5th Grade Reading Teacher

Columbus Public Middle School is currently hiring a 5th Grade Reading Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will provide leadership and engage students in developing, organizing and utilizing resources while working in a Professional Learning Community.  The instructor will provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences in which students are actively engaged as participants in learning.

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Additional Information

Salary is determined by years of experience and education. 

Base salary for 2025-26 school year starting at $41,100/year + $12,000 Cash Stipend ($1000/month to be used for purchase of health/dental insurance or may be taken as cash).

Up to 7 years of experience and all degree work accepted for placement.

$1000 Sign-on bonus.

Starting August 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Columbus Public Schools
PO Box 947
Columbus, NE 68602
http://www.columbuspublicschools.org

Marie Washburn
(p) (402) 563-7000 13392