High School Teacher

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, NE is seeking a teacher with a valid NE teaching certificate to join our on-site program. The role involves daily email communication with students, support for course content, and collaboration with staff using the learning management system.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of high school teaching experience, the appropriate endorsement, and strong organization skills for record keeping and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 1 year to 3 years successful teaching experience.
• Hold/Maintain valid NE K-12 or 7-12 certificate, endorsed in the teaching area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students daily via email about course content and the LMS.
• Collaborate with coworkers on problem solving and development.
• Reach out to students and parents to follow-up on engagement.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and assist in teacher professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Teaching certification (NE K-12 or 7-12)

Endorsement in teaching content area

Equivalent education/experience considered

Job description

Description of Work

The teacher must hold and maintain a valid NE (7-12 or K-12) teaching certificate and be endorsed in at least one teaching-content area; 1-3 years of successful teaching at the high school level. The teacher will be responsible for communicating with students daily on email, answering questions about course content, the learning management system used and communicate with co-workers in problem solving. The teacher should possess proficient computer/technology skills. The teacher will also be responsible for reaching out to students and parents to follow-up on their engagement in completing coursework as well as other duties assigned by the principal. Effective record keeping is an essential skill as well as the ability to assist in creating and providing teacher professional development.

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 1 year to 3 years successful teaching experience
• Hold/Maintain valid NE K-12 or 7-12 certificate, endorsed in the teaching area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Physical Required No
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Additional Information

• Posted Salary $45,000/yr
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Job Type Full-Time
• Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
• Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No