Osceola Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Current Employment Opportunities
PARAEDUCATOR NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is looking for paraeducators to assist our students and teachers in creating a productive learning environment for the 2025-2026 School Year. Upon hiring, the grade level placement would depend on the skills of the applicant. If you are interested, please fill out an employment application save the pdf, and mail or email. We are in need of multiple positions, a one to one paraeducator and also a classroom paraeducator.
The following qualifications would be preferred, but not required: 1. Some post-secondary education, 2. be willing to take a level two driving course to transport students, 3. be able to lift 50 lbs.
Please send the completed application, a letter of application explaining your interest and qualifications, and a resume to Dr. Jason Lavaley, Superintendent, PO Box 198, Osceola, NE 68651 or you can email all credentials to jlavaley@osceola.esu7.org.
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME CUSTODIAN NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is looking for someone interested in a full-time or part-time custodial position. Hours are flexible, but the candidate would need to be available in the late afternoon or evening. The ideal candidate would be someone that can work independently or with others, willing to jump in and help where needed, thorough, and interested in making the school as attractive and clean as possible while creating a positive work environment. Candidate would need to be willing to be certified as a bus driver. Previous experience is not necessary. If you have questions about the position, please contact Superintendent Jason Lavaley. If you would like to apply, please fill out the Employment Application. You can turn the application, along with a letter of application and resume,
Into the High School Office, or
Mail it to Osceola Public Schools, 565 S Kimmel St, PO Box 198, Osceola, NE 68651, or
You can email it to jlavaley@osceola.esu7.org
BUS DRIVER NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is looking for someone interested in driving a bus on a part-time, full-time, or substitute basis. All training and certification costs will be covered by the school district. Driver needs to have a clean driving record and a CDL with passenger permit. If you have interest in driving, please contact Jesse Pliefke at Osceola Public Schools for more information at 402-747-3121. If you need help getting certification to drive a bus, we can also help with that.
Drivers are paid per route. Call to inquire about pay.
Substitutes needed immediately. Part-Time or Full-time bus driver needed for this school year and beyond.
PART-TIME COOK NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is looking for someone interested in being part-time cook. All training and certification costs will be covered by the school district. We are in need of someone to help serve food and clean up after lunch. The position would be approximately 15-20 hours per week. If you have any interest please contact Dr. Jason Lavaley at Osceola Public Schools for more information at 402-747-3121.
K-12 MUSIC TEACHER NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is accepting applications for a K-12 Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The District’s Music program in progressive with great community support and looking for an innovative/energetic individual to enhance our students’ love of music. A huge positive is that the program has its own Boosters that handle fund raising. Osceola Public Schools is a district of about 240 students K-12, located between York and Columbus and within about an hour or less drive to Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, and Hastings. Successful candidate will be teaching Elementary Music 3 periods of the day with the remaining 5 periods spent with Middle School and High School Band and Chorus.
Interested applicants should download and save a formal teacher application, then forward completed application, a letter of application, resume, credential file/transcripts, and a copy of their teaching certificate to:
Dr. Jason Lavaley, Superintendent
PO Box 198
Osceola, NE 68651
or email to jlavaley@osceola.esu7.org
If you have any questions about the position, please call at 402-747-3121. Osceola Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and this position will remain open until filled.
6-12 MUSIC TEACHER NEEDED!!
Osceola Public Schools is accepting applications for a 6-12 Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The District's Music program is progressive with great community support and looking for an innovative/energetic individual to enhance our students' love of music. A huge positive is that the program has its own Boosters that handle fund raising. We are looking for someone with a passion for band instruction, which could stretch to 5-12 band. The ideal candidate would be able to teach both band and vocal.
Osceola Public Schools is a district of about 240 students K-12, located between York and Columbus and within about an hour or less drive to Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, and Hastings.
Opportunities for extra duties exist but are not necessarily required. We have openings at the high school and middle school levels.
If you desire more information or have questions about the position contact Superintendent, Dr. Jason Lavaley, at 402-747-3121.