2027/28 Special Education Teacher (Resource 1) - JCAC (Certified)

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher - Resource 1 for Johnson Crossing Academic Center (JCAC), serving grades 5–6. JCAC provides a supportive transition between elementary and middle school, with teachers collaborating in teams as students rotate between classrooms. The position begins in August 2027 and is a contract role. Salary will be based on the 2027–28 negotiated agreement, which has not yet been finalized. The posting provides a 2026–27 reference salary of $43,896 (BA, Step 1) plus a $9,000 certified annual flat salary stipend, for a total gross annual salary of $52,896.

The teacher plans and implements programming to support students with special needs and disabilities in academic and social development, including pre-vocational skills. The role includes adapting instruction and curriculum, assessing student progress, developing behavior programs, maintaining student records, collaborating with colleagues and families, and supporting students’ IEP and MDT processes. The teacher also helps maintain a safe and effective classroom, supervises teacher assistants and emergency preparedness activities, and participates in professional learning and school activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Training and teaching experience in regular and special education, with emphasis on Specific Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, and At-Risk Students.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational diagnosis, 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 position’s physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying items 1–150 feet.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement appropriate programming to support students with special needs and disabilities in academic and social development.
• 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 within available District resources.
• Plan instruction and assist with modifications to meet students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; use varied assessment and instructional techniques and modify curriculum when needed.
• Assist in diagnosing student disabilities and seek support from District specialists as required.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, methods, activities, and program modifications.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, assistive communication devices, and other instructional materials, and suggest modifications as needed.
• Plan and supervise appropriate assignments for teacher assistants.
• Help implement policies and rules governing student conduct and activities; establish classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
• Supervise and participate in fire drills and other emergency preparedness programs.
• Follow Board and administration policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations.
• Address students’ personal hygiene needs, including toileting and changing clothes.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly using varied methods and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate and complete attendance and other student records required by law and District policy.
• Develop, write, and implement behavior modification programs.
• Prepare records for students receiving services through the IEP process.
• Communicate and consult with students, parents, and professional staff regarding 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 perform 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 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 and supplemental policies via Guardian.
• 403(b) plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospitalization insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time