Teacher - Juvenile Justice Center

Position: Teacher - Juvenile Justice Center - 2026/2027 School Year
Salary: $60,211.00 Annually
Location : NE, NE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01292
Department: Juvenile Justice Center
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB OVERVIEW

*** Position is available for the  School Year***
Work under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher providing a flexible educational program in order to meet the needs of the diverse student population through exemplary teaching and ensuring a positive, strong professional culture supporting student learning. Incumbents promote the aims of the school through implementation of policies and procedures of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department as well as providing the resources so as to promote and secure the achievement of pupils.

Sarpy County offers a competitive PTO policy that allows employees to take time away from work. This includes designated County Holidays, accrued vacation days and sick days. We believe that taking time off is essential for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, licensure verification, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests may be required.

DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are current on the date the job description is signed. Any omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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• Posted pay range is based on working 1568 hours per year - Teachers are allowed to take vacation during the school year.
• Selected teacher can elect to work 1728 hours per year by working 4 weeks of summer school - pay range for 1728 hours per year is $66,355.20

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fulfill the responsibilities of teaching as defined in Nebraska State law, and follow the Code of Ethics adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education.
Effectively apply professional competencies to meet the minimum standards as adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education.
Ensure compliance with Nebraska State Board of Education standards and/or IEP accommodations with individual students.
Communicate regularly with home district schools, requesting transcripts when needed.
Administrate ACT or other state standard testing.
Learn, apply, and follow all policies, rules, regulations, and directives of the Sarpy County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives for the juvenile and correctional community, coworkers, residents, and the general public.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturing abilities of the students, and enables students to achieve their full potential.
Foster and maintain a positive relationship with students in daily work activities.
Monitor, evaluate, and review classroom practice; promote improvement strategies to ensure underperformance is challenged at all levels; and ensure effective corrective action and follow-up.
Implement an individualized education plan for each student taking into consideration the student's learning style, strengths, and weaknesses.
Oversee students' use of computers and software.
Monitor students' progress in the various program components, provide appropriate feedback, and review student files.
Collaborate with other teachers and JJC staff to support student achievement.
Exhibit character, moral standards, and personal habits which are temperate in nature such that they may be emulated by students.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Assume administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher, and support professional development efforts.
Assist in coordinating the transition of students into the Day School at the appropriate grade level.
Enforce safety and security rules of the JJC Education Programs, and account for all material sued for instructional purposes at the end of each class period.
Research new topic areas and maintain current subject knowledge.
Participate in departmental meetings, communicate with parents/legal guardians, and attend JJC training events.
Respond to emergencies including, but not limited to, fire, medical, and security; and follow established policies and procedures.

Peripheral Duties
Submit maintenance work orders for any item that needs repair.
Participate in future development of programs.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study from an accredited university or college.
Must possess a…