Substitute Teacher-YRTC-K

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,539 - 43,495; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a long-term substitute teacher at West Kearney High School, located at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, NE. The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned lessons to high-acuity youth within a therapeutic care model.

Responsibilities include creating engaging instruction, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting individualized learning plans while managing classroom behavior in a structured

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Any teaching endorsement, with a 7-12 certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with youth in adolescent treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans that align with school standards.
• Provide engaging, supportive instruction in a structured classroom setting.
• Create a positive, respectful learning environment.
• Maintain consistent classroom expectations and support student progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and individualized learning plans.

Skills

Patience

Classroom management

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Teaching endorsement

7-12 certification

Tools

None

Job description

Job Posting JR2026-00028144 Substitute Teacher-YRTC-K (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate $26.870

Job Description Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans? If so, the Department of Health and Human Services wants you on our team! West Kearney High School, located at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center, is seeking a dedicated long‑term substitute teacher to support and inspire our students.

The DHHS Youth Treatment School System delivers exceptional education and treatment services to high‑acuity youth. As an educator with us, you’ll help students rediscover their passion for learning while supporting a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic model of care.

This long‑term substitute position is based at our Kearney YRTC location.

Apply today and become part of a team making a real impact

In this role, you will create and deliver lesson plans that align with school standards and meet the educational needs of high‑acuity youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet West Kearney High School curriculum standards.
• Provide engaging, supportive instruction to youth in a structured classroom setting.
• Create a positive, respectful, and informed learning environment.
• Maintain consistent classroom expectations and support student behavioral and academic progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and support individualized learning plans.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Any teaching endorsement, with a 7-12 certification. Will consider candidates eligible for valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate, a Local Substitute Permit, or a State Substitute Permit.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with youth in adolescent treatment setting is preferred.

Pay: $26.871

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to regularly demonstrate patience, persistence, caring, empathy, and a desire to do what is best for these students. This position requires working directly with adolescents who may show physical aggression and uncooperative actions.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.