Teacher - Lincoln Area

Position Overview

Teach. Mentor. Inspire. Bring the power of education to inmates at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. All teacher positions are assigned under Central Office and support specific facilities, including the Reception and Treatment Center and Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Starting salary is $44,348, with additional pay based on total contracted days, degree level, and years of experience. Salary will be set in accordance with the State Code Agencies Teachers Association (SCATA) contract.

• Plan lessons for individual students and groups.
• Teach small and large group classes in math, science, social studies, reading, language, and English as a Second Language as needed.
• Work with students whose abilities range from 0 to 12.9+ grade levels and ages 14 to 65+.
• Utilize online learning resources to integrate secure technology into lessons.
• Document classroom activities and student progress weekly.
• Maintain classroom supervision and discipline while overseeing and training inmate teacher aides.
• Complete monthly payroll for incarcerated individuals.
• Identify student learning materials and recommend purchases.
• Develop and produce learning boards, computer‑generated worksheets, tests, lessons, classroom management tools, and other items as needed.
• Maintain computer‑based data management systems related to education, including Education LACES and Nebraska Inmate Case Management System (NICaMS).
• Work with existing staff to develop a team approach to education.
• Maintain tool control and inventory.
• Monitor designated areas for cleanliness and complete required safety and sanitation reports.

• Minimum:
  Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
• Preferred:
  Background working with at‑risk or high‑risk students and/or in a correctional setting.
• History of working with highly differentiated learners on individualized learning paths.
• Training in Orton‑Gillingham and familiarity with online learning systems such as IXL, Essential Education, or SchoolsPLP.
• Computer skills to include Windows, Word, and Excel.

Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.

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.