What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified, Local Substitute Teacher, 2025-2026 position at Lincoln Public Schools?
Local Substitute Teacher (2025-2026 school year)
Local Substitute Teachers are individuals who hold a bachelor degree (or higher) in a field other than education OR are current Teacher Education students of senior standing (60 credit hours).
Full Day Pay Rate: $167.89*
Half Day Pay Rate: $83.94*
*These are the pay rates for 2024-25. Rates for 2025-26 have not been finalized.
Application Requirements:
- NDE Local Substitute permit required by time of hire. (Note: Human Relations training is required in order to obtain the NDE Local Substitute permit)
- Review of the Local Substitute Application Process. This includes all the other steps required to become a local substitute. (https://home.lps.org/hr/local-substitute-information/)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Current LPS employees retiring or changing from a benefits eligible position to a Substitute Only position are subjected to NPERS and PPACA re-employment rules and will need to wait 90 or 180 days.
Do not apply for this position if you hold a degree in education and hold (or recently applied) a Nebraska Teaching Certificate. Instead apply for the Certified Substitute Teacher application.
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Salary : $84 - $168
