SUBSTITUTE_Local Substitute

Gretna Public Schools

Gretna (NE)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 37,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Gretna Public Schools in Gretna, NE seeks a Substitute Teacher to maintain instructional continuity by following lesson plans, managing a classroom, and supporting student progress. Immediate start; local sub certificate preferred; Bachelor's degree and Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsements required. Reports to Principal or Designee. Pay rate $185/day; long term $200/day after day 11; extra $10/day for days over 10 in a semester.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Must hold Nebraska Teaching Certificate (or substitute permit) with endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10.

Responsibilities

  • Follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher and maintain instructional continuity.
  • Manage classroom behavior and create an environment conducive to learning.
  • Provide support to students in completing assignments, addressing questions, and guiding their academic progress.
  • Ensure students are engaged and focused during lessons and activities.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behavior.
  • Communicate any issues, concerns, or observations to the school administration.
  • Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods as needed.
  • Adhere to school policies and procedures at all times.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Serve as a role model to all students.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Gretna Public Schools

Substitute Teacher Job Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Gretna Schools utilizes local substitute teachers who have an active certificate from the state of NE. If you have a local sub certificate please contact HR (402) 332-3265 for more information on the application process.

Pay rate $185/day. Long term - $200/day startingthe 11th consecutive day in the same assignment. Substitute teachers will also receive an extra $10 per day for each day worked over 10 in a semster.

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Instruction
Education Level and Certification: Bachelor’s degree required. Must at all times during employment possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate (or permit to serve as a substitute teacher) with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10 and all other certification and training as required or assigned.

Reports To:Principal or Principal’s Designee

Required Job Tasks

  • Follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher and maintain instructional continuity.
  • Manage classroom behavior and create an environment conducive to learning.
  • Provide support to students in completing assignments, addressing questions, and guiding their academic progress.
  • Ensure students are engaged and focused during lessons and activities.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behavior.
  • Communicate any issues, concerns, or observations to the school administration.
  • Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods as needed.
  • Ensure a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere, promoting positive student interactions.
  • Adhere to school policies and procedures at all times.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Serve as a role model to all students.
  • Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
  • 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).

FLSA Status: Exempt:

Professional exemption: The employee has a primary duty of performing work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study or has a primary duty of teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing in the activity of imparting knowledge and is employed and engaged in this activity as a teacher.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of the Substitute Teacher position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

Physical Requirements
Substitute Teacher
E = Essential

NE

NE

E

E

E

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

4. Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

X

8. Reaching above the head

X

9. Reaching forward

X

10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

X

12. Hand/grip strength

X

13. Driving on the job

X

14. Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

15. Manual dexterity (screwing a lid on a jar)

X

X

Lifting Requirements

17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark

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