Openings as of 8/8/2026
Lifeguard Posting # 4352 Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise swimming lesson, youth swim camps, and open swim times. This includes some Saturday mornings and weekday evenings. Qualifications:
Rate of Pay: $20 per hour Position is not benefit eligible. Schedule: Various needs from October 2025-May 2026. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jodi Gadient, Community Education Coordinator, 763-528-4512 or gadientj@colheight.k12.mn.us Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us
Mini Adventures Child Care AssistantPosting # 4473Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking a Mini Adventures Child Care Assistant.Position is available to start ASAPSchedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PMPay: $16.54 / hourPosition is not eligible for insurance benefits. To be considered for this position Interested applicants MUST apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Major Responsibilities:The Mini Adventures Assistant works as part of a team to engage and interact with children ages 3 to 5 years old. The mini adventures assistant works as a team member to ensure children are in a safe environment. This position helps children increase their skills and meet their goals in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Qualifications:
Education Assistant Pool 2026-2027 School YearPosting # 4417Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking applications for Education Assistants! Salary Range: $24.60-$25.63 per hour depending on the Education Assistant Category Schedule: Typically 6.5 hours / day (32.5 / week, benefit eligible)Calendar: 183 days / year, follows school year (September - June), and includes mid-year breaksThe district offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, disability coverage along with retirement savings options.Benefit Information: https://heightsnet.colheights.k12.mn.us/benefits Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, 763-528-4540, godfreys@colheights.k12.mn.us.Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Major Responsibilities: Performs intermediate human support work assisting students with daily assignments and responsibilities of individual education plans; helping students with social and academic skills; assisting teachers in the classroom; interacting with children, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal and Teacher.Qualifications: Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota's standard: A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full time enrollment as determined by the institution attended;
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An Associate's degree; or Minnesota's standard: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree;
A demonstration, through a formal state academic assessment:
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to deal effectively with students, parents and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, parents, students and associates.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED with coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavioral management, or related field and minimal experience assisting students or learners to interpret and complete assigned responsibilities, acting as a job coach or mentor, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.Physical RequirementsThis work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).Special Requirements
Assistant Speech CoachPosting #4445 Internal Posting dates: 6/3/26-6/10/26External Posting dates: 6/18/26-until filled
Position begins: December 2026 Salary: Stipend up to $1900.08 Accountable to: Head Speech Coach Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Director, at hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.us or 763 528 4511. Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Primary Responsibilities:To assist the Head Speech Coach in the selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all students assigned to the Assistant Coach by the Head Coach.
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions
Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a coaching capacity, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Assistant Adapted Soccer CoachPosting# 4455
Position begins Fall 2026 Salary: Stipend up to $2533.44
Internal Posting Dates: 6/15/26-6/23/26 Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Athletic Director, 763-528-4509, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.usAccountable to the Head Coach and the Activities Director
General Definition of WorkPerforms intermediate administrative work assisting the head coach in the selection, instruction, and conditioning ofathletes assigned to the assistant coach by the head coach, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Head Coach. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential FunctionsCoordinates, manages and facilitates school based youth sports.Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members.Promotes positive communication between coaches, parents, students, and outside agencies.Integrates goals and standards of Columbia Heights schools into the sport programs and events.Completes continuing education courses, meetings, and events.Communicates and implements the head coaches vision for the program.