North Shore Community School Job Postings

Special Education Teacher 0.5 FTE or the 2024-25 school year. Teacher applicants are required to possess or obtain a valid Minnesota Special Education teaching license, preferred license in SLD or EBD. Please complete and send employment application (below), résumé, and cover letter to Jess Ronkainen, Special Education Coordinator, at jronkainen@nscsk6.org The position will be open until filled.

Elementary School Counselor starting Fall 2024: North Shore Community School (PK-6) is seeking a 0.8 time counselor. The appropriate four-year degree with a license from the Minnesota Department of Education is required.

This posting will remain open until filled.

The licensed school counselor is responsible for providing a school counseling program that includes: scheduled whole group sessions with classes, and providing individual and small group targeted sessions to support the social and emotional well-being of students. Other responsibilities include tracking absences, contacting parents, intervening during crisis situations, serving as the building 504 Coordinator and District Homeless Liaison, connecting with students during recess and lunch, and other duties as assigned. Familiarity with Responsive Classroom preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, application, and resume to Shelly Pierson Evans, Executive Director, at spierson@nscsk6.org.

Special Education Paraprofessional 1.0 FTE for the 2024-2025 school year.  Hours are from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm on days when school is in session. This will include supporting students in the classroom and the special education area. The position will include supporting students during outside educational opportunities. Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Para-Pro Test Certification or AA/AS degree having completed 60 credits.  Please send a cover letter, resume and completed job application to Jess Ronkainen, Special Education Coordinator, at jronkainen@nscsk6.org.  The position will be open until filled.

Substitute Teacher or Special Education Teacher Substitute special education teacher applicants are required to posses a valid Minnesota teaching license and current special education license preferred but not required. To be placed on our special education sub list, please complete and send the employment application (below), current résumé and cover letter to the address below.

Substitute Paraprofessional or Special Education Paraprofessional To be placed on our Para or Special Ed Para sub list, please complete and send the employment application (below) and current résumé and to the address below.

Link to Job Application and Job Descriptions

Please send all application materials to: Nikki Carpenter North Shore Community School 5926 Ryan Rd. Duluth, MN  55804 or email: ncarpenter@nscsk6.org

Notice of Nondiscrimination: The charter school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The charter school does not discriminate in such a manner in its implementing regulations. The charter school is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. Inquiries about Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Any student, parent, or guardian with questions regarding the application of Title IX and its regulations, as well as this policy and grievance process, should discuss them with the Title IX Coordinator. Shelly Pierson Evans, Executive Director. Contact information: mailing address: 5926 Ryan Road, Duluth, MN 55804, phone number: 218-525-0663, ext. 118, and email: Spierson@nscsk6.org. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to Policy 522 of our school website:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1inpW4SDlBYQaRc1VlqvGnnRZ8LiD9-8F?usp=drive_link