Special Education Teacher

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School - Omaha

Education
Full-Time

Location

Name of Facility: St. Robert Bellarmine
Address
11900 Pacific St.
Omaha, Nebraska
68154-3471



Submitted By

Name: Chris Nelson
Email: chris.nelson@stroberts.com


Description

Department: Special Education
Reports to: Principal


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Inclusive Catholic Education program, led by Madonna Ability Alliance in partnership with St. Robert Bellarmine school, is dedicated to expanding inclusive education opportunities for students with diverse abilities. The program seeks a highly qualified Elementary Special Education Teacher for a full-time position. Working as a partner to Madonna Ability Alliance and as a member of the school’s faculty/staff, the Elementary Special Education Teacher will serve as case manager, coordinating all resources, collaborating with classroom teachers, and executing best practice inclusive instruction, strategies, and interventions to support students with mild to moderate intellectual & developmental disabilities, autism, and other health impairments in the least restrictive learning environment. The Special Education Teacher will directly support the efforts of Madonna’s Director of Elementary and Instructional Coaches to partner with and professionally develop all faculty and staff. The Special Education Teacher will be a pivotal resource in strengthening relations between home, parish, school, and classroom, as well as expanding and enhancing inclusive instructional practices across the school.


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Embrace the mission of St. Robert Bellarmine, Madonna Ability Alliance, and the Catholic-Christian values it is
founded on.
• Exhibit a passion for serving youth and adults with diverse abilities.
• Exhibit mastery of developing, coordinating and delivering inclusive individualized instructional and educational
services to students with learning needs, including students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism,
and other health impairments.
• Exhibit mastery of the processes and procedures of providing special education services within an inclusive
framework, including co-teaching practices.
• Exhibit a strong ability to effectively analyze student needs and problem solve leveraging all available resources.
• Exhibit a strong ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, teachers, administrators,
and community partners.
• Background check and Safe Environment Certification required before beginning employment.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s in Special Education
• Master’s in Education or related field preferred but not required
• Must hold or can obtain a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation to Chris Nelson, Principal, at chris.nelson@stroberts.com