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Independent School District 318

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Guest Staff (Substitute) Opportunities

We rely on guest staff to help serve our students. Guest staff are needed in all positions to ensure our students have a safe and productive school experience.

In all substitute roles, individuals applying must enjoy the presence of children, be reliable, and pass a criminal background check.

All positions are on-call, as-needed. They are flexible for both the substitute and the district. You can choose which buildings/positions you would like to accept and decline those that do not interest you.

Teachers
Guest teachers are needed in all our buildings. Click here to learn more about the position.

Qualifications: Valid Minnesota Teaching License.
- Applicants can apply to be a substitute teacher while they are waiting on their license.
- Typically a bachelor’s degree is required for a substitute teaching license. In place of a bachelor's degree, a candidate may qualify with evidence of five years of work experience, an associate’s degree, or professional certification from an approved certifying organization that is directly aligned to a Career and Technical (CTE) or Career Pathways licensure field. More information is available on the license application below or by emailing PELSB@state.mn.us.
Link to Short-Call Substitute Teaching License System (you will need to use the online system to apply)

Pay Rate: $125 per day (7.5 hours), $145 per day for teachers retired through TRA, long-term rates available beginning at 11 consecutive days substituting for one teacher.

Questions: contact Holly Christenson, Human Resource Secretary: hchristenson@isd318.org, 218-327-5722
Paraprofessionals (ESPs)

Guest ESPs are needed in both our school buildings and on buses.

Click here to learn more about the building position.

Click here to learn more about the bus route position.

Qualifications: Associates Degree, 60 post-secondary college credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam.

Those interested in taking the ParaPro Exam can contact Holly, HR Secretary at 218-327-5722 to schedule the exam. The cost of the exam is $55. Click here to learn more about the ParaPro Exam.

Pay Rate: 13.10 per hour.

Questions: contact Holly Christenson, Human Resource Secretary, hchristenson@isd318.org, 218-327-5722
Bus Drivers

Guest drivers are needed in both Bigfork and Grand Rapids. Click here to learn more about the position.

Qualifications: Department of Transportation Physical, Drug Testing, Commercial Drivers License, and Passenger Endorsement.

Training is provided to obtain the necessary license and endorsement.

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

Questions: contact Greig Olson, Transportation Director, golson@isd318.org, 218-327-5829 or Kristin Wochnick, Transportation Secretary, kwochnick@isd318.org, 218-327-5830
Food Service Staff

Guest food service staff are needed in our school buildings. Click here to learn more about the position.

Qualifications: Previous experience in food service is preferred.

Pay Rate: $11.18 per hour.

Questions: contact Polly Podpeskar, Food Service Director, ppodpeskar@isd318.org, 218-327-5772, or Shauna Ahonen, Food Service Secretary, sahonen@isd318.org, 218-327-5771
Custodians

Guest custodians are needed in both our school buildings and in our administrative building. Click here to learn more about the position.

Qualifications: Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or other custodial duties preferred, but not required.

Pay Rate: $13.79 per hour.

Questions: contact Darin Cherne, Facilities Director, dcherne@isd318.org, 218-327-5836, or Megan Pehrson, Facilities Secretary, mpehrson@isd318.org, 218-327-5834
School Nurses (LPN or RN)
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