Teacher/Temporary
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.702

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010686 Teacher/Temporary (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of other Nebraskans? If so, the Department of Health and Human Services is looking for you! Our students are in need of a long-term substitute teacher; this role will create and follow lesson plans for West Kearney High School at the Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Youth Treatment School System provides exceptional education and treatment services to high acuity youth. As an educator on our team, you can help youth find their passion for learning. DHHS is dedicated to a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to their care.

The long term substitute position will be at our Kearney YRTC location.

Apply today and join this great team!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Any teaching endorsement, with a 7-12 certification preferred. Will consider candidates eligible for valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate, a Local Substitute Permit, or a State Substitute Permit. Demonstrated experience working with youth in adolescent treatment setting a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with youth at a treatment program / facility.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

Ability to regularly demonstrate patience, persistence, caring, empathy, and a desire to do what is best for these students. This position requires working directly with adolescents who may show physical aggression and uncooperative actions.


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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

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