Loup City Public School is seeking applications for an Elementary Principal for the 2025-26 school year. This position would focus on Grades PK-5 with additional district wide responsibilities. If you are a passionate educator interested in leading a collaborative faculty, committed to the inclusionary model and high standards for ALL students, please consider joining our team.  Loup City is located 44 miles from Grand Island and 45 miles from Kearney.  The K-12 enrollment is 282 students. Loup City offers a collaborative teaching staff, excellent community support and strong financial resources.   

 The successful candidate must possess or be eligible for a Nebraska Administrative Certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by the Nebraska Department of Education. 

Position is open until filled.  2025-2026 base salary is based on experience. This is a 215 day contract. Full benefits package include full family paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance ,403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. Start date is July 15, 2025.

Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120.Application is available at: https://www.loupcitypublicschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

Loup City Public Schools has an opening for a 4/5 teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.   Our 4/5 grades are departmentalized. Extra duty openings are available.   This position would teach science and reading.  Our reading curriculum is CKLA/Amplify.  If you are a passionate educator interested in joining a collaborative faculty, please consider joining our team.  Loup City is located 43 miles from Grand Island and 44 miles from Kearney.  The K-12 enrollment is 282 students.

Position is open until filled.  2025-2026 base salary is $39,700. Full benefits package include full family paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance ,403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. Start date is August 7, 2025.

Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120.Application is available at: https://www.loupcitypublicschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

Loup City Public Schools has an opening for a 6-8 grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We use the McGraw-Hill Reveal Math curriculum. If you are a passionate educator interested in joining a collaborative faculty, please consider joining our team.  Loup City is located 43 miles from Grand Island and 44 miles from Kearney.  The K-12 enrollment is 282 students. 

Position is open until filled.  2025-2026 base salary is $39,700. Full benefits package include full family paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance ,403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. Start date is August 7, 2025.

Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120.  Application is available at: https://www.loupcitypublicschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

Loup City Public Schools has an opening for a 4-7 SPED teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.   The teacher would join a SPED team that includes three other district members and contracted service providers from ESU 10. Extra duty openings are available.   If you are a passionate educator interested in joining a collaborative faculty, committed to the inclusionary model and high standards for ALL students, please consider joining our team.  Loup City is located 43 miles from Grand Island and 44 miles from Kearney.  The K-12 enrollment is 282 students.

Position is open until filled.  2025-2026 base salary is $39,700. Full benefits package include full family paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance ,403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. Start date is August 7, 2025.

Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120.  Application is available at: https://www.loupcitypublicschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

Food Service

Loup City Public Schools has an openings for two Food Service providers for the 2024-2025 school year.. The successful candidates must be able to work with . Loup City is located 43 miles from Grand Island and 44 miles from Kearney.  The PK-12 enrollment is 334 students.  Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120. 

JOB GOAL:​ The Cook is responsible for the food preparation and record keeping as directed by the Food Service Director for the particular assigned kitchen and preparation center.

1. Practice good personal hygiene and have a clean appearance

2. Practice sanitation and safety at all times

3. Prepare food items as assigned according to menu

4. Use files and recipes provided in kitchen

5. Maintain daily records as requested by Food Service Director

6. Assist daily in kitchen maintenance

7. Assist in storeroom ordering, inventory and maintenance

8. Practice food and time economy

9. Maintain a professional attitude with other school staff, sales persons, delivery persons and students

10. Use chain of command by reporting problems to Food Service Director

11. Maintain pleasant kitchen atmosphere

12. Professional responsibilities: American School Food Service Association membership recommended; local and state meetings as requested; and Food Service training courses as available

13. All other District-related duties as assigned by supervisor

Beginning salary is based upon experience.  Position is open until filled.  Full benefits package include full single paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance, 403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. 

Paraprofessional Educator

Loup City Public Schools has an openings for a Paraprofessional Educators. The successful candidate must be able to work with children needing assistance with reading, writing and math. Loup City is located 43 miles from Grand Island and 44 miles from Kearney.  The PK-12 enrollment is 334 students.  Please contact: Mr. Dean Tickle, Supt. Of Schools, 800 N. 8th Street, Loup City, NE.   dean.tickle@lcpublic.org, call (308)745-0120. 

• Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
• Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance
• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Supervise students during lunch or recess, as well as in between classes or on field trips
• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept.

There is the potential of TeamMates coordinator with this position.

Beginning salary is based upon experience.  Position is open until filled.  Full benefits package include full family paid health/employee insurance, retirement and STD.  Dental, Vision insurance, 403 (b), LTD, life insurance and Flex plan also available. 

Maintenance, Food Service and Paraprofessional Positions

Please see the link below for applications.

For those applying for administrative and teaching positions please complete the following application:
Loup City Certificated Employment Application

For those applying for Paraprofessional, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance, Food Service, Transportation, and positions please complete the following application:
Loup City Classified Employment Application

For those applying for summer maintenance positions please complete the following application:

Loup City Summer Employment Application

All interested applicants should send application materials to:

Dean Tickle, Superintendent
Loup City Public Schools
PO Box 628
Loup City, NE 68853