English Language Arts Reading Teacher Secondary (Applicant Pool)

Job Title : English / Language Arts / Reading Teacher - Secondary

Note : In lieu of individual school / position postings we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you. During the interview journey we delve into your preferences skills and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

Location : TBD

Reports To : Building Principal

Work Schedule / FLSA Status : per negotiated agreement / Exempt

Salary Schedule : 2025 / 26 Step 1 with a Bachelors Degree : $51200 Step 1 with a Masters Degree : $57820

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Position Purpose : Plans for teaches and facilitates learning for all students. Creates a positive learning environment. Maintains academic progress records and discipline. Works collaboratively with students parents and staff to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Education : Minimum of Bachelors degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s) in English / Lang Arts / Reading
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and / or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students staff parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment : This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel : Limited travel may be requested.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards :

Interrelations :

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time and the Teacher Contract. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon :

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .

Key Skills

Fire Protection,ABAP,IT Security,Maintenance,Accident Investigation,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1