General Summary, Education, and Qualifications: 

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• A valid NE teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s) in ESL required
• Provide basic academic, social, and developmental instruction to students, and help foster a challenging and enriching environment that inspires students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
• Clear a state criminal record check and a child abuse check

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following documents need to be uploaded with your online application to be considered complete.  In some instances, all of these documents may not be available to you at the time of your initial application.  Once you have made your initial application and submission you will be able to go back into your application and upload additional documents.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Copy of your valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate or copy of your application (if you are coming from out of state a copy of your current teaching certificate)
5. A copy of your unofficial transcripts (an official copy will be required if hired)
6. Submission of your Praxis Core Academic Skills Test scores if applicable

An applicant shall be exempt from this requirement if:  

• The applicant has two or more consecutive years of Teaching experience (contract teaching)  

• The applicant has Administrative experience in an approved or accredited school while holding a certificate issued by that state on the basis of successful completion of an approved educator certification program in any state  

• The candidate has current credential from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards

*Please note that Confidential or Closed files from your university or college can be sent directly by the institution to Elkhorn Public Schools, Attention Sara Twyford, 20650 Glenn Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.  Do not send any other documents directly to support your application.

Selection Procedure:

All applications are considered and screened for an interview once all documents have been submitted.  

Internal Applicants:

If you are a current employee who is seeking to change role or level within the District, please use these directions to submit your application for the job posting of interest.