Substitute Preschool Teacher

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

27d

About The Position

Delivers a balanced program of instruction to a class when the assigned instructor is unavailable. Location: Lied Learning & Technology Center- 425 N 30th St

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.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a commitment to and ability to work with boys and girls with special academic and emotional needs.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school required.
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or Nebraska Substitute Teacher Certificate or a Local Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
• PEM, CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained if subbing in the RTC or select settings required.

Nice To Haves

• Background and experience to include work with learning disabled and behaviorally impaired learners preferred.
• Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students during school.
• Implements and modifies both group and individual lesson plans for 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.
• Works with classroom teacher assistants and supports staff to implement teacher’s lesson plans.
• Implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.
• Provides close supervision of students in all settings, including the playground.
• In applicable classrooms, assigns and grades class work and homework as needed and may administer and grade tests.
• In applicable classrooms, complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
• In applicable classrooms, demonstrates a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
• In applicable classrooms, incorporates social skills instruction into daily classroom activities.
• In applicable classrooms, assists children with self-help skills to include dressing, diapering, toileting, and eating.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees