What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified - Special Education Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary position at Tara Heights Elementary?
Special Education Elementary Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary
2026-2027 School Year
Description: The Special Education Instructor is responsible for providing instructional programs for students with disabilities, supporting them in developing the skills needed to successfully transition to the next phase of life. This role includes coordinating the development of an IEPs for each student assigned. Creates a positive supervising relationship with paraprofessionals and communicates the daily expectations for the students programming. In this role, you will foster positive relationships with students, families, community members, and colleagues while maintaining professionalism.
Additionally, you will remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration, communicate regularly with parents and staff, and contribute to building- and district-level meetings. Dependable attendance, supervisory responsibilities, and other assigned duties are also key components of this position.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
- Certification: Holds or is eligible for a Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate
- Experience: Successful completion of student teaching
District Benefits:
- Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
- 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
- Vision and Life Insurance option plans
- Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Sick and Personal Leave
- School Choice Benefits
You can learn more about Papillion La Vista Community Schools on our district website: https://www.plcschools.org/
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Application Procedure: If you are currently employed as a certificated teacher with Papillion La Vista Community Schools, you are asked to submit an online Internal Application to indicate your interest in this specific position.
If you are currently employed by Papillion La Vista Community Schools as a classified employee or a substitute teacher, you are asked to submit an External Application for with the district so that we will have the additional information needed to accurately evaluate your qualifications for this position.
If you have any questions please contact Human Resource at AskHR@plcschools.org or 402-537-6213.