SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-TEACHER - NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH
POSTED: January 13, 2026
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university • Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate • Training and/or experience in special education teaching
JOB GOAL: To enable students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year as established by the Board of Education
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor • Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program • Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs • Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs • Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team • Collects assessment data and uses it effectively • Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom • Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress • Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively • Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel • Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out • Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children • Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers • Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems
OCCASIONAL:
• Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation • Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum • Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth • Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees • Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents • Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child • Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
ZONE 3 GRADES 9-12 CATEGORY LEARNING DISABILITIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For salary information, please visit: https://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/district/business-services/employment-compensation-and-agreements/certified-employees.htm
START DATE: 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR
CONTACT INFORMATION: Norfolk Public Schools 512 W. Phillip Ave. Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 https://norfolkpublicschools.org/
ANGIE BAUMANN (p) (402) 644-2500
HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and to submit an application, please visit https://norfolkpublicschools.org/district/human-resources/employment.html
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