Openings as of 3/5/2026
Description: Assistant Principal- High SchoolJob Summary: We are seeking a leader who embodies The Hornet Way—Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, and Fairness. The Assistant Principal participates in leading and managing school operations and efforts towards continuous improvement of teaching and achievement. Responsibilities include: providing leadership in the implementation of school improvement initiatives, school assessment coordination, instructional leadership and support to staff; creating a positive school culture and climate; student behavior management; and meeting the educational needs of ALL students. Individuals with a strong background in instructional leadership,special education and Section 504 regulations, accommodations, curriculum leadership and Non-Exclusionary Discipline practices are strongly encouraged to apply. MN License for administration required.
About Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer. We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty Elementary (EC-2), Independence Elementary STEM (3-5), Big Lake Middle School (6-8), and Big Lake High School (9-12).
Big Lake Schools is always looking for future employees who:
Recognize the importance of education
If the above attributes sound like you, we encourage you to consider becoming a Hornet! Join a collaborative administrative team that supports one another in achieving our strategic mission of High Expectations and Exceptional Results.
Qualifications: Master's degree in Education. Three to five years Classroom experience. Leadership/Administrative experience. Applicants with experience implementing an MTSS framework will be strongly considered, specifically in the areas of:
SEL
License Requirements: State of Minnesota Administrative License K-12 and Teaching License.Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website atwww.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Full time - 225 days (pending negotiated contract)
Salary range: $109,188-124,617 (pending negotiated contract). The Benefits for this position are outlined in this District Benefit Guide and this Principal Benefit Summary.
Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Description: Assistant Baseball CoachJob Summary: Working under the direction of the head coach, carries out the objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and athletic director. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience in the sport or activity. Previous coaching experience desirable. License Requirements: Valid coaching certificate or license preferred.Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website atwww.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport. Knowledge of Minnesota High School League rules.Salary and Benefits: The stipend schedule for this position is outlined on page 32 or 33 of this agreement. Position is not benefit eligible. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Description: Assistant Volleyball CoachJob Summary: Working under the direction of the head coach, carries out the objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and athletic director. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience in the sport or activity. Previous coaching experience desirable. License Requirements: Valid coaching certificate or license preferred.Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website atwww.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport. Knowledge of Minnesota High School League rules.Salary and Benefits: The stipend schedule for this position is outlined on page 32 or 33 of this agreement. Position is not benefit eligible. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Description: Assistant Football CoachJob Summary: Working under the direction of the head coach, carries out the objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and athletic director. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience in the sport or activity. Previous coaching experience desirable. License Requirements: Valid coaching certificate or license preferred.Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport. Knowledge of Minnesota High School League rules.Salary and Benefits: The stipend schedule for this position is outlined on page 32 or 33 of this agreement. Position is not benefit eligible. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Description: Assistant Diving Coach for Girls SwimJob Summary: Working under the direction of the head coach, carries out the objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and athletic director. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience in the sport or activity. Previous coaching experience desirable. License Requirements: Valid coaching certificate or license preferred. Candidate must be willing to become Lifeguard Certified. Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website atwww.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport. Knowledge of Minnesota High School League rules.Salary and Benefits: The stipend schedule for this position is outlined on page 32 or 33 of this agreement. Position is not benefit eligible. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Welcome to the Hornet Fitness Center and Big Lake Community Education! Big Lake has a proud tradition of providing high-quality learning for students of all ages. This includes offering a variety of courses and recreational opportunities for all ages and stages of learning. Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Community Education and Communication Services, the Fitness Center Assistant is responsible for supervising the Fitness Center and maintaining a secure atmosphere, as well as providing care for and disinfection of the equipment and space. Skilled in:
Customer relations, knowledge of fitness equipment, effective communication skills with a variety of populations, basic technology and cleaining skills, and abilty to work independently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to: Performs other duties of a comparable level or type. Staffing Hours:
Description: Community Education Gymnastics staff include- ~Assistant Instructor:
This position is for new coaches with less than one year experience.
This position will begin as a side by side position along with a more experienced coach and may continue for varying amounts of time based on the individual development of the coach and needs of the program.
~Instructor:
This person has 1 or more years of experience coaching gymnastics.
They are able to lead a class of an age appropriate size on their own.
They can help assist with set up without additional guidance on the lesson plan.
~Assistant Coach:
Key holder, opening and closing to all programming that may happen in the gym with the ability to fill the role of gymnastics supervisor on a situational basis.
Can fill a room lead position during CE classes, pre-team, Xcel team and high school
~Coach:
Key holder, opening and closing to all programming that may happen in the gym with the ability to fill the role of gymnastics supervisor on a situational basis. In this role that would include operating both high school class and Xcel team without a supervisor present on a need be basis.
Can fill a room lead position during CE classes, pre-team, Xcel team and high school class.
May be involved in lesson planning, can independently interpret lesson plans assigned to them and can do a full room set up unassisted.
This position requires the ability to assist in training new community ed class coaches.
Job Summary: Assists and leads instruction for students in the fundamental gymnastics skills and training necessary for them to realize a degree of success in our CE group gymnastics classes and/or competative youth Xcel teams. Some coaches assist with the training of High School age gymanstics during off-season training programs
Description: Kids Club Aide or Kids Club Group Leader Job Summary: Under the direction of the Kid's Club Site Supervisor, the Kids Club Aide and Kids Club Group Leader assists the planning and implementation of Kids Club program and its daily activities. This classification provides assistance by participating in and supervising daily activities and site areas in accordance with program guidelines, operations and daily plans.
Qualifications: Requires some HS training and education and some previous childcare experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education/training/experience necessary to perform the requirements of the job.
