Alpha School Hiring for Education Specialist-Lead Teacher Job at Omaha, NE Full Time

About Us: For over 40 years, Alpha School has offered services for students in southeast Nebraska and Western Iowa who have not been successful in their public school system. We provide the necessary structure and consistency to encourage students ranging from 5 to 21 years of age towards the path of making positive choices. Our approach addresses the behavioral, emotional, and learning difficulties of students while supporting their educational needs.

Job Summary: The Educational Specialist – Lead Teacher assists in the supervision of classrooms and assists in the development and implementation of individual and group programs. This position is required to teach in all academic areas as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, teach, and monitor student’s academic programs
• Monitor and supervise students both inside and outside the classroom
• Record behaviors on the Point Sheets using prescribed point fines and awards
• Monitor, track, and record student progress on the level system
• Develop and implement Goal Agreements and Contingency Contracts with students in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Work with Education Program Specialists to provide personal growth skills development programs for students
• Attend and participate in meetings (Staff, teacher-parent, ad hoc, planning meetings, IEP, etc.)
• Maintain contact with parents, guardians, and collaterals including collaborating with other professionals who are working with the same students
• Coordinate student transition back to a less restrictive setting
• Conduct classroom team observations (minimum of 4 per school year)
• Drive agency van to transport students when needed

For the success of the position, we require the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: Special Education, Learning Disabled, Psychology, or related human services field
• Current Nebraska Teaching certificate
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children
• Must have a valid Nebraska or Iowa Driver’s License
• Clean driving record with State required car insurance
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 5 years
• No DUIs, DWIs within last 5 years
• Successfully complete drug screen & physical (including 75lb lift)
• Professionalism & Positive Attitude
• Ability to clearly, effectively and consistently communicate orally and in writing with staff, parents, students, and collaterals
• Ability to carry out behavioral and educational data tracking and measurement in accurate, objective, and consistent manner
• Ability to establish, understand, and consistently teach/implement the IEPs

Why you want to work for Alpha School:

• Rewarding career where you make an impact in the classroom
• 100% company-paid medical & dental insurance with an HRA
• Year-Round Contract – you get paid through the summer months!
• Pension & Retirement programs
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the best email address to reach you?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Nebraska Teaching Certification (Required)
• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location