Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a kindergarten long-term substitute teacher at Blooming Prairie Elementary School.  The position will start sometime in September and be for approximately nine weeks.  Send letter of application, resume, credentials, recommendations, and transcripts to Jacob Schwarz, Elementary School Principal, Blooming Prairie Elementary School, 123 2nd Street NW, Blooming Prairie, MN  55917.  Deadline for applying is July 1, 2021.  If desired, information may be submitted via the online application located at https://blossomsportal.
rschooltoday.com/page/3567 or emailed to jschwarz@blossoms.k12.mn.us.

Fifth Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a fifth grade long-term substitute teacher at Blooming Prairie Elementary School. The position will start sometime in September and be for approximately twelve weeks. Send letter of application, resume, credentials, recommendations, and transcripts to Jacob Schwarz, Elementary School Principal, Blooming Prairie Elementary School, 123 2nd Street NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917. Deadline for applying is July 1, 2021. If desired, information may be submitted via the online application located at https://blossoms-portal.rschooltoday.com/page/3567 or emailed to jschwarz@blossoms.k12.mn.us.

Elementary School Special Education Paraprofessional 
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a special education paraprofessional at the elementary school.  Each day that students are in attendance throughout the school year will be working days with the position starting in late August.  Hours from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (6.5 hours per day).  Request an application by calling 507-583-4426, ext. 431 or complete the online application located at https://blossoms-portal.rschooltoday.com/page/4455.  Deadline for applications is July 1, 2021, or open until filled.  

Elementary School Custodian
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a custodian at the elementary school.  Hours from 12:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  Request an application by calling 507-583-4426, ext. 431 or complete the online application located at https://blossoms-portal.rschooltoday.com/page/4455.  Deadline for applications is July 7, 2021, or open until filled.  

Qualifications:  Good physical health to perform lifting functions on objects of moderate size (50 lbs. +); demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities; good communication skills including the ability to write, read and understand technical and maintenance manuals; demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of individuals; and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Speech-Language Pathologist 1.0 FTE - Blooming Prairie Public Schools
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2021-2022 school year. This position provides an opportunity to work with students with a variety of disabilities across grade levels. Successful candidates must hold a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited university, ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or Clinical Fellowship (CF), and a Minnesota PELSB issued teaching license. The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and families.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations, interpreting results and determining if students meet initial entrance or continuing criteria under any Minnesota state Speech or Language Impairment category.
2. Developing and implementing annual Individual Education Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
3. Provides research-based specialized communication instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives within each student’s IEP plan.
4. Serves as the primary contact for the parent (s), classroom teacher, and other support staff.
5. Effectively and appropriately work with parents, students, staff, and other educational professionals regarding instructional needs, concerns, or challenges of the student and district.
6. Maintain, document, and update due process records in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and/or regulations.
7. Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
8. Enhance treatment, methodology, interventions, and best speech and language practices via continuing education and professional development activities.

Send letter of application, resume, credentials, recommendations, and transcripts to Jacob Schwarz, Elementary School Principal, Blooming Prairie Elementary School, 123 2nd Street NW, Blooming Prairie, MN   55917.  If desired, information may be completed and submitted via the online application located at https://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/3567.   Position open until filled.
 

Extracurricular Positions for 2021-22 School Year
Head Robotics Coach
Assistant Robotics Coach
One Act Play Advisor
Email letter of interest to Alison Mach, Associate Principal, at amach@blossoms.k12.mn.us.
Positions open until filled.

Substitute Teaching Opportunities
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher at either our High School or Elementary School, please call Monica or Barb at 507-583-4426, ext. 421 or Lonna at 507-583-6615, ext. 221.  We are looking for individuals who are either licensed teachers or licensed short-call substitutes.