Special Education Teacher -Alternative Program (ILP)

About the role

This position serves as a Teacher, Special Education Special Instruction – Alternative Program Setting at the Integrated Learning Program in Omaha, NE. Reports directly to the Building Program Director. The start date is either TBD for the 2025-2026 school year or August 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary is based on the 2026/27 schedule with a range from $51,380 to $63,825.

Responsibilities

• Plans for, teaches, and facilitates learning for students.
• Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Maintains progress, records, and discipline.
• Works collaboratively with students, parents, building staff, and other IEP team members to provide and implement classroom education and IEP services.
• Creates and implements individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provides daily social skills instruction and embeds it throughout the curriculum.
• De-escalates and responds to crises.
• Plays an active role in guiding 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.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Continuously acquires professional knowledge and learns of current developments in the educational field.
• Maintains accurate and complete record-keeping and lesson planning and student progress toward IEP goals.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education with emphasis in Behavior Intervention Specialist preferred.
• 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

• Ability to develop positive relationships to promote mutual dignity and respect among students and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively to identify needs of students and implement strategies on a consistent basis.
• Ability to create and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as well as review and revise it on a regular basis.
• Ability to target skill deficits and desired replacement behaviors (identified through FBA) for each student in the classroom.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and standards.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• 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

N/A

Pay

See Salary Schedule above.

Schedule

As per negotiated agreement / Exempt