Substitute Teachers

Educational Service Unit 13; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Unit 13 is seeking substitute teachers for the current school year in Scottsbluff, NE. This on-call position requires a Nebraska teaching certificate or substitute license and offers pay at $130 per day.

Roles include Meridian, LifeLink, Panhandle Beginnings, and VALTS programs, with responsibilities spanning life skills, transition experiences, and classroom supervision for students across multiple ages and settings.

Qualifications

• Education level: BS degree in Education or valid NE Substitute License.
• Certification or licensure: A Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience: Classroom experience desired.
• Meridian/LifeLink/PBDTx: ability to lift and position students; interact with varied handicapping conditions, parents, staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as prescribed by the laws governing ESUs within the policies established by the Board.

Education

BS degree in Education

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement / NE Substitute License

Job description

Substitute Teachers

Educational Service Unit 13 ESU 13 Administration 1 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907459

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ESU 13's Student Programs is taking applications for substitute teachers for the current school year. This position is an "on-call" basis. A valid Nebraska teaching or substitute teaching certificate is required. Current pay rate is$130.00 per day.

Student Programs are the following:

• Meridian - ages 5 to 21 years old
• LifeLink Nebraska - ages 18 to 21 years old
• Panhandle Beginnings - grades 3rd to 8th grade
• VALTS - Science, Math, Social Studies, English - grades 10th to 12th

DEPARTMENTS: SPECIAL EDUCATION: MERIDIAN/LIFE LINK/PANHANDLE BEGINNINGS DAY TREATMENT; ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: VALTS

DESCRIPTION:

Meridian Teacher: Meridian School is a separate school placement for students with significant support needs. Meridian focuses on life skill academics and functional skills. Students participate in leveled, age-appropriate math, literacy, science, social studies, and social-emotional curriculums.

LifeLink Teacher: This program is a post-secondary program for students ages 18-21 years of age with disabilities. The LifeLink-NE program provides students with transition skills including participating in R-Pad gaining independent living skills; work experiences both paid and/or volunteer; classroom experiences through theLife Centered Education curriculum; community involvement; and taking WNCC classes (credit/audit/community education).

Panhandle Beginnings Teacher: PBDTx is a therapeutic treatment and educational setting that provides an individualized, educational and therapeutic environment which supports social-emotional awareness, and promotes personal growth in a safe, healing environment to help youth reach their full potential

Valley Alternative Learning Transition School: VALTS provides a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students, encouraging program innovations, and establishing effective positive rapport with students.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education level: BS degree in Education or valid NE Substitute License
• Certification or licensure: A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in special education.
• Experience: Classroom experience desired.
• Other requirements:
  • Meridian/LifeLink/PBDTx: ability to physically to lift and position students
  • Meridian/LifeLink/PBDTx: ability to interact effectively with students with varied handicapping conditions, parents, school personnel, agency personnel, and colleagues

REPORTS TO: Program Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform duties as prescribed by the laws governing ESUs within the policies established by the Board.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $130 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Crystal Smith
• 4215 Avenue
• Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]