North Shore Community School Job Postings
Full-Time Special Education Teacher starting 2025-26: Teacher applicants are required to possess or obtain a valid Minnesota Special Education teaching license, preferred license in ABS, and experience with students served under Emotional Behavior Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum. The teacher salary schedule can be found below.
Please complete and send employment application (below), résumé, and cover letter to Jess Ronkainen, Special Education Coordinator, at jronkainen@nscsk6.org
Interviews are scheduled for April 15, 2025.
Elementary School Counselor: 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. The school counselor's compensation is included in the teacher salary schedule below.
Please submit a cover letter, application, and resume to Shelly Pierson Evans, Executive Director, at spierson@nscsk6.org.
Special Education Paraprofessional 1.0 FTE: 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. Special Education Paraprofessional salary scheduled can be found below.
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 A current Minnesota teaching license is necessary for substitute teachers. Candidates for substitute special education teaching positions must hold a current Minnesota teaching license; a current special education license is desirable but not necessary. Please fill out and submit the employment application (below), your most recent resume, and a cover letter to the address below in order to be added to our special education sublist. The compensation for substitute teachers will be $150.00 per day.
Substitute Paraprofessional or Special Education Paraprofessional To be placed on our Para or Special Ed Para sublist, please complete and send the employment application (below) and current résumé to the address below. The compensation for substitute paraprofessionals starts at $14.00 per hour.
Link to Job Application, Job Descriptions, and Salary Schedules
Please send all application materials to: Nikki Carpenter North Shore Community School 5926 Ryan Rd. Duluth, MN 55804 or email: ncarpenter@nscsk6.org