Certified, 2026-2027 Secondary Applicant Pool (6-12)

Lincoln Public Schools; Lincoln (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A public school entity is seeking candidates to apply for their 2026-2027 secondary application pool for teaching positions covering grades 6-12. Successful applicants will have a valid Teaching Certificate and may be considered for roles in instruction, counseling, and coordination. The application process requires various documents and references. This role prioritizes educational credentials and the ability to assess teaching effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to provide general instruction for grades 6-12.
• Ability to complete Gallup Teacher Insight 2.0 assessment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the application pool for various secondary teaching positions.
• Provide instruction across grades from 6th to 12th.
• Maintain communication with professional references.

Education

Teaching Certificate

Job description

2026-2027 Secondary Application Pool (6th Grade - 12th Grade)

Applying for this position will add your name to the pool of applicants for (any/all) secondary positions for the upcoming school year.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• General Instruction Teacher
• Counselor
• Coordinator

To Apply:

• Complete this online application by filling out all sections.
• Complete the online Gallup Teacher Insight 2.0 assessment, if you have not previously done so:
  • To take the assessment, click on the link emailed to you after your application has been submitted.
• Include at least three professional references:
  • You must include email addresses with your references.

Upload a copy of the following items to your online application now, or add them to your submitted application as they become available:

• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (optional)
• Teaching Certificate
• Transcripts
• Final Student Teaching Evaluations (if applicable)
• Teaching Appraisals
• Praxis test results

If hired, you will be required to provide your teaching certificate and official transcripts to the Human Resources office. You can request that your college email them directly to: [e-mail].

Certification Areas:

Consideration for positions is determined by the information you list in the Certification and Preferences sections of the application. If your certification is pending, please include the certification you will obtain.

Application Status:

Once you "save and submit" your application, the status will remain “Pending” until you are “Hired”, or the pool is “Closed.”

Note:

• If you are also interested in Elementary positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Elementary Applicant Pool.
• If you are also interested in Early Childhood positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Early Childhood Applicant Pool.
• If you are also interested in Special Education positions, please apply to the 2026-2027 Special Education Applicant Pool.

This position is subject to a veterans preference.

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