Special Ed Transition Teacher

About the role

The Transition Program serves students with disabilities ages 18-21, who demonstrate continuing needs in the areas of employment, independent living and continuing education following the completion of 12th grade at a traditional high school.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in independent living skills (cooking, shopping, meal planning, budgeting, using public transportation, etc).
• Providing training in an appropriate work setting with work experiences ranging from workshop placements to supervised community training placements to competitive job placement.
• Providing social skills instruction transferring into real life community settings such as restaurants, shopping situations and recreational facilities.
• Provide instruction tailored to the student's unmet transition needs.
• Maintain a classroom/work atmosphere conducive to enhancing interpersonal relationships, social skills, problem resolution, and decision making.
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians/staff.
• Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in secondary Special Education, required.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Salary Schedule: 2026/27 Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,380 + 10% variance ($5,138)= $56,518 Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $58,023 + 10% variance ($5,802)= $63,825 Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Pay

Salary Schedule: 2026/27 Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,380 + 10% variance ($5,138)= $56,518 Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $58,023 + 10% variance ($5,802)= $63,825 Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Schedule

Per negotiated agreement / Exempt

Contact Information

Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity
3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0307

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.