Openings as of 11/14/2025
Must receive training and/or orientation from the Performing Arts Facilities Manager.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Site Supervisors with managing the day to day operation of the program sites including: ensuring the implementation of daily programming; supervising Program Assistants and Volunteers to provide students with a safe, fun, and enriching out-of-school time experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk up & down stairs while moving throughout the building. Position requires occasional lifting and occasional physical intervention with students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position will be located in rooms with students and will regularly interact with the Child Care Coordinator, Site Supervisors, district and program staff, public, parents/guardians of participating children, and children participating in programs.This is not intended to be all inclusive, other duties and responsibilities from time to time should be taken and carried out as part of your job duties and description in a positive supportive manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Position Title: School Age Care Child Care Program Assistant
Department/Building: District Wide - Baxter Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Nisswa Elementary, Riverside Elementary
Reports to: Childcare Site Supervisior and Childhood Coordinator
Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours
JOB GOAL/SUMMARY
This primary purpose of this position is to provide students with a safe, fun, and enriching out of
school time experience when they are in childcare.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
Experience: Prefer at least one year of experience caring for children
Follow policies on confidentiality and mandated reporting
Ability to mediate, problem solve, and redirect students in a positive way: motivate, support,
serve as a positive role model and be energetic, creative, active, and friendly
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Team with the Childcare Lead to assist in providing a safe, healthy, clean and inviting environment for school-age children
Work with Childcare Lead to research and plan daily activities
Participate in professional development meetings as scheduled
Direct student supervision
Develops effective working relationships with students
Support building and classroom discipline policy
Flexibility in work schedule as needed to meet childcare ratio requirements
Maintain good communication skills and cooperative working environment with other school staff.
Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies
The employee works cooperatively with the building administrators, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
Disagreements with fellow employees are addressed constructively and respectfully
Follows school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect
Help children with toileting, diapering and cleanliness
Maintain open communication with the Childcare Site Supervisor and Childcare Coordinator
Perform other duties as assigned by the Childcare Site Supervisor and Childcare Coordinator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
Sit and stand for extended periods of time, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, crawl or push up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception , and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will be located in rooms with students at different elemetnary schools and will regularly interact with the Childcare Coordinator, Childcare Site Supervisor, district and program staff, public, parents/guardians of participating children, and children participating in programs.This is not intended to be all inclusive, other duties and responsibilities from time to time should be taken and carried out as part of your job duties and description in a positive supportive manner.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Superintendent of Schools
↓
Director of Community Education
Childcare Coordinator
Childcare Site Supervisor
↓ Childcare Assitant Supervisor ↓
Childcare Program Assistant
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The internet of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job related tasks other than those specifically presented in the description. By signing below, the employee acknowledges that they currently hold the necessary qualification requirements, understand the duties and responsibilities and have the ability to perform the physical requirements as described.
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Employee Signature Date
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable and Building and Grounds Secretary Location: Washington Educational Services Building Reports to: Director of Business Services and Director of Buildings and Grounds Assignment: Temporary - Full Time (4-6 Weeks) Hours: 8 hours per day Duty Days: Mon-Friday Compensation: $17.00 per hour Non-Exempt
SECTION I: JOB GOAL / SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Business Services and Director of Building and Grounds to assist in the school district’s accounts payable, receivable and building and grounds functions, ensuring accuracy of invoices to be paid or billed and timely payment of school district expenses, maintaining accurate account balances, in conformance with school district policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work orally or in writing to staff as required.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and use calculators.
Ability to understand, apply and use computers and software applications (i.e. MS Office, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets)
Ability to problem solve job related issues.
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to district procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Attention to detail and need for accuracy.
Ability to effectively assemble, organize, prepare and maintain data for records and reports.
Flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes at the direction of more than one person.
