Employment Opportunities

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Lester Prairie School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Elementary Teacher – 3rd Grade Long Term Sub

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Date of Availability: 03/10/2025
Date Closing: Until filled

Location:
Lester Prairie Public Schools

Date of Availability:
March 10, 2025

Closing Date:
Until filled

Description:
Third grade long term classroom teacher sub through the end of the 2024-2025 school year, May 28.  Plan, teach, and carry out all functions related to teaching third grade in an elementary classroom setting.

Qualifications:
A valid Minnesota teaching license in K-6 Elementary Education.

Lester Prairie is a rural community located in eastern McLeod County on the edge of the western suburbs, 40 miles west of Minneapolis.  We have an enrollment of approximately 500 preK-12 students. 

ISD 424 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Lester Prairie School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online

 

 

 

 

One Act Play Director

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Date of Availability: 11/11/2024
Date Closing: Until filled

LOCATION: Lester Prairie High School
STARTING DATE: 2024-2025 School Year
SALARY: Per Master Agreement
REPORTS TO: Activities Director 

DESCRIPTION:
1. Provide leadership in the planning, development, and execution of the One Act Play by focusing on building a positive culture and developing quality relationships with student participants and parents
2. Implement an effective rehearsal program that maximizes participant performance
3. Communicate effectively with all program stakeholders to ensure a positive, quality experience is provided for our participants

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prefer, but not required Minnesota teaching certification
2. Prefer, but not required, employment as a teacher in Lester Prairie School District
3. Previous experience in theater is desirable
4. Works collaboratively with students, parents and other members of the community
5. Effective interpersonal interactions and communication skills as applied to interaction with both youth and adults
6. Skilled in team building, decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution
7. Ability to serve as an effective role model for student-athletes and represent Lester Prairie Schools with respect in all communities

TO APPLY: Internal candidates: Email a Letter of Interest to Ross Scheevel, Activities Director, at scheevel@lp.k12.mn.us
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled

ISD 424 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

 

 

 

 

Position:  .5 FTE Guidance/Academic/SEL and Career Counselor

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Lester Prairie Public Schools is seeking a positive, self-directed, and highly motivated individual to serve as a Guidance/Academic/SEL and Career Counselor for Lester Prairie Schools. We are committed to finding strong leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues, staff, and students. 

ISD 424 serves approximately 500 students grades preK-12. Lester Prairie Public Schools is a rural school district that is located 50 minutes west of Minneapolis just outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area.    

Required Qualifications

• Licensed School Counselor or Licensed Social Worker in the State of Minnesota
• Experience working with students in an academic/student support setting

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Strong student advocacy and relationship building
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility in work assignments, adjusting daily work schedule as needed
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to students and staff
• Knowledge of educational career and personal development resources, standardized testing, and graduation requirements.
• Truancy/Educational Neglect Management

Lester Prairie School District #424 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

 

 

 

 

SPED Para

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Date of Availability: 08/26/2024
Special Education Para Professional – Lester Prairie School
2024-2025 School Year
Location:  preK-12 building
Hours: 7:45-3:00

Start Date: 8/27/24

Assists district personnel in supervising and supporting preK-12 grade students with and/or without special needs in a variety of activities, including before school, breakfast/lunch, classrooms, playground, student pick-up, etc.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
Attends work regularly and punctually.

ISD 424 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Lester Prairie School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

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Date of Availability: 11/11/2024
Date Closing: Until filled

POSITION: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
LOCATION: Lester Prairie High School
STARTING DATE: 2024-2025 School Year
SALARY: Per Master Agreement

Description
1. Provide leadership in the planning, development, and execution of the Junior Varsity Squad Girls Basketball program by focusing on building a positive culture and developing quality relationships with student-athletes and parents
2. Under direction of Head Girls Basketball Coach, implement an effective training and competition program that maximizes student-athlete performance in the sport and ensures continuity through all levels
3. Communicate effectively with all program stakeholders to ensure a positive, quality experience is provided for our student-athletes
4. Manage equipment inventory for program

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Prefer, but not required, Minnesota teaching and coaching certification
2. Prefer, but not required, employment as a teacher in Lester Prairie School District
3. Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable
4. Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport
5. Works collaboratively with students, parents, and other members of the community
6. Effective interpersonal interactions and communication skills as applied to interaction with both youth and adults
7. Skilled in team building, decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution
8. Ability to serve as an effective role model for student-athletes and represent Lester Prairie Schools with respect in all communities

Lester Prairie School District #424 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Lester Prairie School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online