Substitute Teacher
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
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Delivers a balanced program of instruction to a class when the assigned instructor is unavailable.
Responsibilities- Implements and modifies both group and individual lesson plans for instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
- Instructs students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
- Works with classroom teacher assistants and supports staff to implement teacher’s lesson plans.
- Implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student behavior, performance, social development, and physical health.
- Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.
- Provides close supervision of students in all settings, including the playground.
- In applicable classrooms, assigns and grades class work and homework as needed and may administer and grade tests.
- In applicable classrooms, complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
- In applicable classrooms, demonstrates a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
- In applicable classrooms, incorporates social skills instruction into daily classroom activities.
- In applicable classrooms, assists children with self-help skills to include dressing, diapering, toileting, and eating.
- Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
- Ability to deliver instruction in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to modify or adapt general education curriculum.
- Ability to maintain a high level of professional competence via in-service education, self-selected professional education, and curriculum development.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
- Ability to demonstrate concern and respect for individual students.
- Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Must possess a commitment to and ability to work with boys and girls with special academic and emotional needs.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school required.
- Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or Nebraska Substitute Teacher Certificate or a Local Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
- PEM, CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained if subbing in the RTC or select settings required.
- Background and experience to include work with learning disabled and behaviorally impaired learners preferred.
- Special Education endorsement preferred.
- Current CPR certification preferred.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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