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of first aid, CPR and treatment and care of injuries; comprehensive knowledge of schoolboard policies related to sporting and extra-curricular programs; comprehensive knowledge of applicable state rules,regulations and standards; comprehensive knowledge of district policies, manuals, programs, processes and procedures;thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of financial records; generalknowledge of school forms and records; thorough skill developing and evaluation student based athlete statistics;thorough skill monitoring and adapting budget information into sport related programs; general skill using andmonitoring the safety of standard sport related equipment; general skill operating CPR, AED and standard first aidequipment; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to maintain and enhance knowledge of sport and generalcoaching techniques through continuing education; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to displaysportsmanship, poise, self-control, sense of fairness and judgment and healthy role-modeling; ability to showleadership, motivational and communication skills when dealing with students; ability to demonstrate knowledge ofpolicies, procedures, and guidelines for assigned sport set forth by various third party agencies; ability to demonstratean understanding of school district and board policies, goals and strategy when developing sport vision, mission andgoals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with people with varying levels of Englishcapability; ability to maintain composure and display problem solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, coaches, administrators, students and the general public.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a coaching capacity, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Assistant Volleyball Coach - Columbia AcademyPosting # 4457Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Volleyball Coach to work at Columbia Academy.Internal Posting dates: 6/22/26-6/29/26
External Posting dates: 7/8/26-until filledPosition begins Fall 2026 Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Director, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.us Salary: Stipend up to $1900.08 Accountable to the Head Coach and the Activities Director.General Definition of WorkPerforms intermediate administrative work assisting the head coach in the selection, instruction, and conditioning ofathletes assigned to the assistant coach by the head coach, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performedunder the moderate supervision of the Head Coach. Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of first aid, CPR and treatment and care of injuries; comprehensive knowledge of schoolboard policies related to sporting and extra-curricular programs; comprehensive knowledge of applicable state rules,regulations and standards; comprehensive knowledge of district policies, manuals, programs, processes and procedures;thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of financial records; generalknowledge of school forms and records; thorough skill developing and evaluation student based athlete statistics;thorough skill monitoring and adapting budget information into sport related programs; general skill using andmonitoring the safety of standard sport related equipment; general skill operating CPR, AED and standard first aidequipment; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to maintain and enhance knowledge of sport and generalcoaching techniques through continuing education; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to displaysportsmanship, poise, self-control, sense of fairness and judgment and healthy role-modeling; ability to showleadership, motivational and communication skills when dealing with students; ability to demonstrate knowledge ofpolicies, procedures, and guidelines for assigned sport set forth by various third party agencies; ability to demonstratean understanding of school district and board policies, goals and strategy when developing sport vision, mission andgoals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with people with varying levels of Englishcapability; ability to maintain composure and display problem solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with associates, coaches, administrators, students and the general public.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a coaching capacity, or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Head Girls Synchronized Swimming CoachJob Posting #4446Start Date: Spring 2027Internal Posting dates: 6/8/26-6/15/26External Posting dates: 6/18/26-until filled
Salary: Stipend up to $4433.52Accountable to: Activities DirectorPrimary Objective: To coordinate the selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes at all levels in your sport. Positively contribute to the education of each student-athlete in said program. Be the primary catalyst for developing, communicating, and implementing a clear vision for the program under your direction. Qualifications: 1. Possess a valid Minnesota coaching Certificate, or be a certified teacher.2. Have ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.3. Have a substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, have a willingness to continually examine new procedures and theories pertinent to the sport.4. Develop a positive relationship with the coaches and leaders of the youth program for your sport and provide assistance to them when appropriate.5. Develop a positive relationship with the athletes participating in the youth programs for your sport.6. Coaches should exhibit evidence of the following: excellent sportsmanship, poise and self-control, sense of fairness and judgment, healthy role-modeling, leadership skills, ability to discipline, exceptional motivational skills, and excellent communication skills.7. To know and administer the policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth in the Columbia Heights Handbook, the North Suburban Conference Bylaws and the MSHSL policies for your sport8. To provide for the health, safety, and well-being of team members9. To adhere to the start and end dates for your sport Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/ Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Athletic Director, 763-528-4509, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.
