Correctional Education Teacher & Mentor

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is seeking qualified teachers to provide instruction across multiple subjects, including English as a second language, at Lincoln facilities. The role involves planning lessons for diverse learners, supervising inmate aides, and managing classroom and digital records.

Starting pay is $43,056 and increases are based on contract days, degree level, and experience; SCATA contract governs salary.

Qualifications

• Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
• Preference for experience with at-risk or high-risk students and/or in a correctional setting.
• Training in differentiated learning and familiarity with online learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons for individual students and groups.
• Teach math, science, social studies, reading, language, and ESL as needed.
• Oversee inmate teacher aides and maintain classroom discipline.
• Document weekly student progress and manage data systems (LACES, NICaMS).
• Identify learning materials to purchase and develop learning boards and tools.

Skills

Classroom instruction

ESL instruction

Curriculum development

Inmate supervision

Education

Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is seeking qualified teachers to provide instruction across multiple subjects, including English as a second language, at Lincoln facilities. The role involves planning lessons for diverse learners, supervising inmate aides, and managing classroom and digital records.

Starting pay is $43,056 and increases are based on contract days, degree level, and experience; SCATA contract governs salary.