Certified - Substitute Teacher

Crete Public Schools; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

Certificate reimbursement after 7 days

Job summary

Crete Public Schools in Crete, Nebraska seeks a Certified Substitute Teacher to provide quality instruction in the absence of regular teachers. The role involves delivering prepared lessons, maintaining classroom control, and upholding district policies while serving as a positive role model in the school community.

Starting date Aug 12, 2026, daily rate $180 plus monthly incentives; new substitutes receive $65 reimbursement after seven days of service; eligibility requires Nebraska Substitute

Qualifications

• Background check satisfactory
• Nebraska Substitute Certificate required

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects (e.g., English, math, social studies).
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Subject instruction

Education

Nebraska Substitute Certificate

Job description

Certified Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5835789

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Certified Substitute Teacher

Job ID#: 1959

Assignment: CPS SchoolBuildings

Reports to: Building Principal

Daily Rate: $180.00 + monthly incentives

CPS Retired Teacher: $217.12

NEW to CPS Certified Substitute Teachers: + $65 reimbursement for the sub certificate after subbing 7 days

Crete Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for Substitute Teacher positions.

The role of a Substitute Teacher is to ensure that students receive quality instruction in the absence of their regular teacher.

Essential Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
• Nebraska Substitute Certificate required

Required Job Tasks

• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whomyou are responsible.
• Communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

Other Responsibilities

Perform the work as required for the position's job tasks in the absence of the staff member.

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.

Continuous Employment

The relationship between employer and employee is based on mutual respect and consent and therefore, will continue as long as both parties find the relationship to be satisfactory. Accordingly, you are free to terminate your employment with proper notice whenever you feel it would be in your best interest to do so. By the same token, Crete Public Schools (CPS) reserves the same right to terminate employment whenever, at the discretion of CPS, if it is felt necessary to do so. This is known as employment “at will,” and all employment policies are subject to this overriding principle. Refer to Board Policy 4201.

Reasonable Assurance for Next School Year

Employees are provided reasonable assurance of continuous employment for the upcoming school year until the position is terminated either by the employee or CPS.

At-Will Position

The relationship between employer and employee is based on mutual respect and consent and therefore, will continue as long as both parties find the relationship to be satisfactory. Accordingly, you are free to terminate your employment with proper notice whenever you feel it would be in your best interest to do so. By the same token, Crete Public Schools (CPS) reserves the same right to terminate employment whenever, at the discretion of CPS, if it is felt necessary to do so. This is known as employment “at will,” and all employment policies are subject to this overriding principle. Refer to Board Policy 4201.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of the position include:

(1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job;

(2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and

(3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Physical Requirements

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

Occasional - up to 33% of time

NE

Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

E

Frequent - between 34%-66% of time

E

Continuous - over 66% of time

E

Stamina

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

Reaching above the head

X

Reaching forward

X

Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For

example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

Hand/grip strength

X

Driving on the job

X

Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

Carrying

10 to 25 pounds

X

25 to 50 pounds

X

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required