Special Education Alternate Curriculum Program Teacher (Applicant Pool)
Company: Omaha Public Schools
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: Teacher, Alternate Curriculum Program (ACP) Special
Education Elementary or Secondary Applicant Pool If you are
interested in a position fo r the upcoming 2023-24 school year,
please complete this application to be considered. We use pool
postings throughout the entire calendar year to interview and hire
teachers. We do not post by specific building openings. Location:
TBD Reports To: Building Principal Work Schedule/FLSA Status: A per
negotiated agreement / Exempt Salary Schedule: Commensurate with
experience and education plus 7 percent of the regular teaching
salary . As outlined in applicable negotiated agreement. Position
Purpose: 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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.Essential Performance
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.Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by
the Building or Central Office Administrators as designated by the
Superintendent. Equipment: This position may require the ability to
use assistive technology in addition to basic office equipment such
as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always
comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use. Travel: Limited
travel may be required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and
interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building environments. Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and other
stakeholders
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the building
administration in order to complete day to day tasks
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability
to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
- Must understand and respond appropriately to stakeholder needs
and maintain a positive attitude with all
- Expected to interact with all internal and external
stakeholders in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick,
responsive service Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are
expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled
hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has
received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from
the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a
manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and
is appropriate for their position. Terms of EmploymentThis position
is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of
your employment will be governed by applicable state laws
regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and
Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change
from time to time, and the Teacher Contract. If your position is
represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your
employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between
OPS and that collective bargaining representative. Terms of
employment are contingent upon:
- Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other
required license.
- A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable
for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work
in the United States.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required
by federal law for your position).
- Execution and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented
by OPS. Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship
status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in
its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to
the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following
individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and
Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. ) 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 .
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