Substitute teachers must meet all applicable requirements of Lincoln Public Schools, the Nebraska Department of Education and state law. Substitute teachers are appointed on a temporary basis and are not covered under the provisions of the Nebraska Teacher Employment Act. The process for assigning substitute teachers is determined by Human Resources. The Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, is hereby authorized on behalf of the District to execute any necessary documents to assist a substitute teacher to secure a local substitute teaching permit.
Substitute teacher guidelines are covered by the Substitute Teacher Handbook and classified employee substitutes are covered by the Classified Employee Handbook. Procedures for obtaining substitute teachers are covered in the Substitute Teacher Handbook.
All substitute teachers are required to assume duties as directed, and are subject to the same rules and regulations as teachers.