Head Boys Soccer CoachPosting # 4450Internal Posting Dates: 6/10/26-6/17/26External Posting Dates: 6/18/26-until filled
Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Manager, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.usPosition begins Fall 2026 Salary: Stipend up to $2850.12 Accountable to the Activities Manager.Primary Objective: To coordinate the selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes at all levels in your sport. Positively contribute to the education of each student-athlete in said program. Be the primary catalyst for developing, communicating, and implementing a clear vision for the program under your direction. Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of first aid, CPR and treatment and care of injuries; comprehensive knowledge of schoolboard policies related to sporting and extra-curricular programs; comprehensive knowledge of applicable state rules,regulations and standards; comprehensive knowledge of district policies, manuals, programs, processes and procedures;thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of financial records; generalknowledge of school forms and records; thorough skill developing and evaluation student based athlete statistics;thorough skill monitoring and adapting budget information into sport related programs; general skill using andmonitoring the safety of standard sport related equipment; general skill operating CPR, AED and standard first aidequipment; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to maintain and enhance knowledge of sport and generalcoaching techniques through continuing education; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to displaysportsmanship, poise, self-control, sense of fairness and judgment and healthy role-modeling; ability to showleadership, motivational and communication skills when dealing with students; ability to demonstrate knowledge ofpolicies, procedures, and guidelines for assigned sport set forth by various third party agencies; ability to demonstratean understanding of school district and board policies, goals and strategy when developing sport vision, mission andgoals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with people with varying levels of Englishcapability; ability to maintain composure and display problem solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with associates, coaches, administrators, students and the general public.
Head Boys Middle School Basketball CoachPosting #4439Internal Posting dates: 5/18/26-5/26/26
External Posting dates: 6/1/26-until filledPosition begins: January 2027Salary: Stipend up to $2850.12Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/ Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Manager, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Primary Objective: To coordinate the selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes at all levels in your sport. Positively contribute to the education of each student-athlete in said program. Be the primary catalyst for developing, communicating, and implementing a clear vision for the program under your direction. Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Head Girls Middle School Basketball CoachPosting #4440Internal Posting dates: 5/18/26-5/26/26
External Posting dates: 6/1/26-until filledPosition begins October 2026Salary: Stipend up to $2850.12Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/ Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Manager, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Primary Objective: To coordinate the selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes at all levels in your sport. Positively contribute to the education of each student-athlete in said program. Be the primary catalyst for developing, communicating, and implementing a clear vision for the program under your direction. Qualifications/Responsibilities:
HS Play DirectorPosting # 4443Responsibilities: Direct and lead the Columbia Heights High School Spring Play.Internal Posting dates: 5/29/26 - 6/5/26External Posting dates: 6/18/26-until filled
Position begins Spring 2027
Pay Rate: Stipend up to $3166.80Interested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Director, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.usSalary: Stipend per Teacher Master AgreementAccountable to the Head Coach and the Activities Director.
Food Service Substitute - District-WidePosting #4466Position information:
Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, the food service substitute performs a variety of duties and tasks involved in the preparation, set-up, serving and operation of food/serving lines. The food service substitute assists in cleaning, sanitizing, storing and maintaining cafeteria areas. Qualifications: • Requires high school diploma or GED.• Requires SNA certification within three years. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Pam Haupt, Food Services Manager, 763-528-4527 or hauptp@colheights.k12.mn.us.Interested applicants must apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.General Definition of WorkPerforms intermediate semiskilled work preparing, cooking and serving food in accordance with the menu, cleaning and maintaining kitchen and lunchroom, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Cook Manager.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing, serving and storing food and food supplies and sanitizing food preparation equipment on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; general knowledge of USDA rules and regulations; general skill using a computer and applicable hardware and software; general skill using standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to work while standing and under high temperature conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a high capacity food preparation environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical RequirementsThis work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and lifting and frequently walking, speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Long Term Substitute EL Teacher at Valley View Elementary.Posting # 4467Major Responsibilities: Long Term Substitute Teacher at Valley View Elementary for EL teacher starting Fall of 2026. Complete an online application via the Kelly Service website https://www.mykelly.com/open-interest/education?GAKUSCID=GA1.1.118507666.1750958590Candidates do not need to complete the Columbia Heights Public Schools online application.Qualifications: Requires valid MN teaching license in English as a Second Language.
For questions or additional information about becoming a substitute in our school district, contact Kelly Services https://www.mykelly.com/find-jobs/ or 866.KELLY4U.
