Teacher- Special Education

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description : Heartland School Special Education Teacher

Position Title : Heartland School Special Education Teacher

Reports To : Mary Quiroz School Principal

Location :   5731 South 108th Street Omaha

Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Position Overview

The Heartland School Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs in a non-traditional educational setting. This role requires a dedicated educator who can adapt teaching strategies to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students, many of whom may face behavioral, developmental, or socio-emotional challenges. The teacher will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that fosters student growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Duties

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in alignment with state and federal special education laws.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional methods to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of students in an alternative school setting.
• Deliver engaging lessons that focus on academic, social-emotional, and life skills development.
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies to address the needs of students with disabilities, including those with autism, emotional / behavioral disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Classroom Management

Collaboration and Communication

Data Collection and Reporting

Professional Development

Qualifications

Education and Certification

Experience

Skills and Competencies

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Why Join Us?

Phone :   402-393-0345 or 402-680-1651

Company Description

What is Heartland School?

Heartland School is a Nebraska Department of Education Level III Education Service Provider that offers a rich and engaging educational experience to students K-12.

With a total enrollment of 50 students Heartland School is able to attend to students in a therapeutic and enriching environment that encourages, sanctions, and allocates time for teachers and staff to get to know each of the students, their needs, how to assist them, and how to overcome deficits and capitalize on their strengths.

There is the time to work with the students. There is time to work with the parents and guardians without extracurricular expectations and large class sizes to contend with.

Generally, issues can be addressed quicker, plans can be arranged and services can be offered all in the hopes of returning the students back to the regular home school environment.

Company Description

What is Heartland School?\r\n\r\nHeartland School is a Nebraska Department of Education Level III Education Service Provider that offers a rich and engaging educational experience to students K-12. \r\n\r\nWith a total enrollment of 50 students Heartland School is able to attend to students in a therapeutic and enriching environment that encourages, sanctions, and allocates time for teachers and staff to get to know each of the students, their needs, how to assist them, and how to overcome deficits and capitalize on their strengths. \r\n\r\nThere is the time to work with the students. There is time to work with the parents and guardians without extracurricular expectations and large class sizes to contend with. \r\n\r\nGenerally, issues can be addressed quicker, plans can be arranged and services can be offered all in the hopes of returning the students back to the regular home school environment.