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ESU 2 is hiring Technology Coaches for a three-year grant project focused on the implementation of Canvas learning management system in K-12 schools across the state of Nebraska. This position will require travel to participating schools to provide large group, small group, and individual training and support in the use of Canvas learning management system as well as the development of high-quality instructional materials utilizing Canvas.
We are currently seeking positions in Nebraska for all areas: - central, western, southeast, and south-central.
Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefit package.
The position requires the following skill sets:
To Apply for this position:
Email a letter of application & resume to:
Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU 2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org
ESU 2 is an EOE/Veterans Preference Applies
ESU 2 is accepting applications for a full-time, 6th-8th Regular Education or Special Education Teacher for our Independent Behavior program. This program serves students from multiple school districts in the ESU 2 area as well as outside the service area.
The Independent Program is located in Fremont, NE.
Qualifications:
Excellent Team atmosphere !
To Apply for this position:
Email a letter of application & resume to:
Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU 2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org
ESU 2 is an EOE/Veterans Preference Applies
The ESU2 Community Navigator Program serves 12 districts within the ESU service area. Throughout these districts, they support students’ individual needs through assistance in overcoming hardships, navigating resources and building relationships that empower families and help their students in being successful academically and personally.
Before COVID-19 struck, our Navigators had uncovered a need that was lacking support within the districts: supplemental food options. This prompted ESU2 to start a food drive where employees could donate for those families in need. This fall additional steps were taken and a partnership was formed with the Food Bank of Heartland. After sending a survey out to two pilot districts, the team received feedback from a total of 58 families that were in need of supplemental food support. Staff at ESU 2 were able to pack 50 reusable bags that contained enough items for 2-3 meals for each family.
On Friday October 23, the navigators took these bags to Wisner-Pilger elementary where they were able to provide supplemental food support to 25 families and 80 children.
The navigators will continue to move forward with these pilot schools and their partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland. While a schedule has not yet been determined, deliveries will continue to be made to those families seeking supplemental food supports.
Full-Time Substitute Teacher
These are full-time positions with benefits.
Duties: Provide substitute teacher services to ESU 2 districts.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must hold a valid NE teaching certificate and/or NE substitute teaching certificate.
This position is to begin as soon as possible.
To Apply for this position:
Email a letter of application & resume to:
Dr. Ted DeTurk, ESU 2 Administrator tdeturk@esu2.org
ESU 2 is an EOE/Veterans Preference Applies
NEWS RELEASE
LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST TEACHER NAMED NEBRASKA TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Paul Timm, a science teacher in grades 7-12 at Lyons-Decatur Northeast Secondary School in Lyons, was named the Nebraska 2021 Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation today.
Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew Blomstedt presented the award.
Timm was one of three finalists for the Nebraska Teacher of the Year award. Michael Sandstrom of Chadron High School in Chadron and Sarah Staples-Farmer of Lincoln East High School in Lincoln were also finalists and will be recognized as Award of Excellence winners.
Timm began his teaching career in Laurel, Nebraska where he taught agriculture education. He currently teaches 7-12th grade science at Lyons-Decatur Northeast Secondary School where he has been since 2008.
In addition to his classroom experience, Timm is an active member of the school community in the National Honor Society, as a Student Assistant Team Coordinator, and as a coach for the Quiz Bowl, and cross country and track teams. Timm also represents Lyons-Decatur in the Nebraska Water Project multi-school collaboration, the National Geographic Districtwide Partnership, and helped to establish a research program in the district.
In his Teacher of the Year application Timm said he viewed learning as an entrepreneurial venture. The students are not just employees at the job, but business owners building an enterprise of learning with passion, personal choice, and full ownership.
“I begin by fostering a culture which promotes curiosity and questions, sharing of ideas, celebrating successes, and willingness to learn from failures,” says Timm. “Project- and inquiry-based learning drives education to the highest levels while extending the learning environment beyond the classroom and providing student choice.”
Using this philosophy, Timm strives to prepare his students for life outside school.
Timm has been a teacher for 17 years and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education and a Master’s Degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
A panel of Nebraska educators selected Timm as the 2021 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes the contributions of classroom teachers who are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, skilled, and who have the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.
Timm, Sandstrom, and Staples-Farmer will be honored by the Nebraska State Board of Education at a February luncheon.
Timm will participate in the National Teacher of the Year competition later this year.
Educational Service Unit 2 and the Nebraska Department of Education are excited to announce a partnership that will provide the Canvas Learning Management System to public and non-public schools and districts across the state of Nebraska. Canvas is already widely used throughout the K-12 school system as well as in many state colleges and universities. This learning management system connects all the digital tools teachers use into one place and has seamless integration with Google for Education applications. With this partnership, public and non-public schools and districts will receive Canvas at just $3 per seat/user annually until 2023. All other fees such as implementation and Tier 1 support will be covered by the Nebraska Department of Education.
Canvas training will be provided by Shara Johnson of Educational Service Unit 2. She will be training ESU personnel across the state via Zoom, in-person, and through virtual course work to aid in the implementation and support of Canvas throughout Nebraska's public and non-public districts. Coaches will also be sent out to support districts with Canvas instruction and training.
We highly encourage everyone to participate and not miss out on this amazing opportunity. If you have any questions about the Canvas Consortium, please contact Heather or Shara at necanvas@esu2.org.
As part of that effort, we have released two videos that have been translated into six different languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Karen, Somali, Nepalese and French. One video highlights 10 ways to stay healthy and keep one’s family healthy during the pandemic. The other video provides tips on what to do if you or a family member becomes ill or is exposed to the virus.
The videos are available on both the YouTube channels of Nebraska Impact and Governor Ricketts:
· https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7HhZBL6CeI5WVcUNpyy3w/videos
· https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcDw3_CGhTVcVtxoGKRkjlQ/videos
Additionally, each of the videos has accompanying flyers that can be downloaded and printed. Those are available at COVID Resources.
We are encouraging non-profits, community leaders, media, companies, community organizations, schools and others to utilize these resources on their websites, social media channels, internal communications, etc. Please consider printing the flyers and placing them around your community in grocery stores, food pantries, social service offices, gas stations, churches, and medical and behavioral health offices.
Thank you for everything you are doing to help Nebraska mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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read moreAn important intermediate agency between federal and state departments of education and local school districts, most educational service unit staff work year round. Summer Office Hours June 1 to August 5 ................... 8AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday School Year Office Hours August 5 to May 31 ................ 8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 4:00 PM Friday with these exceptions: Closed July 2-3, 2020 ........................................ U.S. Independence Day September 7, 2020 ................................. U.S. Labor Day November 25, 26, & 27, 2020 ..... Fall Break December 23, 2020 - January 3, 2021 ... Winter Break March 11 & 12, 2021 ................................. Spring Break May 31, 2021.......................................... U.S. Memorial Day ESU 2 staff are available on a limited basis to respond to critical needs on agency . . .
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