Synodical Placement and Teacher Candidates

Concordia Nebraska's career services and placement office helps conduct job searches, secure internships, prepare cover letters and resumes, and, for LCMS church worker students, facilitates placement in churches and schools. Our staff can help you make academic and career decisions, gain experience and pursue employment or further education so you can discover and live out your vocations.

Synodical Placement

Concordia's synodical placement office helps church workers find employment around the world in schools or other ministries of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Apply for placement in Christian Educational Leadership or as a Director of Parish Music.

Teacher Placement

Taking on the task of shaping young minds is a huge responsibility. Concordia University, Nebraska can help you take that leap by helping you find the right school where you can make the biggest difference and influence tomorrow's leaders.

Your professional semester or year is a demanding one and Concordia Nebraska's College of Education will help you make the most of it. It's also the time in your college career to make plans for your next adventure, employment after graduation. Work through this list to help get ready:

  1. Complete a public school teacher application for placement or LCMS Christian education application.
  2. Finalize your resume and have it critiqued by career services staff.
  3. Confirm and obtain any needed letters of reference/recommendation.
  4. Complete your career portfolio and/or credential file.
  5. Work on your interviewing skills.
  6. Research the school districts in which you are interested and find out how they post new positions.
  7. Apply to those places you have carefully researched.

Teacher Certification

Teacher education students from Concordia Nebraska complete the Nebraska State Teacher Certification to earn their initial teacher certification from the State of Nebraska. 

Teacher Credential Payment

Teacher education students must pay a teacher credential fee.

Contact Information

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Bill Schranz

Director of Education & Synodical Careers

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