Posting Dates: 7/15/2026 - until filled
Elementary Teacher Pool - Highland ElementaryPosting # 4442Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting applications for Elementary Teachers to work at Highland Elementary School starting August 2026. External Posting Dates: 5/27/26-until filledQuestions regarding this position should be directed to Michele Janke, Elementary School Principal, 763-528-4405 or jankem@colheights.k12.mn.us.
Link to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771444689/colheightsk12mnus/kgt1sml5ejodlnstctca/2025-2027TeacherMasterAgreement.pdf Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Major ResponsibilitiesPerforms difficult professional work teaching in an elementary instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in teaching, or related field teaching and working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirements
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of district rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. Physical RequirementsThis work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Valley View Elementary School Teacher Building Substitute (26-27 school year)Posting # 4434Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting internal applications for a Valley View Building Teacher Substitute for the 26-27 school year.Internal Posting Dates: 5/5/2026-5/12/2026Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jason Kuhlman, Elementary School Principal, kuhlmanj@colheights.k12.mn.us. Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Link to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771444689/colheightsk12mnus/kgt1sml5ejodlnstctca/2025-2027TeacherMasterAgreement.pdfMajor ResponsibilitiesPerforms difficult professional work teaching in an elementary instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in teaching, or related field teaching and working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirements
ECSE Teacher (26-27 School Year) Posting # 4433Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting internal applications for an ECSE Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year.Internal Posting Dates: 5/4/26-5/11/26
External Posting Dates 5/19/26-until filledLink to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771444689/colheightsk12mnus/kgt1sml5ejodlnstctca/2025-2027TeacherMasterAgreement.pdfQuestions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, 763-528-4540, godfreys@colheights.k12.mn.us.Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Major Responsibilities: Special Ed Teacher to serve students on IEP's at Columbia Heights Public Schools.
General Definition of WorkPerforms intermediate professional work preparing and providing training and instruction to students with disabilities, individually and in groups; motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; monitoring progress in accordance with IEP's, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Student Services. Occasional oversight is exercised over Educational Assistants. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public. Education and Experience
Special Requirements
Physical RequirementsThis work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires standing, sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids and occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Education Teacher Pool (26-27 School Year)Posting # 4395Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting applications for potential Special Education Teacher positions we anticipate for the coming school year (2026-2027).
Internal Posting 3/25/26-4/1/26
Positions begin August 2026 Link to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771444689/colheightsk12mnus/kgt1sml5ejodlnstctca/2025-2027TeacherMasterAgreement.pdf Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, 763-528-4540, godfreys@colheights.k12.mn.us.Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.Major Responsibilities: Special Ed Teacher to serve students on IEP's at Columbia Heights Public Schools.
Night Custodian (High School)Posting # 4419Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).Location: CHHSSchedule/hours are: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Salary and Benefit Information ($19.70 - $29.50):https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733433275/colheightsk12mnus/q3lzidejbugjsjbzr8jo/CustodialMasterAgreement2024-2026.pdfInternal posting period: 3/27/26-4/6/26External posting period: 4/13/26-until flledInterested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usQuestions regarding this position should be directed to James Phillippi, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, phillipj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Manager of Buildings and Grounds and the guidance of District Lead Custodian, the Custodian performs general cleaning within assigned areas, hallways, restrooms, gyms, and school areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and work assignments in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. The Custodian assists building personnel in the loading and unloading of district materials, food items and deliveries; relocation of desks, chairs, equipment during building moves; and providing support services for day and evening school activities within Columbia Heights Schools. Responsible for maintaining facility grounds, athletic fields, parking lots, and playgrounds of Columbia Heights Schools. Duties and responsibilities also include removing snow and ice; caring for district lawns, preparing athletic fields for sporting events; and maintaining district grounds equipment. Custodians may assist skilled maintenance technicians or personnel in the conduct of skilled maintenance repairs or can be expected to perform routine and unskilled repairs or scheduled maintenance tasks within the building of assignment. Qualifications:
