Certified - Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Certified - Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Crete Public Schools, Crete Middle School – Crete, Nebraska. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5530275
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Job #: 1914

Assignment: Middle School

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Date Available:  School Year

Contract: 186 days

Crete Public Schools is seeking a qualified applicant for a Special Education Teacher for grades 6-8 at Crete Middle School for the  school year. Benefits include paid health insurance, long-term disability insurance, personal and sick leave. This position is open until filled.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

• 1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• 2. Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• 3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• 4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• 5. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• 6. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• 7. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• 8. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• 9. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• 10. Assign lessons and correct homework.
• 11. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• 12. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
• 13. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• 14. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and the school district.
• 15. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• 16. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• 17. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
• 18. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• 19. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• 20. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• 21. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• 22. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• 23. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• 24. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• 25. Serve as a role model to all students.
• 26. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• 27. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• 28. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• 29. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• 30. Maintain…