MTA and ITA coaches alike gathered for a day of art planning and adventure. During this creative exploration, the group tested viscosity and its impact on design through paint pouring. The fun only continued as the coaches experimented with glass fusion, cyanotype painting, and 3-D work in the style of Louise Nevelson. This art day full of experimentation and collaboration has aided the coaches in developing and implementing meaningful and engaging projects and products into workshops and lesson plans. 

Educational Service Unit #2, located in Fremont, is accepting Speech/Language Pathologist applications for the 2021-22 school year. Join a team of professionals committed to providing quality services to children in Nebraska.

Our school age Speech/Language Pathologists are responsible for assessing/serving students with disabilities and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Nebraska certification from NDE required.

Competitive salary & benefit package offered. 

Application accepted until position filled.

To Apply for this position:

Email a letter of application & resume to:

Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org

ESU 2  is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran Preference applies

Educational Service Unit #2, located in Fremont, is accepting Speech/Language Pathologist applications for the 2021-22 school year. Join a team of professionals committed to providing quality services to children in Nebraska.

Our school age Speech/Language Pathologists are responsible for assessing/serving students with disabilities and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Nebraska certification from NDE required.

Competitive salary & benefit package offered. 

Application accepted until position filled

To Apply for this position:

Email a letter of application & resume to:

Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org

ESU 2  is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran Preference applies

This is a five year, grant funded position. 

Essential Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a Human Services related field
• A valid and current certification in the area of Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), or Licensed Psychologist
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written, ability to communicate well with school personnel, staff district office staff, students, families and the community.
• Attention to detail, self-starter, and able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to problem-solve, mediate, and multi-task.
• Experience working with individuals in crisis or need of assistance.
• Display professional work ethic, including willingness to work non-traditional hours when necessary.
• Ability to drive and provide own transportation to meet the requirements of the job.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual/group therapy, and crisis interventions to assigned student.
• Assists school counselors with coordinating interventions with students, acting as intervention specialist.
• Maintains regular contact with the parent/guardian of each client.
• Provide follow-up and assist in implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalization and/or facility stays.
• Furnishes complete and timely required reports and/or documentation to NDHHS, legal system, and other involved agencies, as appropriate.
• Participates in meetings as necessary (trainings, IEP’s, community forums, etc.)
• Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination as appropriate.
• Enhances the awareness of mental health needs, services and promotes, community understanding of mental health and enhances community response mental health problems.
• Provides appropriate in-service training to school staff.
• Develops support groups for students, as needed.
• Participates n the collection of mental health information and student outcomes data to be used for monitoring the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided and program development.
• Is familiar with disciplinary guidelines and student code of conduct in each district that is served.
• Understands special education regulatory requirements and assists with process as appropriate.

• Fosters effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members.

•  Complies with all federal and state regulation for privacy and confidentiality to student information.

• Maintain required data and confidential records.

• Complete required information or any Medicaid eligibility, funding, or compliance paperwork.

• Follows and supports ESU policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ethical Considerations:

1) Refrain from discussing school problems, confidential matters, including personalities, and administrative decisions with non-ESU team members.

2) Respect the dignity and self-worth of all students/co-workers.

3) Serve as a positive role model for appropriate personal interactions and communication.

Email resume & letter of application to Dr. Ted DeTurk at tdeturk@esu2.org

Application deadline:  Until filled

E O E / Veteran Preference applies.

ESU 2 is accepting applications for a School Psychologist for the 2021-2022 school year. ESU 2 is located in Fremont, NE & serves school districts within a 45-mile radius of Fremont.  Many of the school districts are located just outside of the Omaha/Metro area. 

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess an Educational Specialist or Doctorate Degree in School Psychology & proper NE Dept. of Education certification in School Psychology
• A valid NE Driver's license and dependable transportation is required

Competitive salary & benefit package offered.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

To Apply for this position:

Email a letter of application & resume to:

Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org

ESU 2  is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran Preference applies

The ESU2 Community Navigator Program serves 12 districts within the ESU service area. Throughout these districts, they support students’ individual needs through assistance in overcoming hardships, navigating resources and building relationships that empower families and help their students in being successful academically and personally. 

Before COVID-19 struck, our Navigators had uncovered a need that was lacking support within the districts: supplemental food options. This prompted ESU2 to start a food drive where employees could donate for those families in need. This fall additional steps were taken and a partnership was formed with the Food Bank of Heartland. After sending a survey out to two pilot districts, the team received feedback from a total of 58 families that were in need of supplemental food support. Staff at ESU 2 were able to pack 50 reusable bags that contained enough items for 2-3 meals for each family.

On Friday October 23, the navigators took these bags to Wisner-Pilger elementary where they were able to provide supplemental food support to 25 families and 80 children.

The navigators will continue to move forward with these pilot schools and their partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland. While a schedule has not yet been determined, deliveries will continue to be made to those families seeking supplemental food supports.

NEWS RELEASE

LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST TEACHER NAMED NEBRASKA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Paul Timm, a science teacher in grades 7-12 at Lyons-Decatur Northeast Secondary School in Lyons, was named the Nebraska 2021 Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation today.

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew Blomstedt presented the award.

Timm was one of three finalists for the Nebraska Teacher of the Year award. Michael Sandstrom of Chadron High School in Chadron and Sarah Staples-Farmer of Lincoln East High School in Lincoln were also finalists and will be recognized as Award of Excellence winners.

Timm began his teaching career in Laurel, Nebraska where he taught agriculture education. He currently teaches 7-12^th grade science at Lyons-Decatur Northeast Secondary School where he has been since 2008.

In addition to his classroom experience, Timm is an active member of the school community in the National Honor Society, as a Student Assistant Team Coordinator, and as a coach for the Quiz Bowl, and cross country and track teams. Timm also represents Lyons-Decatur in the Nebraska Water Project multi-school collaboration, the National Geographic Districtwide Partnership, and helped to establish a research program in the district.

In his Teacher of the Year application Timm said he viewed learning as an entrepreneurial venture. The students are not just employees at the job, but business owners building an enterprise of learning with passion, personal choice, and full ownership. 

“I begin by fostering a culture which promotes curiosity and questions, sharing of ideas, celebrating successes, and willingness to learn from failures,” says Timm. “Project- and inquiry-based learning drives education to the highest levels while extending the learning environment beyond the classroom and providing student choice.”

Using this philosophy, Timm strives to prepare his students for life outside school.

Timm has been a teacher for 17 years and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education and a Master’s Degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A panel of Nebraska educators selected Timm as the 2021 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes the contributions of classroom teachers who are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, skilled, and who have the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.

Timm, Sandstrom, and Staples-Farmer will be honored by the Nebraska State Board of Education at a February luncheon.

Timm will participate in the National Teacher of the Year competition later this year.