Special Education Alternate Curriculum Program Teacher (Applicant Pool)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Plans for, teaches and facilitates learning for students. Provides instruction that is focused on functional academics, social and vocational training. Creates a positive learning environment. Maintains progress, records, and discipline. Provides students with opportunities to participate in integrative classes and activities with general education peers as appropriate. Works collaboratively with students, parents, building staff, and other Individual Education Program team members to provide and implement classroom education and IEP services to meet the needs of all students. Maintains a safe classroom environment with clearly defined expectations with consistent procedures and routines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement Special Education.
Excellent attendance record.
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and standards.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and special education students.
Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Responsibilities

Developing students’ cognitive, emotional and social capacities for learning.
Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to enhancing interpersonal relationships, social skills, problem resolution, and decision making while achieving academic success.
Plans for and uses paraprofessionals effectively to support the students
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Completes Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as needed based on individual student needs.
Positively fosters students’ self-esteem.
Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
Integration for social skills, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their program objectives.
Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
Support the ongoing curriculum development of the program.
Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and student progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Omaha Public Schools.
Coordinates with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building or Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.