In addition to consistent, regular attendance, the requirements listed above are representative of the characteristics necessary to perform this job successfully.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates/Technical degree in accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting and bookkeeping and record keeping.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
SECTION III: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive invoices, review and distribute for approval in a timely manner.
Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors, consultants or others as needed to reconcile.
Assists in inputting and maintaining all data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable.
Reconciles accounts payable invoices batches and processes checks, ACH and wire payments as directed.
Review statements, follow up on any past due invoices and obtain copies as needed.
Maintains accounts payable records for accurate and up-to-date filing and recordkeeping.
Hold checks for pick up.
Receive billing requests and use the information to process invoice billing.
Maintain deposit forms and order/distribute deposit books and endorsement stamps.
Submit purchase orders for Business Services and Building and Grounds departments.
Processes Building and Grounds invoices.
Assures compliance with district record retention policies.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work team.
All other duties as required or requested in the scope of the Accounts Payable/Receivable and Building and Grounds Secretary role.
SECTION IV: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENTS:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and sitting and occasionally requires standing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
Brainerd Public Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Brainerd Public Schools will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Position Title: Payroll Manager Department/Building: Washington Educational Services Building Reports to: Director of Business Services Assignment: 12 Months - Year Round - Full Time Salary Range: $ 67,928 - $85,300 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Brainerd Professionals Contract on district website) Union: Ed MN - Brainerd Professionals FLSA: Overtime Exempt BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Paid Sick & Vacation SECTION I: JOB GOAL / SUMMARY
The Payroll Manager is responsible for administering the school district's payroll function for over 1000 employees including developing reporting procedures and internal controls; implementing procedures and processes; ensuring the accuracy of payroll-related data and compliance with school district and regulatory agency requirements and guidelines. Serve as lead worker for Payroll/Finance Specialists.
SECTION II: QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and record keeping. Equivalent training and experience may be substituted.
At least five years of professional level payroll processing experience.
Ability to understand, apply and use computers and software applications (i.e. MS Office, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets). Experience using advanced Excel functions including, pivot table, vlookups, etc. is required.
Ability to analyze and apply provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with employees at all levels of the organization as well as people outside of the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with office and district staff and identify areas of efficiency and process improvement to help accomplish the goals of the department and district.
Ability to work independently with little work direction, to understand expectations, judge time needed to complete work assignments and organize his/her own work.
Ability to perform very detailed work and must have excellent mathematical ability.
Ability to learn, apply and explain district contracts, policies, procedures, rules and regulations to staff.
Experience maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel-related information and district knowledge prior to public notice.
Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, and related regulations.
Knowledge of fund accounting and bookkeeping principles.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, perform complex arithmetic operations and use calculators.
Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
Public sector payroll experience.
Experience with Skyward software
Lead worker/supervisor experience preferred.
Processes payroll information in accordance with approved collective bargaining agreements and/or employment contracts; assuring accurate program and funds distribution for timely and accurate payment of district employees.
Inputs and maintains all information into the payroll processing system regarding pay, federal and state taxes, as well as all deductions (i.e., retirement, dues).
Prepares and submits semi-monthly, quarterly and annual reports for FICA, TRA, PERA, unemployment compensation, state and federal withholding and other volunteer deductions and payments as required.
Sets up and maintains direct deposit system to ensure proper deposits of payroll checks.
Serve as lead worker for Payroll/Finance Specialists.
Manages employee payroll files ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements.
Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of school district, federal and state reporting requirements.
Implements assigned programs and projects for the purpose of conforming to administrative, state and/or federal requirements.
Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district's payroll objectives.
Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, as necessary.
Updates payroll information (e.g., changes to wages/salaries, deductions) as needed and processes retro pay.
Prepare and distribute all annual tax information (i.e., approximately 1,400 W-2 statements).
Assist with annual audits.
Reviews information regarding attendance for posting and reporting.
Authorizes special payrolls for the purpose of resolving problems and meeting special compensation requirements.
