Teacher (SCATA Contract) – Reception and Treatment Center

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.700

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022489 Teacher (SCATA Contract) – Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-07-2026

Job Description:

Teach. Mentor. Inspire. Make a real difference with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. More than just a job, this is an opportunity to bring the power of education to those who need it most, fostering hope and creating pathways for successful reintegration through High School, Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, Career Readiness academic core, and English as a Second Language.

Salary is based upon the State Code Agencies Teachers Association (SCATA) salary schedule in accordance with the teacher’s degree level and years of experience.

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-362-8833. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebrask.gov.

Duties:

• Plan lessons for individual students and groups of students.
• Teach small and large group classes in math, science, social studies, reading, language, and instruct a program for English as a second language as needed.
• Work with students whose abilities range from 0 to 12.9+ grade levels and ages range from 14 to 65+.
• Utilize various online learning resources to integrate secure technology into lessons.
• Document classroom activities / student progress weekly.
• Maintain classroom supervision and discipline while overseeing and training inmate teacher aides.
• Completing monthly payroll for inmates.
• Identify student learning materials to recommend for purchase.
• Develop and produce learning boards, computer generated worksheets, tests, lessons, classroom management tools, and other items as needed.
• Maintain various computer-based data management system requirements related to education, Education LACES, and NICaMS data.
• Work with existing staff to develop a team approach to education.
• Maintain tool control and inventory.
• Monitor designated areas for cleanliness, maintain supply inventory, and complete required safety and sanitation reports.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a pre-employment medical exam and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.

If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits