Part-Time Bus Driver

School Bus Drivers safely transport passengers and students to and from school. School Bus Drivers perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections, ensuring their school bus is clean and well maintained. School Bus Drivers assist students with loading and unloading onto the school bus. School Bus Drivers resolve emergency and non-emergency situations that occur on the way to and from school.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
• Ensure the safety of all students
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Must complete yearly physical fitness requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license required
• 1+ years’ experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right candidate)
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years)
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• 2+ years’ working with children preferred

Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Lexington High School is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.  In order to serve as a head or assistant coach or sponsor of any activity sponsored by the NSAA, individuals must possess a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate or Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate issued by the Nebraska Department of Education.

Individuals who do not possess either of these Nebraska certificates, can obtain a Special Services Certificate from the Nebraska Department of Education to meet the NSAA requirement.

Obtaining a Special Services Certificate for Coaching:

1.  Complete (2) online NFHS courses at www.nfhslearn.com/courses.

• • • Fundamentals of Coaching
    • First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches

2. Fingerprint cards are required if you have not continuously lived in Nebraska for the past five (5) years.

3. Complete the Nebraska Department of Education Special Services Certificate application at www.education.ne.gov/TCERT.

4. Submit original certificates to the Nebraska Department of Education indicating completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching & NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches. 

5. The Nebraska Department of Education will send the Special Services Certificate electronically to the individual’s email address included on the application.
6. The certificate will be valid for five (5) years and can be renewed.

Questions regarding Special Services Certificate should be directed to the Nebraska Department of Education, Teacher’s Certification. Phone: 402-471-2295

Library Paraprofessional

Support Staff Non-Certified

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Lexington Middle School is seeking a full-time paraprofessional to provide an optimal learning environment that promotes reading for enjoyment and supports the development of information-literate students and staff who can competently access, evaluate, and ethically use information from a variety of resources.  

Responsibilities and Duties

• • Work cooperatively with all school staff and students
  • Supervise students and help build and maintain positive student behavior
  • Processing/repairing library materials
  • Maintain organization and inventory of the collection, equipment, and library supplies
  • Assist staff and students to locate and access physical and online materials
  • Communicate with staff and students as needed, verbally and via email
  • Assists with building emergency drills 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 
  • Assist with book fairs and other library-related events

Qualifications and Requirements

• • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Pass Paraeducator Test
  • Criminal Justice Background Clearance
  • Positive disposition suitable for working effectively with staff and students
  • Able to count back change
  • Computer skills, operating office equipment, ability to use library management system, Word, Excel
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Communicate clearly
  • Follow multi-step directions
  • Complete district trainings
  • Able to perform physical aspects of work, including: reaching, lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling
  • Perform all job functions in routine situations

School Psychologist

Lexington Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of school psychologist for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates must possess an Ed.S. or doctorate in school psychology and certification through the Nebraska Department of Education.

Start Date: July 24, 2023. Competitive salary and benefits. $500 incentive for residing in the school district; all prior years of teaching experience accepted when determining salary schedule placement. Position open until filled. This position is subject to a veteran’s preference. EOE.

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Pershing Elementary is seeking qualified applicants for the position of physical education teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must possess a Nebraska teaching certificate with a physical education endorsement.

Start Date: July 26, 2023. Competitive salary and benefits. $500 incentive for residing in the school district; tuition reimbursement for pursuing Masters degree in teaching field. All prior years of teaching experience accepted when determining salary schedule placement. Position open until filled.

Teacher Description & Duties

Teacher Contract 2022-2023

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Lexington Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of high school special education teacher. Applicants must possess a Nebraska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

Start Date: August 8, 2022. Competitive salary and benefits. $500 incentive for residing in the school district; tuition reimbursement for pursuing Masters degree in teaching field. All prior years of teaching experience accepted when determining salary schedule placement. Position open until filled. 

Teacher Description & Duties

Teacher Contract 2022-2023

High School Alternative Education Teacher

Lexington Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of high school alternative education teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must possess a Nebraska teaching certificate with a secondary teaching endorsement.

