What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified, 2026-2027 Special Education Applicant Pool (K-12) position at Lincoln Public Schools?
2026-2027 Special Education Applicant Pool (K-12)
Applying for this position will add your name to the pool of applicants for (any/all) special education or EL positions for the upcoming school year.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Special Education Teacher
- English Learners Teacher
- Special Education Coordinator
To Apply:
- Complete this online application by filling out all sections
- Complete the online Gallup Teacher Insight 2.0 assessment, if you have not previously done so
- To take the assessment, click on the link emailed to you after your application has been submitted
- Include at least three professional references
- You must include email addresses with your references
Upload a copy of the following items to your online application now, or add them to your submitted application as they become available:
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Teaching Certificate
- Transcripts
- Final Student Teaching Evaluations (if applicable)
- Teaching Appraisals
- Praxis test results
If hired, you will be required to provide your teaching certificate and official transcripts to the Human Resources office. You can request that your college email them directly to: HR@lps.org.
Certification Areas:
Consideration for positions is determined by the information you list in the Certification and Preferences sections of the application. If your certification is pending, please include the certification you will obtain.
Application Status:
Once you "save and submit" your application, the status will remain “Pending” until you are “Hired”, or the pool is “Closed.”
Note:
- If you are also interested in Elementary positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Elementary Applicant Pool
- If you are also interested in Secondary positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Secondary Applicant Pool
- If you are also interested in Early Childhood positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Early Childhood Applicant Pool
This position is subject to a veterans preference.
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Certificated Professional Agreement
Job Description: Special Education Teacher