General Teacher Application for 2026-2027

Posted: April 17, 2026

Columbus Public School District is seeking instructors for the 2026-2027 school year, to engage students to meet their academic potential using high quality curriculum.

  • The District fosters a positive work culture featuring 335 skilled teachers and administrative staff, modern facilities, 1:1 technology, as well as comprehensive support with weekly professional collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.
  • Extra duty opportunities may be available.
  • Teachers at CPS qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Base pay of $41,950
  • Sign-on bonus $1000
  • Special Education bonus of up to $2500 and all years of experience may be granted if deemed a hard-to-fill position. Stipend for additional caseload.
  • $1000 monthly stipend for insurance or cash
  • 3 days of annual personal leave
  • 10 days of annual sick leave
  • Paid summer training and on-boarding
  • Columbus is within easy reach of both Omaha and Lincoln. The Columbus Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Build your secure financial future with CPS!

Description: Certified Teacher

Job Summary: This is the application page for general teaching candidates to submit their materials if they do not currently see an opening in their endorsed or desired area.

Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

Working Conditions: 90% indoors, 10% outdoors. 75% standing 15% sitting 10% stoop, bend, or squat.  Light lifting < 15 lbs.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application and upload necessary supporting documents, including your resume, transcripts, and reference letters.

Selection Procedure: Your application will remain on file for one calendar year and when an opening occurs meeting the criteria of your application your materials will be automatically transferred to that Job ID.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION:

  • Up to a $2,500 signing bonus.  Bonus tied to hard-to-fill designation.
  • All years of experience may be granted if deemed a hard-to-fill position.
  • Stipend for additional caseload
  • Must hold a NE Teaching Certificate with the proper endorsement.

 COMMUNITY:

  • Columbus is within easy reach of both Omaha and Lincoln. The Columbus Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Build your secure financial future with CPS!
Zone 4

Grades

Pre-K–12

Categories

Art
Bilingual Education
Business/Marketing
Coaching
Early Childhood
Elementary
English as a Second Language
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health/Physical Education
High Ability Education
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
Language Arts
Mathematics
Middle Grades
Music
Reading
School Counselor
School Librarian
Science
Social Science
World Language

Additional Information

Salary is determined by years of experience and education. 

Base salary for 2026-2027 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 3, 2026.

Contact Information

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

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

How to Apply

Please apply at the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/gns/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=10721