Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in working at Milford Public Schools. The first step in the process is to immediately send a letter of interest and a resume to the District for an advertised position. Suitable resumes will include teaching experience, degree(s) earned, student teaching experience, other work experience and references.
The second step is to complete an application form. These downloadable forms can be found at the bottom of this page. The application is a Word document and may be completed by filling in the required information. Candidates are encouraged to save the document to their computer. Please be sure to complete all sections before mailing or emailing.
A non-teacher applicant will be considered to have a completed file when the following have been received by the Milford Public Schools: letter of application, resume, application form, and any letters of recommendation the applicant wants to include.
A teacher applicant will be considered to have a completed file when the following have been received by the Milford Public Schools: letter of application, resume, application form, letters of recommendation, copy of teaching certificate and transcripts.
All information can be mailed to: Milford Public Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 1200 West 1st, Milford, NE 68405, or emailed to jackie.roth@milfordpublicschools.org.
Please call 402-761-3321 if you have questions about your file.
Upon completion of a screening process, selected applicants will be called for an interview. The interview process may include an interview with the building principal, a selected team of teachers, and other district administrators.
The candidates selected for the teaching positions will be notified by phone and will have a specified, limited time to respond to a contract offer. When an offer is accepted, the contract will be submitted to the Milford Public Schools Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting for approval.
Please understand, because of the number of candidates, we are unable to notify each candidate of his or her current status. However, an applicant may contact the District regarding the status of the vacancy. Applicants who have interviewed for a position will be informed of the final selection.
Milford Public Schools looks forward to receiving your application and is pleased you are interested in educating the students of our District.
Kevin Wingard, Superintendent
Dr. Mitch Kubicek, Director of Learning
Cory Hartman, Elementary Principal
Brandon Mowinkel, 7-12 Principal
Jason Weber, 7-12 Assistant Principal
Available Positions
Milford Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2022-23 School Year. The link to the application is at the bottom of this page.
Regular Driver and Substitute Bus Drivers
Applications are being accepted for a full-time driver and substitute bus drivers. The position may involve morning and/or afternoon routes. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to relate well with students, and have or be able to acquire proper driving certification through the State of Nebraska. MPS pays for the necessary training to obtain CDL license and School Bus Permit. The District pays for all training and licenses.
Substitute Cook
Applications are being accepted for substitute cooks. The position involves general food preparation and other related duties. Experience with large-scale food preparation is preferred but not required. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Starting salary is $11.00 per hour. Prior food service experience will be taken into consideration on starting pay based on the district’s approved pay scale.
Substitute Teachers
Contact Nebraska Department of Education for an application or to answer questions regarding requirements for being a substitute teacher in Nebraska (402-471-0739 or see NDE website link below). Those who hold a Nebraska valid and current teaching or substitute certificate can apply immediately. Milford pays substitute teachers $165 per day. Substitute Teacher Requirements - Nebraska Department of Education
Substitute Paras
Extra Duty Positions Available
Assistant SB, FB
Speech Coach
JH Athletics
School Psychologist
Milford Public Schools, a C-1 school district located 20 miles west of Lincoln, is accepting applications for a School Psychologist/Special Education Director for the 2022-23 school year.
Position Expectations:
Responsible for, in coordination with the administrative team, the overall development, coordination, implementation and delivery of school psychology and special education services to all students PK-12.
Identify specific skill deficits, develop interventions, track and analyze baseline and intervention data for the Student Assistance Team (SAT).
Collaborate with classroom teachers and building administrators to develop interventions for verified and non-verified students as part of the MTSS process.
Maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academics, interpersonal skills, behaviors, and/or activities of daily living.
Establish, implement, and evaluate behavior management techniques/plans.
Provide support in IEP development by providing psychoeducational data and interpretation.
Provide support in IEP development by assisting in developing behavioral management and learning programs.
Provide support in IEP development by consulting with teachers, support personnel and parents in working with students with disabilities.
Strong organization skills to maintain accurate, complete, and up to date records in SRS as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
Provide guidance and leadership in the development and implementation of the District’s Targeted Improvement Plan.
Serve as the Homeless Liaison for the District.
Serve as the ESL Liaison for the District.
Education Level and Certification:
Must possess either: (1) a Nebraska Department of Education Special Services Certificate with an endorsement in School Psychology or (2) or a license to practice psychology in Nebraska issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services with completion of the academic requirements and field experience including supervised internship as required by NDE Rule 24.
It is preferred that applicants have a current Nebraska teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
The successful candidate will be given all years of experience on the salary schedule. Please visit our website at www.milfordpublicschools.org (Employment Opportunities tab) for application instructions. Position opened until filled. Applications may be emailed to kevin.wingard@milfordpublicschools.org or mailed to 1200 West 1st Street Milford NE, 68405. MPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to a Veteran's Preference.
Application Materials
Application for Non-Teaching Position