Lincoln Public Schools is set to host its second interview day this summer, aiming to fill various open positions throughout the district. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 15, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. at North Star High School, located at 5801 N 33rd St.
The district is seeking to hire bus drivers, paraeducators, transportation paras, food service workers, food service manager trainees, head bakers, head cooks and custodians. Walk-ins are welcome, but applicants are encouraged to complete a pre-event application on the LPS website to expedite the process. This event is intended for new applicants only.
To streamline the interview process, candidates should bring an email address, social security number, driver’s license and references, including email addresses for references. Work history details, such as dates of employment, company names, addresses, phone numbers and supervisor names and email addresses, are also required.
The Lincoln Board of Education has recently approved negotiated agreements with several employee groups, resulting in salary and benefit increases.
Current salary ranges are:
Bus drivers earn $26.65 per hour with paid training at $20 per hour to obtain a CDL.
Custodial positions range from $20.18 to $29.17 per hour.
Nutrition services positions range from $16.95 to $25.21 per hour.
Paraeducators earn between $18.00 and $21.50 per hour.
Transportation paras earn $17.30 per hour.
Full-time and part-time employees, working at least 17.5 hours per week, qualify for competitive health insurance, pension, generous leave and other benefits. For more information, visit the LPS website.