Employment Opportunities
Updated 2/16/2026
Please click below for a PDF application for employment:
Application for Employment (PDF)
- High School Spanish -
- 2026-2027 School Year -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, 9-12 Spanish teacher. This position will begin in the fall of 2026. We are looking for candidates who are willing to invest in our community and the Johnson County Central School District and someone who values a positive school culture. Johnson County Central has a four-day school week schedule. Our 2026-2027 base salary is $43,100 based on 177 days of service. A teacher entering the district will be credited with all years of actual teaching experience. Extra duty positions may be available. The middle school is located in Cook Nebraska and the high school is in Tecumseh, Nebraska, both within an hour of Lincoln and Omaha.
This position will begin in August of 2026. Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits to include the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Title I School District, certified staff may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave (10 Days)
• Compensation for Unused Accrued Sick Leave for Long-Tenured Teachers
• 3 Bereavement Days
• 3 Professional Development Days
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother; Superintendent at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- Elementary PE/Middle School Technology Teacher -
- 2026-2027 School Year -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Elementary PE Teacher/Middle School Technology Teacher. This position will begin in the fall of 2026. We are looking for candidates who are willing to invest in our community and the Johnson County Central School District and someone who values a positive school culture. Johnson County Central has a four-day school week schedule. Our 2026-2027 base salary is $43,100 based on 177 days of service. A teacher entering the district will be credited with all years of actual teaching experience. Extra duty positions may be available. Grades 4-8 are located in Cook, Nebraska, and grades K-3 are in Tecumseh, Nebraska, both within an hour of Lincoln and Omaha.
This position will begin in August of 2026. Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits, including the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Title I School District, certified Staff may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave (10 Days)
• Compensation for Unused Accrued Sick Leave for Long-Tenured Teachers
• 3 Bereavement Days
• 3 Professional Development Days
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother; Superintendent, at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- 6-12 Art Teacher -
- 2026-2027 School Year -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, 6-12 art teacher. This position will begin in the fall of 2026. We are looking for candidates who are willing to invest in our community and the Johnson County Central School District and someone who values a positive school culture. Johnson County Central has a four-day school week schedule. Our 2026-2027 base salary is $43,100 based on 177 days of service. A teacher entering the district will be credited with all years of actual teaching experience. Extra duty positions may be available. The middle school is located in Cook Nebraska and the high school is in Tecumseh, Nebraska, both within an hour of Lincoln and Omaha.
This position will begin in August of 2026. Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits to include the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Title I School District, certified staff may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave (10 Days)
• Compensation for Unused Accrued Sick Leave for Long-Tenured Teachers
• 3 Bereavement Days
• 3 Professional Development Days
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother; Superintendent at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- Technology Integration Specialist -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve the district as a Technology Integration Specialist. Duties will include hardware updates, onboarding of new software and technology, teaching staff and students how to use and integrate technology in the educational setting, technology problem solving.
A background in technology is preferred. We are looking for someone with a strong growth mindset and a commitment to continuously learn new skills. The candidate can have a teaching degree, but is not required for the position.
The technology integration specialist position is a 12 month position. Compensation will be based on the successful candidate's experience and credentials. Contract is negotiable.
Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits (subject to contract details) to include the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother; Superintendent at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- 5-12 Band Instructor -
- 2026-2027 School Year -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, 5-12 instrumental music teacher. This position will begin in the fall of 2026. We are looking for candidates who are willing to invest in our community and the Johnson County Central School District, and someone who values a positive school culture. Johnson County Central has a four-day school week schedule. Our 2026-2027 base salary is $43,100 based on 177 days of service. A teacher entering the district will be credited with all years of actual teaching experience. Extra duty positions may be available. The high school is located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, and the middle school is located in Cook, Nebraska. Both sites are within an hour of Lincoln and Omaha.
This position will begin in August of 2026. Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits to include the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• Title 1 School District, certified staff may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.
• BCBS Family Health
• Employee Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance Available
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Compensation for Unused Accrued Sick Leave for Long-Tenured Teachers
• 3 Bereavement Days
• 3 Professional Development Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave (10 Days)
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother, Superintendent, at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- Special Education Teacher -
- 2026-2027 School Year -
Johnson County Central Public Schools is currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, special education teacher. This position may be upper elementary or middle school and will begin in the fall of 2026. We are looking for candidates who are willing to invest in our community and the Johnson County Central School District and someone who values a positive school culture. Johnson County Central has a four-day school week schedule. Our 2026-2027 base salary is $43,100 based on 177 days of service. A teacher entering the district will be credited with all years of actual teaching experience. Extra duty positions may be available. The 4-8 school is located in Cook, Nebraska.
This position will begin in August of 2026. Johnson County Central offers excellent benefits to include the following:
• Four-Day School Week
• BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave (10 Days)
• Compensation for Unused Accrued Sick Leave for Long-Tenured Teachers
• 3 Bereavement Days
• 3 Professional Development Days
• NPERS Retirement
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
Candidates should complete the application process online at:
https://jccentral.tedK12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have questions, please contact Jon H. Rother; Superintendent at 402-335-3320 or jon.rother@jccentral.org
- Bus Driver Openings -
Applications are available at www.jccentral.org or at the School Office, 358 N 6th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450.
Please send a completed application to Jon H. Rother, Johnson County Central Public Schools, PO Box 338 Tecumseh, NE, or jon.rother@jccentral.org.
Johnson County Central is an equal opportunity employer.
Please click below for a PDF application for employment:
Application for Employment (PDF)