Start Date: August 7, 2023. Competitive salary and benefits. $500 incentive for residing in the school district; tuition reimbursement for pursuing Masters degree in teaching field. All prior years of teaching experience accepted when determining salary schedule placement. Position open until filled. This position is subject to a veteran’s preference. EOE.

Teacher Description & Duties

Teacher Contract 2022-2023

High School Special Education Teacher

Lexington Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of high school special education teacher. Applicants must possess a Nebraska teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

Start Date: August 8, 2022. Competitive salary and benefits. $500 incentive for residing in the school district; tuition reimbursement for pursuing Masters degree in teaching field. All prior years of teaching experience accepted when determining salary schedule placement. Position open until filled. 

Teacher Description & Duties

Teacher Contract 2022-2023

Regular Education Paraprofessional

Support Staff Non-Certified

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We are seeking paraprofessionals to assist our teachers and develop the next generation through specialized curriculums. You will work closely with the teacher in your assigned classroom and support them in their duties. Flexibility is key for this role, as your tasks may change from day to day. Typical activities include creating presentations, printing off homework sheets, working with students in groups and individually during lessons and creating progress notes and reports. The ideal candidate is caring, compassionate and dedicated to the students’ success. They have a versatile skill set and a willingness to proactively look for ways to support the teacher. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• • Assist teacher with lessons and daily classroom activities 
  • Assist teacher with paperwork such as reports
  • Communicate with children and help them understand lessons
  • Prepare the classroom settings to promote a healthy learning environment
  • Ensure classroom safety standards are met at all times
  • Monitor children with particular attention to those with special needs
  • Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons
  • Engage with children to enhance learning
  • Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
  • Perform clerical tasks as required

Qualifications

• • Must pass a skills assessment test depending on State of hire
  • Experience in helping teachers in a classroom environment desired
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and social attributes
  • Discipline and diligent nature
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
  • Patient with children including those with special needs
  • Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time

Paraprofessional

Support Staff Non-Certified

We are seeking paraprofessionals to assist our teachers and develop the next generation through specialized curriculums. You will work closely with the teacher in your assigned classroom and support them in their duties. Flexibility is key for this role, as your tasks may change from day to day. Typical activities include creating presentations, printing off homework sheets, working with students in groups and individually during lessons and creating progress notes and reports. The ideal candidate is caring, compassionate and dedicated to the students’ success. They have a versatile skill set and a willingness to proactively look for ways to support the teacher. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• • Assist teacher with lessons and daily classroom activities 
  • Assist teacher with paperwork such as reports
  • Communicate with children and help them understand lessons
  • Prepare the classroom settings to promote a healthy learning environment
  • Ensure classroom safety standards are met at all times
  • Monitor children with particular attention to those with special needs
  • Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons
  • Engage with children to enhance learning
  • Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
  • Perform clerical tasks as required

Qualifications

• • Must pass a skills assessment test depending on State of hire
  • Experience in helping teachers in a classroom environment desired
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and social attributes
  • Discipline and diligent nature
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
  • Patient with children including those with special needs
  • Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time

McKinney Vento Paraprofessional

Part-Time

Lexington Public Schools is seeking a bilingual candidate to work as a paraprofessional to assist the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program social worker with Spanish speaking students and families.  Duties include interpreting phone calls, office meetings, and home visits. This person will also assist the social worker to implement services for homeless students and families.  20 hours per week. 

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, pass a background check, and pass an academic proficiency screener. Position open until filled. This position is subject to a veteran’s preference. EOE.

Substitute Teacher steps in when the regular Teacher is absent. In short-term roles, they are primarily responsible for following the lesson plans already created by the regular Teacher, but in a long-term role, they create their own lesson plans in accordance with the established curriculum and the regular Teacher’s learning outcomes for the class. In addition to instruction, the Substitute Teacher monitors and reports on student behavior and maintains a positive learning environment where all students are encouraged to participate, ask questions, and generally receive the individual attention they need to effectively learn the material in the lesson plan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• • Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
  • Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
  • Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria
  • Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
  • For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans

Qualifications

• • A valid and current Substitute Teacher license for the State of Nebraska
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
  • General knowledge of several subjects 
  • Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
  • Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
  • Patience