Multiple Coaching Positions Available:
-High School Robotics
-JH Girls Softball
-JH Boys Baseball
-Assistant Track
Contact Activities Director Ali Mach at with questions or to apply.
Positions open until filled.
STEM/ELL Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Blooming Prairie Public Schools
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)/English Language Learner (ELL)/Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Blooming Prairie Public Schools. The position will start on September 3rd, 2024, and continue until October 8th, 2024. The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university and a Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) teaching license. The candidate must also have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and families.
ISD #756 is a small rural school district in SE MN. We serve approximately 900 students Pre-K – 12. We have seen a gradual increase in the student population over the past several years and recently completed a significant building project. We have added classroom space to accommodate our growth along with an auditorium, gym space, flex spacing, art classrooms, renovation of our Ag/Industrial Tech spaces, and several long-term facility maintenance projects.
Please send a Letter of Interest, resume/credentials, three letters of recommendation, and completed application form to:
Jacob Schwarz, Principal, Blooming Prairie Elementary
123 2nd Street NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Application deadline: Until Filled
Official Job Posting, Application Form, and request for accommodations available at https://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/3567
Night Custodian – Blooming Prairie High School
Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a night custodian at the Blooming Prairie High School. This position reports to the High School Principal/Facilities Director. The hours will be 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. during the school year and 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the summer.
Purpose of Job:
To support the mission and vision of Blooming Prairie Public Schools by providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and physically desirable place to learn, play, and develop.
Daily Custodial Duties:
- Routinely clean restrooms and classrooms
- Set-up for indoor events
- Be available to trouble-shoot issues at these events
- Clean areas after the event – concession stand, gymnasium, locker rooms - home and guest, entryways, etc.
- Last one out of the building – make sure all doors are locked
Additional Responsibilities or Duties:
Cleaning
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, scrubbing tables and desktops, emptying trash cans, sanitizing washrooms, etc. The School Custodians do whatever tasks are needed to keep the facility looking good and functioning properly. Besides aesthetics, their efforts contribute to keeping pests away and reducing the spread of germs.
Grounds Upkeep
School Custodians remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots. Other duties outside the building may include mowing grass, trimming bushes, weeding, removing debris from athletic fields and fencing.
Maintenance
When a light bulb needs to be changed, a window unstuck, a soap dispenser filled, a ceiling tile replaced or a coat of paint added, School Custodians take the lead. Depending on their level of knowledge, they also may perform services on pipes, heaters, air conditioners and wiring. When third party repair people are called in, School Custodians may guide them to the proper place or explain the problem.
Safety
School Custodians keep a lookout for potential problems, such as cracked sidewalks or faulty chairs. They abide by institutional and governmental guidelines regarding procedures and safety measures, such as keeping cleaning products away from children. School Custodians also are part of the administration’s eyes and ears and can play a large part in spotting tensions among students and curbing vandalism. If they are the first to arrive in the morning or the last to leave at night, School Custodians may be in charge of unlocking and locking doors.
Assisting staff
Teachers and administrators may ask School Custodians to perform tasks such as moving furniture, fixing broken lockers, unloading deliveries and handling an unexpected spill.
Job Qualifications
- Good physical health to perform lifting functions on objects of moderate size (50 lbs. +)
- Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
- Communication skills including the ability to write, read and understand technical and maintenance manuals
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of individuals
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Boiler license or willingness to pursue one
Additional Information
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to pass a written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American 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.
Application deadline: Until Filled
Official Job Posting, Application Form, and request for accommodations available at https://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/4458
