Special Education Teacher

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.097

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015888 Special Education Teacher (Open)

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Job Description:

Make a Lasting Impact – Teach, Inspire, and Empower Nebraska’s Youth!
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? Ready to turn your teaching skills into a powerful force for positive change? Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as a Special Education Teacher at our Kearney Youth Facility- West Kearney High school, where your work truly matters.

At DHHS, we don’t just educate – we transform futures. Our Youth Treatment School System provides exceptional education and therapeutic support to high-acuity youth, helping them overcome challenges and rediscover a love for learning. We're looking for dedicated educators who are ready to be part of something bigger – a team that believes in a holistic, rehabilitative approach to care.

This is more than a teaching job. It’s a mission-driven career where you’ll:

✅ Empower youth to reach their full potential
✅ Foster a safe, supportive learning environment
✅ Collaborate with passionate professionals who care
✅ Be a vital part of a statewide effort to uplift vulnerable Nebraskans
Ready to change lives – including your own? Apply now and help us shape a brighter tomorrow for Nebraska’s youth.

 

What we can offer you:

• Teacher Retirement Plan

• Stable Employment Opportunity

• Continuous Learning Opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning courses

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Comprehensive Benefits Options

• Consistent Work Schedule M-F 7:45-3:45; no Conference days required

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, learn more here! https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/benefits.html

As a Special Education Teacher, you will,

• Develop and implement both group and individual lesson plans for daily learning experiences.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
• Instruct students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
• Assigns and grades class work and homework; prepares, administers, and grades tests.
• Establishes and implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
• Maintain professional communication with administration and facility administrators and leaders.
• Oversee classes for high acuity youth ages 14-18. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, escorting students, community projects, and collaborative projects with other faculty / staff members.

For more information on YRTC: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx

 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with at least a 7-12 endorsement.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school • Previous Teaching experience in the field preferred but not required • Knowledge of NE State Standards and Rule 10 • Teaching experience with at risk youth is beneficial, but not a requirement. • Classroom Management will be essential for the optimal learning opportunity. • Special Education endorsement strongly preferred.

Other: DHHS will consider elementary endorsed willing to pursue a 7-12 endorsement. Transition to Teach candidates are welcome to apply.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.