License Requirements: Cleared photo/fingerprint background study; CPR/First Aid/AED certification with in 60 days of hire Compensation: Kids Club Aide- $15.11 per hour; Kids Club Group Leader- $19.56 per hour. Position has postential for benefits outlined in this district benefit guide and this group benefit summary. Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at biglakeschools.org Assignment: Before School, After School, Non School Days, Summer (shifts vary) at both Liberty and Independence Elementary Schools Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Location: Liberty ElementaryAbout Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer. We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty (EC-2), Independence (3-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).Big Lake Schools is always looking for future employees who:
If the above attributes sound like you, we encourage you to consider becoming a Hornet!Job Summary: Under the direction of district administrators, the Building Substitute Teacher is responsible to report daily and will be assigned a substitute location which may include general education classrooms, special education classrooms, or specials classrooms. If there are no substitute needs, the building sub may be directed to report to another Big Lake school for substitution duties. Successful teachers at Big Lake Schools deliver the following:Creates Community and Builds Relationships
Establishes Routines, Rituals, and Procedures
Organizes for Engagement
Utilizes and Responds to Data/Information including the Development and Use of Assessments
Plans and Delivers Effective Instruction
Qualifications: Requires a minimum of a short call substitute license. Salary and Benefits:This position pays $225/day. Benefit information can be found in this District Benefit Guide and this Building Substitute Teacher Benefit Guide. Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.orgBig Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Description: Building Custodian Long Term SubstituteJob Summary: Perform general cleaning duties in and around school buildings; vacuum, scrub, wax, buff, and sweep floors; perform minor maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical equipment; set up tables, chairs, and other equipment for events; provide entry and access to school buildings during events; secure buildings following events; distribute supplies to offices upon delivery; remove snow from outside grounds during winter months and other grounds maintenance tasks. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three - six months of related previous experienceLicense Requirements: Special Engineer License preferred not required.Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.orgAssignment: Perform general cleaning duties in and around school buildings; perform minor maintenance tasks; set up for events; shovel snow as needed.Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00 pmSalary and Benefits: 20.00/hour. This position is not benefit eligible.
Job Summary: To substitute for an absent Cafeteria/Recess Monitor Monitor cafeteria: maintain orderliness and cleanliness of cafeteria throughout student lunch times including clearing of tables by removing trash to the appropriate container and/or wiping tabletops clean between lunch periods. Continuously walk throughout cafeteria while monitoring behavior of students as instructed by administrator; report infractions to administration. Education Training and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and verbal communication. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small student groups, parents, and other employees of the district. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Requires skill and persuasion in dealings with others both in and outside of the department. Interactions with others generally require influencing, instruction and negotiating with individuals to gain their understanding, cooperation, and action. Demonstrates and models personal productivity skills. Salary and Benefits: This position pays $16.50 per hour. This is a casual position and is not benefit eligible.
Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglake.k12.mn.us Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Job Summary: To substitute for an absent Paraeducator
Salary and Benefits: This position pays $18.50 per hour. This is a casual position and is not benefit eligible.
Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglake.k12.mn.us
Description: Paraeducator Long Term Substitute (through approximately May 1, 2026)Job Summary: Under the direction of licensed and professional instructional staff, this position provides instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of reading, math, science or other classroom subjects, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEP's. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drill for students better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies. This is a temporary position, with a tentative end date of May 1, 2026. There is the possibility that it could move to a permanent position.Qualifications: Prefer a minimum of an AA Degree; or 90 quarter college credits (60 semester credits); or a score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment exam; or a score of at least 65% accuracy on Assessment 1 and a 70% accuracy on Assessment 2 of the ParaEducator exam. Previous experience working with children or in a school setting, and/or coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavior management or related coursework is preferred.
Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.org
Starting Date: ASAP
Posting Closes: When FilledSalary: $18.50/hour. No benefits available.
Job Summary: A substitute teacher should be able to assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher in agiven day. Short and long-term substitutes may also be required to participate in staff meetings, teacher committees, and parent conferences.
About Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer.. We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty (EC-2), Independence (3-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Qualifications: Minnesota licensure (short-call, long-call, lifetime).
Salary and Benefits: This position pays $195.00 per day. This is a casual position and is not benefit eligible. Paid training available on behavior management and protocols at each school. Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.org Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Recess Monitor Location: Liberty Elementary Closing Date: Until Filled Description: Noon Monitor Job Summary: Throughout student recess time, provide assistance to the administration and teachers through monitoring the recess area: maintain safety of students during recess. License Requirements: None About Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer. We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty (EC-2), Independence (3-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Big Lake Schools is always looking for future employees who:
Description: Health Assistant - Middle School
Location; Big Lake Middle School
1.0 FTE
Position starts 03/02/2026Job Summary: Under the guidance and direction of the Licensed School Nurse, the Health Assistant is responsible for providing first aid and health care to students attending Big Lake Middle School; documenting and maintaining healthcare records and services taken within the building; providing medications to students in accordance with set policies and authorization from physicians; consults with parents, staff, students and others concerning problems or health careissues; prepares reports required of the building, district or state regarding health actions and activities.
Qualifications: A combination of education, experience, and training necessary to perform the requirements of the work. Pediatric experience is preferred.
License Requirements: No license is required but additional consideration will be given to candidates who are licensed by the State of MN as a Practical Nurse. Upon hiring the District may require the completion of various certifications while on-the-job such as CPR certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Training, and First Aid Training.
Working Conditions: Monday through Friday; Hours 7:00-3:30
Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.orgSalary and Benefits: The wage for this position is outlined on page 40 of this contract. The benefits for this position are outlined in this district benefit guide and this group benefit summary.
Closing Date: Until FilledBig Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
