Teacher

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Teacher at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services fostering education for at-risk students. Instructing a diverse curriculum and supporting educational pathways for successful integration.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeLincoln • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,348 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach small and large group classes in math, science, social studies, reading, language, and instruct a program for English as a second language as needed.
Work with students whose abilities range from 0 to 12.9+ grade levels and ages range from 14 to 65+.
Utilize various online learning resources to integrate secure technology into lessons.
Document classroom activities/student progress weekly.
Maintain classroom supervision and discipline while overseeing and training inmate teacher aides.
Completing monthly payroll for incarcerated individuals.
Identify student learning materials to recommend for purchase.
Develop and produce learning boards, computer generated worksheets, tests, lessons, classroom management tools, and other items as needed.
Maintain various computer-based data management system requirements related to education, Education LACES, and Nebraska Inmate Case Management System (NICaMS) data.
Work with existing staff to develop a team approach to education.
Maintain tool control and inventory.
Monitor designated areas for cleanliness, maintain supply inventory, and complete required safety and sanitation reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
Background working with at-risk or high-risk students and/or in a correctional setting.
History of working with highly differentiated learners on individualized learning paths.
Training in Orton-Gillingham and familiarity with online learning systems such as IXL, Essential Education, or SchoolsPLP.
Computer skills to include Windows, Word, and Excel.
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a pre-employment medical exam and a drug test.
Successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive package of pay
benefits
paid time off
retirement
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Classroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentData ManagementLesson PlanningStudent Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationSupervisionDiscipline Management

Certifications

Nebraska Teaching Certificate