Composes a variety of materials (i.e.. reports, memos, letters, procedures, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding balances, etc.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and sitting and occasionally requires standing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
Brainerd Public Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Brainerd Public Schools will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. APPLY: Online: www.isd181.org Please include transcripts and references
Position Title: Lead Special Education Teacher (K-4) Department/Building: Riverside Elementary School (High Needs School) Reports to: Building Principal, Jill Bjorge Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year - Ongoing Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday Duty Days: 184 plus extra 9 days Salary Range: $ 46,936 - $ 90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website) Union: Ed MN FLSA: Overtime Exempt BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST
Lead Special Education Teacher Role and Responsibilities
Summary: A Special Education Lead Teacher plays a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities and ensuring they receive the appropriate resources and accommodations for academic success.
Essential job responsibilities (all positions):
Lead the creation, development, and implementation of evaluations and IEPs for students with disabilities.
Work collaboratively with parents, general education teachers, counselors, and specialists to ensure the IEPs meet the students' specific needs.
Lead and coordinate special education team meetings, including collaborating with other educators, administrators, educational assistants, and outside specialists.
Train and mentor new special education teachers (or veteran teachers using new or different to them curriculum) on instructional practices, curriculum resources, and classroom management for supporting students with disabilities
Stay informed and compliant with special education laws, such as IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
Ensure proper documentation and timelines for IEPs, assessments, and meetings.
Coordinate the use of special education resources, such as adaptive technologies, teaching assistants, and external services.
Overall, a Special Education Lead Teacher must be both a teacher and a coordinator, leading the efforts to ensure students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school.
Site-based job responsibilities: (these duties are dependent on school site and are provided here as guidelines but are not inclusive of all responsibilities).
Coordinates services, communication, program structure and relations among staff, and parents regarding special education students.
Monitors all student records.
Provides for student intake, and for due process information to staff.
Manages crisis situations, and consults about behavior interventions.
Administers student testing, as appropriate.
Act as a District Representative at IEP Meetings
Schedule and facilitate child study team meetings and departmental meetings
Attend crisis meetings
Coordinate Transitions
Manage caseload assignments
Assist with special education transportation issues, as needed
Supervise, manage and schedule paraprofessionals in conjunction with Building Principal
Manage Parent Requests for Evaluation (schedule pre-evaluation meetings with parent, school psychologist, counselor and lead special education teacher): set up Initial paperwork
MCA/MTAS coordination; scheduling and organization
Maintain resources for modifications and accommodations of students to be accessed by general education teachers
Provide training's as needed (SPED Forms, Due Process)
All other duties as assigned by administrator that is commensurate with program coordination and building needs
Position Title: Long Term Sub - Special Education Teacher - Level 3 - ASD Department/Building: Riverside Elementary School (K-4) Reports to: Building Principal Assignment: Through End of 25/26 School Year Hours: 8 per day, 7:30-3:30 M-F During School Year FLSA: Exempt BENEFITS: Sick/ESST
Position Title: Forestview Lead Maintenance Engineer Department/Building: Forestview Middle School Reports to: Director of Building & Grounds Position Duty Days/Contract: 12 months, 8 hour days Link to Union Contract Salary Range: $16.29-$29.60 per hour
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Food Services - Assistant Cook Location: Site Varies Assignment: 2024-2025 School Year - Ongoing Hours: 4 hours per day Duty Days: 169 duty days per school year Compensation: $13.52 -$16.32 per hour (Based on education and/or experience; wages outlined in the Food Service Master Agreement located on district website) Non-Exempt Pro-rated Benefits including paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN Brainerd - Food Services ESP
Position Title: Assistant Cook Department/Building: Forestview Middle School (High Volume Site) Reports to: Director of Nutrition Services Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year Hours: 6.5 per day, Monday through Friday Salary Range: $ 13.52 -18.36 (Based on certification and experience; wages outlined in the Food Services Contract located on district website) Union: Education Minnesota Brainerd FLSA: Non-Exempt BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Paid Holiday, Sick/ESST & Personal Leave
