Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Location:

Kearney, NE. Salary: $20,700 hourly, starting salary $43,056. Hiring agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Seniority level:
Entry Level. Job function:
Education and Training.

Make a Lasting Impact – Teach, Inspire, and Empower Nebraska’s Youth! You will teach at West Kearney High School’s Youth Treatment School System, providing educational and therapeutic support to high‑acuity youth.

• Consistent Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule (no late evenings, no midnight grading, no weekend emails).
• Mission‑driven career focused on purpose, balance, and impact.
• Collaborative team that cares.

• Develop and implement group and individual lesson plans for daily learning.
• Maintain accurate records per laws, policies, and regulations.
• Instruct students using varied classroom methods, adapting materials to meet needs, abilities, and IEPs.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests.
• Establish and implement behavioral protocols; observe and evaluate student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Maintain professional communication with administration and leaders.
• Oversee classes for high‑acuity youth ages 14‑18; may escort students, lead community projects, collaborate with other faculty/staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with at least a 7‑12 endorsement.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience in the field preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of NE State Standards and Rule 10.
• Experience with at‑risk youth beneficial.
• Classroom management skills essential.
• Special Education endorsement strongly preferred.

Other: DHHS will consider elementary‑endorsed candidates willing to pursue a 7‑12 endorsement. Transition to Teach candidates are welcome to apply.

• Teacher Retirement Plan
• Stable employment opportunity
• Continuous learning opportunities, including Linked In Learning courses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits options
• Consistent work schedule; no conference days required

Commissioning salary: $43,056; additional pay based on degree level and years of experience. Salary aligned with SCATA contract. The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, learn more here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

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