Cozad Community Schools is seeking applicants for the following positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year:

• Director of Special Education (NDE Teach position information)

• Family Consumer Science Teacher for Middle Grades (NDE Teach position information)

  Please send your completed application, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and current Nebraska teaching certificate with proper endorsement, in PDF format, to employment@cozadschools.net. Review of applicants will continue until a satisfactory candidate is hired. Positions subject to veteran's preference. EOE. 

Coaching Positions:

Cozad Community Schools has the following coaching/sponsorship positions available for the 2025-2026 school year:

• HS Assistant Coach - Girls Wrestling

• HS Assistant - Concessions

• MS Assistant Coach - 8th Volleyball (Reichert)

• MS Assistant Coach - 8th Football

• MS Assistant Coach - 7th Boys Basketball

If you are interested, please email Cozad High School Activities Director, Jeremy Yilk at jeremy.yilk@cozadschools.net **Attach a resume/list of experiences with your email** Thank you for your interest in these positions!

Cozad Community Schools is seeking applicants for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year:

Paraprofessional Openings:

• Elementary and Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Paraprofessionals: Responsibilities include assisting assigned teachers in classroom activities, to include working with students inside and outside of class, and supervising students in school related activities. 

• Part-Time AfterZone Paraprofessional. Become a team member doing activities with elementary students. Work 12-15 afternoon hours per week.

Paras require a High School Diploma or GED and must pass a Para Assessment or have the minimum amount of college credit.  You will work closely with the teacher in your assigned classrooms and support them in their duties. Tasks may change depending on the needs of the students.  Ideal candidates are caring, compassionate and dedicated to the students’ success.

This full-time opening is a  9 month, 35 hour per week position.  Benefits include single health, dental & vision insurance.  Application forms are available at the Cozad Community Schools District Office, 1710 Meridian Avenue, or are available on the school’s website (www.cozadschools.net).

Position subject to veteran’s preference. EOE.

Bus Driver Openings:

Route Bus Drivers -Drivers needed to drive students to and from school.  Class B CDL preferred, or ability to obtain CDL with school bus endorsement. CDL costs are covered by the school district. (2023-2024 pay rate for drivers is $21.82 an hour)

Activity Bus Drivers--Drivers needed to drive students and coaches to extracurricular activities. Class B CDL preferred or ability to obtain CDL. Nebraska school bus endorsement required. CDL costs are covered by the school district. (2023-2024 pay rate for drivers is $21.82 an hour)

Substitute Teachers Needed

Substitute teachers are needed for the 2024-2025 school year. Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate required or applicants may apply for a Local Substitute Teaching Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education. Applicants may qualify for a local substitute permit if they have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college coursework. Please call the District Office at 308-784-2745 for more information regarding Local Substitute Teaching Certificates. 

Application forms for these positions are available at the Cozad Community Schools District Office, 1710 Meridian Avenue, Cozad, NE 69130 or call 308-784-2745 for additional information. EOE

Applications for Classified Personnel are also available on our website under "Documents--District". You can access the application form for Classified Personnel HERE and for Bus Drivers HERE.

Contact Information:

Cozad Community Schools
1710 Meridian Avenue
Cozad, NE 69130-1159
employment@cozadschools.net
Contact: Dr. Dan Endorf, Superintendent
Phone: 308-784- 2745
Fax: 308-217- 4504

Cozad Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions Subject to Veteran's Preference.