VALTS Social Studies or Science Teacher (Available to Student Teaching)- HIRING NOW

VALTS-LifeLink 4; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VALTS-LifeLink 4 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is seeking a Social Studies or Science Teacher with an endorsement for the remainder of the 26-27 school year. The role is within Valley Alternative Learning transitioning school, under ESU 13, with standards-based and career-oriented programs.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and Nebraska Teaching Certificate endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10; 185-day contract. Starting date is immediate; reports to Director of Alternative Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate endorsements required or as assigned.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and health.
• Communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet varying needs and interests.
• Instruct in subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate progress.
• Plan activities for a balanced program of instruction and observation.
• Maintain complete student records as required by laws and ESU policies.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Enforce policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and admins to resolve problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging exploration and perseverance.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and priorities.
• Guide students with adjustment or academic interests.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual needs and progress.
• Prepare remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show evidence of preparation.
• Instruct and monitor use of equipment to prevent injuries.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Confer with staff to plan lessons following approved curricula.
• Perform administrative duties such as library, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading/unloading.
• Administer tests and interpret results to determine strengths and needs.
• Organize games and recreational activities to promote development.
• Plan and supervise class projects and field trips.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nebraska Teaching Certificate endorsements

Job description

VALTS Social Studies or Science Teacher (Available to Student Teaching)- HIRING NOW

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967149
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

*Middle School or SecondarySocial Studies or Science Teacher Endorsement for Remainder of 26-27 School Year

Valley Alternative Learning Transitioning School

The academic program offers standards-based programs and career-oriented programs in Science, Social Studies, Math, English, and communication skills. Socialization skills, job skills training, and problem solving skills are also emphasized.

Because the staff is small, we work together to help each student achieve the necessary requirements for grade level advancement and graduation. Each student's experience is individualized to meet graduation requirements.

Job Title: Teacher

Department: Alternative Education

Education Level and Certification: Bachelors degree required. Must at all times during employment possess a

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10 and all other certification and training

as required or assigned.

Reports To: Director ofAlternative Education

Terms of Employment: 185 day contract

Required Job Tasks

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, ESU policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and the ESU 13.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Working Conditions

• Inside offices and classrooms.
• Outside for activities with students and student supervision.

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 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.

It is the policy of ESU 13 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 ESU 13 Administrator.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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