About this role
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 the Life 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.