General Definition of WorkPerforms manual work cleaning and maintaining school building interiors, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Manager - Buildings and Grounds. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; general knowledge of material safety data sheets; some knowledge of heating and cooling systems; skill reading assembly diagrams and material safety data sheets; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read and understand basic English direction; ability to work in a fairly independent environment with little or no supervision; ability to work with a varied group of people coming from different backgrounds; ability to be thorough and clean when working; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and other community members. Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical RequirementsThis work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and climbing or balancing; work requires close vision and color perception; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special Requirements
Night Custodian (Valley View Elementary School)Posting #4451Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).Salary and Benefit Information:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733433275/colheightsk12mnus/q3lzidejbugjsjbzr8jo/CustodialMasterAgreement2024-2026.pdfhttps://heightsnet.colheights.k12.mn.us/benefitsLocation: Valley View Elementary SchoolSchedule/hours are: Monday - Friday: 2:00pm to 10:00pmInternal posting period: 6/11/26-6/18/26External posting period: 7/8/26-until filledInterested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usQuestions regarding this position should be directed to James Phillippi, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, phillipj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Manager of Buildings and Grounds and the guidance of District Lead Custodian, the Custodian performs general cleaning within assigned areas, hallways, restrooms, gyms, and school areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and work assignments in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. The Custodian assists building personnel in the loading and unloading of district materials, food items and deliveries; relocation of desks, chairs, equipment during building moves; and providing support services for day and evening school activities within Columbia Heights Schools. Responsible for maintaining facility grounds, athletic fields, parking lots, and playgrounds of Columbia Heights Schools. Duties and responsibilities also include removing snow and ice; caring for district lawns, preparing athletic fields for sporting events; and maintaining district grounds equipment. Custodians may assist skilled maintenance technicians or personnel in the conduct of skilled maintenance repairs or can be expected to perform routine and unskilled repairs or scheduled maintenance tasks within the building of assignment. Qualifications:
Day Custodian/Engineer (CHHS)Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).External Posting Period 6/23/2026 - until filledInterested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usSalary and Benefit Information ($19.70 - $29.50):https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733433275/colheightsk12mnus/q3lzidejbugjsjbzr8jo/CustodialMasterAgreement2024-2026.pdfhttps://heightsnet.colheights.k12.mn.us/benefitsQuestions regarding this position should be directed to James Phillipi, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, phillipj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential FunctionsSweeps, strips, buffs, waxes, or dust mops assigned areas, cleans carpets.Empties trash receptacles, removes trash from buildings.Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills, and other woodwork; cleans windows.Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains and other high use surfaces.Cleans spills and sanitizes areas.Cleans lockers, walls, and other areas; removes graffiti.Changes light bulbs and ballasts.Opens and secures building.Performs systematic cleaning of facilities.Sets up and removes bleachers, chairs, desks, or other equipment for various functions and/or events.Monitors smoke and fire alarm and heating and cooling systems.Performs general maintenance and repairs as needed.Performs boiler room preventative maintenance and chemical balancing.Performs light carpentry and painting.Performs minor plumbing repairs.Fills in for lead when the lead is absent.Attends work regularly and arrives on time.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; general knowledge of material safety data sheets;some knowledge of heating and cooling systems; skill reading assembly diagrams and material safety data sheets;ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read and understand basic Englishdirection; ability to work in a fairly independent environment with little or no supervision; ability to work with a variedgroup of people coming from different backgrounds; ability to be thorough and clean when working; ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and other community members.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical RequirementsThis work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force;work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms andpushing or pulling, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting andrepetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and climbing or balancing; work requires close vision and colorperception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word andconveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceiveinformation at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or tomake fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspectioninvolving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within armslength, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure tothe risk of electrical shock, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes orairborne particles and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires working in high, precariousplaces, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to vibration andexposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work isgenerally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).Special RequirementsFirst Class Boilers License within three months.CPO License within three months.Experience working in a multi-cultural setting with diverse groups of people preferred.Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also beconsidered.Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
