Special Education Teacher

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!  Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Special Education Teacher at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska✨

Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific, residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive and meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students. Becoming a member of the UHA team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission-driven organization.

Pay: The starting salary for a non-credentialed individual is $42,500.  Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching experience, along with valid state certification for the grade level and subject taught, are eligible for a starting salary of $45,000. (Please note that candidates with more experience and multi-subject credentials have a higher starting salary rate.) The starting salary is $51,000 for those with a Master’s degree, one year of teaching experience from an accredited institution in a field related to the position, and valid state certification for the grade level and subject taught. (Please note that candidates with more experience and multi-subject credentials have a higher starting salary rate.)

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: The Teacher is a member of the Education Department. Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Organizational Culture and providing instructional services to students. Works collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion, emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff, and program. Teachers report to the Principal.

To be considered, you should: Be at least 21 years of age, ~ Possess a current and valid Nebraska teaching credential in Special Education K-12. Preferred multiple credentials in Math and Science.~ Bachelor's degree in the Education field from an accredited college or university ~ Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching~ Have related experience working with at-risk youth ages 13-17  ~  Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Uta Halee is a Nebraska Rule 13 (Exempt School) and runs year-round. We follow OPS guidelines as closely as possible regarding school breaks and teacher planning days throughout the year. A short one week break is provided during the summer. 

 Apply Today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

 After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are seeking passionate advocates to continue our legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Special Education Teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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