Special Education Teacher
3 weeks ago
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$20.097
Job Posting:
JR2025-00013935 Special Education Teacher (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide special education programming, collaborate with home school districts, and monitor academic and behavioral progress of students at Morton School and Nebraska Youth Academy.
This role goes beyond traditional classroom teaching. The key objectives focus on academic progress, behavioral support, emotional well-being, and life skills development. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our youth? If so, the Department of Health and Human Services wants you to join our team
We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide special education programming, collaborate with home school districts, and monitor academic and behavioral progress of students at Morton School and Nebraska Youth Academy.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Youth Treatment School System provides exceptional education and treatment services to youth with high acuity needs. As an educator, you'll play a key role in helping these young individuals discover their passion for learning. DHHS is committed to a holistic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative approach to youth care, and your work will make a lasting impact on their futures.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Any teaching endorsement, with a 7-12 certification preferred. Will consider candidates eligible for valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate, a Local Substitute Permit, or a State Substitute Permit. Demonstrated experience working with youth in adolescent treatment setting a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: A degree or certification in special education (6-12 preferred), prior experience in special education with a behavioral focus preferred, understanding of the MDT, IEP, and data collection processes. Experience working with a virtual learning platform, experience with behavior/trauma.
Other: Must have a satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
Ability to regularly demonstrate patience, persistence, caring, empathy, and a desire to do what is best for these students. This position requires working directly with adolescents who may show physical aggression and uncooperative actions.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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