Night Custodian (High School)Posting # 4464Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).Location: CHHSSchedule/hours are: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Salary and Benefit Information ($19.70 - $29.50):https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733433275/colheightsk12mnus/q3lzidejbugjsjbzr8jo/CustodialMasterAgreement2024-2026.pdfInternal posting period: 7/9/26-7/16/26External posting period: 7/21/26-until filledInterested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usQuestions regarding this position should be directed to James Phillippi, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, phillipj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Manager of Buildings and Grounds and the guidance of District Lead Custodian, the Custodian performs general cleaning within assigned areas, hallways, restrooms, gyms, and school areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and work assignments in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. The Custodian assists building personnel in the loading and unloading of district materials, food items and deliveries; relocation of desks, chairs, equipment during building moves; and providing support services for day and evening school activities within Columbia Heights Schools. Responsible for maintaining facility grounds, athletic fields, parking lots, and playgrounds of Columbia Heights Schools. Duties and responsibilities also include removing snow and ice; caring for district lawns, preparing athletic fields for sporting events; and maintaining district grounds equipment. Custodians may assist skilled maintenance technicians or personnel in the conduct of skilled maintenance repairs or can be expected to perform routine and unskilled repairs or scheduled maintenance tasks within the building of assignment. Qualifications:
Night Custodian (Highland Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School)Posting # 4465Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).Location: Highland Elementary/Valley View ElementarySchedule/hours are: Monday - Friday: 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Salary and Benefit Information ($19.70 - $29.50):https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733433275/colheightsk12mnus/q3lzidejbugjsjbzr8jo/CustodialMasterAgreement2024-2026.pdfInternal posting: 7/9/26-7/16/26
External posting: 7/21/26-until filledInterested applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.usQuestions regarding this position should be directed to James Phillipe, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, phillipj@colheights.k12.mn.usInterviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Manager of Buildings and Grounds and the guidance of District Lead Custodian, the Custodian performs general cleaning within assigned areas, hallways, restrooms, gyms, and school areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and work assignments in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. The Custodian assists building personnel in the loading and unloading of district materials, food items and deliveries; relocation of desks, chairs, equipment during building moves; and providing support services for day and evening school activities within Columbia Heights Schools. Responsible for maintaining facility grounds, athletic fields, parking lots, and playgrounds of Columbia Heights Schools. Duties and responsibilities also include removing snow and ice; caring for district lawns, preparing athletic fields for sporting events; and maintaining district grounds equipment. Custodians may assist skilled maintenance technicians or personnel in the conduct of skilled maintenance repairs or can be expected to perform routine and unskilled repairs or scheduled maintenance tasks within the building of assignment. Qualifications:
Attendance Specialist Posting # 4475Calendar: 184 days per year Schedule/hours: 6.5 hours per day, M-FPay rate $27.50 per hour - Benefit eligibleExternal Posting: 8/6/2026-until filledQuestions regarding this position should be directed to Tara Thukral, Assistant Superintendent, 763-528-4533 or thukralt@colheights.k12.mn.usInterested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work collecting student attendance, academic and behavior data, making referrals to appropriate personnel, attending relevant meetings, facilitating and coordinating student case communication, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Assistant Superintendent.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works with individual students who have been identified as homeless and their guardians to improve student success.Regularly tracks levels of assigned students' success.Facilitates communication and proactive problem solving at the student level and between home and school.Assists students in accessing academic tutoring.Connects families to resources to prevent chronic absenteeism.Collaborates with social workers.Supports attendance teams as needed.Conducts focus groups in secondary schools.Collects and reports quarterly progress.Attends relevant meetings for assigned student cases.Consults with school team to monitor students' response to intervention.Collects, enters and communicates data related to student progress.Participates in building problem solving teams.Monitors assigned student attendance and progress in school.Connects with assigned students and families.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough skill operating standard office equipment and related hardware and software; ability to track and report student mental health, attendance, progress and well-being; ability to plan and coordinate workload; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, administrators and the general public.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in psychology, preferred, or related field and minimal experience working with individual students and their guardians to improve student success, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling 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).
