Son
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Substitute Teacher-YRTC-K

Location
Kearney, NE
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

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  • Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
  • Location: Kearney, NE
  • Hiring Rate: $26.870
  • Job Posting: JR2026-00028144 Substitute Teacher-YRTC-K (Open)

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About the role

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans? If so, the Department of Health and Human Services wants you on our team! West Kearney High School, located at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center, is seeking a dedicated long-term substitute teacher to support and inspire our students.

The DHHS Youth Treatment School System delivers exceptional education and treatment services to high-acuity youth. As an educator with us, you'll help students rediscover their passion for learning while supporting a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic model of care.

This long-term substitute position is based at our Kearney YRTC location.

Apply today and become part of a team making a real impact

In this role, you will create and deliver lesson plans that align with school standards and meet the educational needs of high-acuity youth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement lesson plans that meet West Kearney High School curriculum standards.
  • Provide engaging, supportive instruction to youth in a structured classroom setting.
  • Create a positive, respectful, and informed learning environment.
  • Maintain consistent classroom expectations and support student behavioral and academic progress.
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and support individualized learning plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Any teaching endorsement, with a 7-12 certification. Will consider candidates eligible for valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate, a Local Substitute Permit, or a State Substitute Permit.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience working with youth in adolescent treatment setting is preferred.
  • Pay: $26.871

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.

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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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices

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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