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS: Title: Substitute Special Education Assistnat Location: Opportunites available district wide Compensation: $15.00 per hour JOB SUMMARY: In the absence of the Special Education Paraprofessional, the substitute will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
Position Title: ASL Interpreter Department/Building: Brainerd High School Reports to: Building Principal Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday Salary Range: $27.85 - $33.82 (Based on education and experience and Certification; wages outlined in the Interpreters Contract located on district website) Union: AFSCME FLSA: Non-Exempt BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Paid Sick and Personal Leave
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Building Nurse Location: Warrior Early Learning Center (WELC) Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year - Ongoing Hours: 7.5 hours per day Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $24.06 - $25.96 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) FLSA: Non-Exempt Full Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA Pension, 403b and paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to deliver health services in a school building. The building nurse will treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Apply online: www.isd181.org
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Behavior Management Specialist - DCD Location: Brainerd High School Reports To: Building Principal - Karrie Boser Assignment: 2024-2025 School Year - Ongoing Hours: 8 hours per day Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $20.68 - $21.74 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Behavior Management Specialist Handbook located on district website) FLSA - Non-Exempt Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave Union: Non Union
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Behavior Management Specialist - Nisswa Elementary School (K-5) Reports To: Molly Raske, Principal Salary: $20.68 - $21.74 per hour per Behavior Management / Student Support Specialist Handbook (Non-Union Position) Link to Handbook Training: Ongoing throughout the school year and as needed Time: 8 hours per day Monday-Friday, during school year Assignment: 174 Duty Days Union - Unrepresented FLSA: Non-Exempt Full Benefit Eligible - Health, Dental, Vision, PERA, 403B, Life, Paid Sick/ESST and Personal Leave
Position Title: Educational Assistant for Enrichment and Extracurricular Support
Department/Building: Vary
Reports to: Community Education
Position Duty Days: As needed basis, hours vary ?Salary Range: $16.50-$18.40 per hour
This position will support students with identified disabilities who are participating in enrichment or extracurricular, out-of-school time activities.
Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.
Assist student(s) in individual and group settings.
Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IFSP/IEP.
Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.
Supervise student(s) as needed and during break times to ensure student safety.
Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
Maintain confidentiality
Work cooperatively with instructor or coach and follow class or activity structure.
Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification)
Experience working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or mild behavioral needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
Ability to assist students in individual or group settings.
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
JOB TITLE: Special Education Assistant LEVEL: 5-8 REPORTS TO: Principal SALARY: Per Education Assistant Contract START DATE: 8/25/2025 HOURS: 7:30 - 3:30 Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) Non-Exempt Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant 3 EBD Level III positions avaialable. Must be willing to train in Handle With Care. JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
JOB TITLE: Special Education Assistant LEVEL: 5-8 REPORTS TO: Principal SALARY: Per Education Assistant Contract START DATE: 8/25/2025 HOURS: 7:30 - 3:30 Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) Non-Exempt Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant Level III setting must be willing to train in Handle With Care. JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
JOB TITLE: Special Education Assistant (ASD & DCD) LEVEL: 5-8 REPORTS TO: Principal SALARY: Per Education Assistant Contract START DATE: 8/25/2025 HOURS: ASD-7.25, DCD-7 Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) Non-Exempt Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant Must be willing to train in Handle With Care. JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Educational Assistant Location: Lincoln Education Center Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year - Ongoing Start Date: 08/26/2025 Hours: 7.5 hours per day Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) FLSA: Non-Exempt Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave, health, dental, vision, life & 403b Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Educational Assistant-EBD/ASD Location: Riverside Elementary School Assignment: 2025-2026 School Year (One Year Only) Hours: 7.5 hours per day (Full Time) Duty Days: 173 duty days per school year Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website) FLSA: Non-Exempt Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD , PERA, 403b, and paid sick and personal leave Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.