Employment Opportunities

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN AT LPA SCHOOLS

NON-LICENSED Employment Application Download

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ISD 2889 is an equal opportunity employer

Elementary School Teacher

Elementary Teachers, K-6, -Lake Park Audubon Schools

The Lake Park Audubon Public School District is currently seeking applicants for potential vacancies and additions in staffing for the 2023-2024 school year. We anticipaLake Park Audubon Public ScTte a minimum of one grade level opening to be hired out of this candidate pool. Additional position details, including grade level openings will be shared with interview offers. Our district is located in two communities, with our K-6 building located in Audubon, MN and our 7-12 building located in Lake Park, MN. The district has an impressive resume, high expectations for student achievement, and strong instructional practices to ensure success for each of our 700 plus students PK-12.

Extra-curricular positions are available, but not a requirement for this position.

Questions about the position can be directed to Elementary Principal Craig Bahr at 218-325-0754 or cbahr@lpa.k12.mn.us. The School District provides competitive salary, an opportunity to work in a great community, and to live in Lakes Country.

Positions will be open until filled. ISD 2889 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Bus Drivers w/Passenger & School Bus Endorsement $27/hr

Lake Park Audubon School District is looking for Bus Drivers!

Hours are from 6:30am to 8:30 am and 3:00pm to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Must have a CDL License or be willing to obtain one.

For questions or more information about this position, please contact Walter Mueller - 218-325-0754 or wmueller@lpa.k12.mn.us

Custodian

Job Description

We are looking for a responsible custodian to help maintain our facility. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. They will have physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail and diligence are imperative in custodial maintenance jobs. Evening/Night Shift will receive an additional $1.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • Secure facilities after operating hours and ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces

  • Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets

  • Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g. soap)

  • Wipe mirrors and windows

  • Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)

  • Report major damages and oversee repairs

  • Undertake occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.)

  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role

  • Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances

  • Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components

  • Attention to detail and conscientiousness

  • High school diploma is preferred but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $15.01 - $15.46 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting

  • Public school

  • School

Schedule

  • 4 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Afternoon shift

  • Day shift

  • Evening shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Morning shift

ECFE Paraprofessional

Qualifications: High school diploma, appropriate experience or two-year degree.

Position summary: Ability to work independently under the direction of the special education instructor; aptitude for the work to be performed, interest in children and education, desire to assist students with special needs in a learning environment.

Contact Anne Braseth 218-325-0754 ext 3132 or abraseth@lpa.k12.mn.us

Food Service Work - On Call Subs

Up to 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday as needed. Sub pay is $11.74 per hour.

Send resume or completed applications to:

Sharal Bradbury, Director Food Services, Lake Park Audubon Schools, PO Box 479, Lake Park, MN 56554 or email sbradbury@lpa.k12.mn.us

JH Softball Coach

Primary Objective:

  • Provide instruction and coaching to student athletes to develop skills associated with

    Softball.

  • Contribute to the educational system by providing life lessons associated with team

    orientated sports.

Qualifications:

  • Education/Certification

  • High School Diploma

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

  • Special Knowledge or Skills

  • General knowledge of Minnesota State High School League rules and regulations

  • Effective communication, organizational, and managerial skills

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Instruction:

    • Provide a wide variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the

      skills of each participant

    • Guide participants down successful paths later in life through life lessons associated with

      being apart of team

    • Promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship

  • Program Management:

    • Develop and enforce expectations or requirements associated with being a participant

      within the softball program

    • Monitor and inform participants of eligibility requirements associated with participating in

      extracurricular activities

    • Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and

      while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and

      student handbook.

    • Work with the Activities Director with developing transportation and event scheduling

    • Maintain an accurate record of inventory associated with your program

    • Understand all objectives and guidelines associated with the Lake Park-Audubon

      activities handbook

  • Communication:

    • Establish and maintain open communication amongst participants, parents, teachers,

      and other administration

**All major responsibilities and duties listed above are a baseline of expectations associated with job description**

Paraprofessional - Full-Time

SUMMARY: Assist teachers in the classroom with daily instructional and non-instructional activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

  • Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.

  • Assists teacher in routine classroom operation.

  • Demonstrates understanding of student’s areas of strengths and weaknesses.

  • Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.

  • Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportation.

  • Manages and instructs small groups of students under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

  • Instructs and demonstrates use of exercise equipment and production machinery.

  • Participates in physical activities, which are a part of the students' basic program.

  • Assists students in the restroom as necessary, and may have to change diapers.

  • Be flexible in schedule and activities throughout the day.

  • Follows school and district policies.

  • Will conduct duties as prescribed by case manager for student programming and progress monitoring.

  • Model activities for students in the regular education classroom (e.g., electives.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). State mandated course work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to work with students of varying abilities. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies. The employee must frequently push/pull up to 90 pounds such as grocery carts filled with supplies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to bend at the trunk more than the average person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must work with public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the district supervisor.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Substitute Paraprofessional Positions

The Lake Park-Audubon School District is seeking Substitute Paraprofessionals for the 2020-2021 school year. The primary responsibility of the position will be supporting students under the direction and guidance of classroom teaching staff.

Starting Pay - $12.99/hr

Email application and resume to:

Susie Fox, District Administrative Assistant

Lake Park-Audubon Public School

611 Vigen Lane

Lake Park, MN 56554

or sfox@lpa.k12.mn.us

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