification and management.
• Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job.
• Ability to perform the identified tasks and possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.
• Skillful in assessment, evaluation, and documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of various cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities.
• Demonstrates effective conflict management, problem solving, evaluation, organizational, and decision making skills.
• Citizenship, residency, or work authorization required.

Nice To Haves

• Training and teaching in areas of regular and special education with emphasis on Specific Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, and At-Risk Students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement necessary and appropriate programming to direct students with special needs and/or disabilities to become competent in all areas of academic and social development.
• Develop and implement appropriate pre-vocational skills activities.
• Meet and instruct assigned students at the locations and times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Plan a program of study and assist in modifications that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Utilize a variety of assessment techniques suitable to the curriculum content, including modification of curriculum when required for special needs students.
• Assist in the diagnosis of disabilities for students and seek the assistance of District specialists as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of instructional materials and suggest modifications as needed.
• Plan and supervise appropriate assignments for teacher assistants.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies governing student conduct and activities.
• Develop classroom rules of behavior and procedure, and maintain order.
• Supervise and participate in fire drills and other emergency preparedness programs.
• Follow policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations established by the Board and administration.
• Address students’ personal hygiene needs (toileting, clothes changing, etc.).
• Assess students' accomplishments regularly using various assessment methods and provide progress reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of attendance, absences, tardies, and other required information.
• Develop, write, and implement behavior modification programs.
• Prepare records for individual students receiving services through the IEP process.
• Communicate and consult with students, parents, and professional staff regarding educational programs, IEP/MDT processes, and other pertinent areas.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate in professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities.
• Complete special projects and perform other responsibilities and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One-time salary advance opportunity to increase August paycheck
• 4 Personal Days
• 9 Sick Days
• 5 Bereavement Days
• Civic Leave and Professional Leave
• FEA-managed, certified staff Sick Leave Bank (Offers up to 30 additional sick days to participants who meet requirements)
• 4 FPS Activity Days from Sick Balance (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.)
• NPERS Membership (State Retirement)
• 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 (FPS contributes to member premiums)
• Group Dental and Vision insurance available
• Voluntary Life Insurance available
• 403b
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental Policies via AFLAC and/or Colonial Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospitalization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree