Gretna Public Schools

Substitute Teacher Job Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Gretna Schools utilizes local substitute teachers who have an active certificate from the state of NE. If you have a local sub certificate please contact HR (402) 332-3265 for more information on the application process. 

Pay rate $175/day.  Long term - $190/day starting the 11th consecutive day in the same assignment. Substitute teachers will also receive an extra $10 per day for each day worked over 10 in a semster. 

Job Title:  Substitute Teacher
 

Department: Instruction
 
Education Level and Certification: Bachelor’s degree required.  Must at all times during employment possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate (or permit to serve as a substitute teacher) with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10 and all other certification and training as required or assigned.

Reports To: Principal or Principal’s Designee

 
Required Job Tasks

1. Follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher and maintain instructional continuity.
2. Manage classroom behavior and create an environment conducive to learning.
3. Provide support to students in completing assignments, addressing questions, and guiding their academic progress.
4. Ensure students are engaged and focused during lessons and activities.
5. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behavior.
6. Communicate any issues, concerns, or observations to the school administration.
7. Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods as needed.
8. Ensure a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere, promoting positive student interactions.
9. Adhere to school policies and procedures at all times.
10. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
11. Serve as a role model to all students.
12. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
13. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
14. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

FLSA Status: Exempt:

Professional exemption:  The employee has a primary duty of performing work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study or has a primary duty of teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing in the activity of imparting knowledge and is employed and engaged in this activity as a teacher.        

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of the Substitute Teacher position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements: