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Teacher

State of Nebraska
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2025
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.097

Job Posting:
JR2025-00015879 Teacher (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2025

Job Description:
Empowering Young Minds, Sparking Growth, and Making Meaningful Impacts

Are you ready to teach with purpose? At West Kearney High School, part of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, we’re looking for a 7–12 General Education Teacher who believes in the power of education to ignite change and inspire confidence.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to get back on track both academically and personally. Your role will be to meet them where they are, discover how they learn best, and help them reconnect with their goals and potential.

At West Kearney High School, you’ll be part of a tight-knit, dedicated team working to make a real difference. Every day offers a new opportunity to help students rediscover their passion for learning and build the confidence to shape their future.

If you’re ready to be a positive influence in a student’s journey, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and be a part of something truly meaningful.

SALARY: Based on the SCATA Contract

What we can offer you:
  • Teacher Retirement Plan
  • Stable Employment Opportunity
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning courses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Benefits Options
  • Consistent Work Schedule M-F 7:45-3:45; no Conference days required

As a Teacher, you will,
  • Develop and implement both group and individual lesson plans for daily learning experiences.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
  • Instructs students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
  • Assigns and grades class work and homework; prepares, administers, and grades tests.
  • Establishes and implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
  • Maintain professional communication with administration and facility administrators and leaders.
  • Oversee classes for high acuity youth ages 14-18. Additional duties may include, but not limited to, escorting students, community projects, and collaborative projects with other faculty / staff members.

For more information on YRTC:
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with at least a 7-12 endorsement.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school • Previous Teaching experience in the field preferred but not required • Knowledge of NE State Standards and Rule 10 • Teaching experience with at risk youth is beneficial, but not a requirement. • Classroom Management will be essential for the optimal learning opportunity.
NOTE: DHHS will consider elementary endorsed willing to pursue a 7-12 endorsement. Transition to Teach candidates are welcome to apply.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Instructions for Applying

Important points to remember when applying:
  • The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
  • Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
  • You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
  • You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
  • When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.

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