Special Education Teacher
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

 We are seeking to add a Special Education Teacher to our SW Center 138th & Q; Omaha, NE for the 2025/2026 school year! Must have a Nebraska Teaching Certificate and  Elementary Education and Special Education EndorsementsYou will be working with students in grades K-2nd!

Applicants must be located in the Omaha, NE metropolitan area as the position is in-person. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Sponsorship is not available.  


This position follows a typical teaching calendar and schedule that includes paid winter breaks, spring break, and summers off. CRCC is a provider of Children's Day Health Services, which includes comprehensive Pre-School programs, nursing services, behavioral health, and rehabilitative therapy. 


We’re a great first step for new teachers looking to get a year or two of experience before joining the public school systems. We’re a great fit for experienced teachers looking for smaller student to teacher ratios!


Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Responsible for implementation of the educational program, activities of daily living (ADL’s), and personal cares of CRCC clients; 
  • Creates materials and lesson plan for implementation each day;
  • Holds small group instruction to reach each child’s learning level;
  • Maintains an evidence based environment in an organized, safe, and clean manner following ECERS guidelines;
  • Attends at least two parent teacher conferences a year;
  • Attends at least two family focus events a year;
  • Completes consistent and accurate assessment outcomes for all children;
  • Writes classroom newsletters biweekly;
  • Captures documentation of growth, milestones, and activities through the online platform Tadpoles and documentation wall;
  • Seeks professional development opportunities if/when required;
  • Plans and leads IEP meetings including gathering data;
  • Communicates consistently and accurately with families and staff using CRCC’s online platform Tadpoles.
Requirements

 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education with certification Special Education and Elementary Education is required.
  • Nebraska Teaching License required.
  • Special Education and Elementary Education Endorsements/Certifications required.
  • Ability to meet conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, Nebraska State Patrol, criminal history check, and fingerprinting.
  • Previous work experience with pre-school children, preferably children with special needs.
  • Must be able to complete 12 education hours (CEU) each year.
  • Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
  • Ability to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide Training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstrations signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services regulations.
  • Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
  • Ability to develop and implement written lesson plans.
  • Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practice 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.

Benefits

CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
  • PTO 
  • Holiday pay 
  • 401k with match

CRCC, Children’s Respite Care Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.


To learn more about CRCC, visit us online at: https://www.crccomaha.org. Qualified applicants may apply through the job board.   

Salary Description
Up to $72,000 based on experience and education