Certified - Special Education Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary

Nebraska Department of Education

Papillion, NE

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Communication Skills, Employee Assistance Plan, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Relationship Management, Special Education, Training Program, Training/Teaching
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Papillion, NE
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30+ days ago

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Certified - Special Education Teacher - Tara Heights Elementary

Posted: March 4, 2026

Special Education Elementary Teacher - Tara Heights

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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Zone 6

Category

Severe/Multiple Disabilities

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

420 South Washington Street

Papillion, NE 68046

https://www.plcschools.org

Melissa Quesenberry

(p) (402) 537-6206

How to Apply

You must submit your application through the Papillion La Vista Community Schools Portal for your application to be received.

https://papillionlavista.schoolspring.com/

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