Career Opportunities
Below are the current open positions for Hinckley Finlayson School district. Select the plus to see more details related to each job.
Leadership Roles
Teacher Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION: Hinckley Elementary School is seeking a 1.0 Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed. We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise. Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current MN Licensure in Special Education for DCD preferred
Current MN Licensure in Special Education for any other field will be considered
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
• Work with a variety of students within any disability area
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to create thorough lesson plans and implement them effectively
• Must be able to do assessments for purposes of determining special education eligibility
• Must have good data collection expertise and the ability to monitor student progress
• Must be a good collaborator and team player
• Must be able to work with and supervise paraprofessionals
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application material would include a cover letter, a resume, transcripts, license and 3 letters of recommendation. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please send application materials to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
Posting open until March 3, 2025.
Job Summary: Hinckley Elementary School is looking for an ECSE teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position. Candidates plan for, develop and implement individualized education programs and instruction in academic areas in collaboration with other educational professionals and administrators. Candidates work collaboratively with special services team members to support the needs of children from birth to K.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess an ECSE Minnesota teaching
Salary: Determined by Master Agreement. Strong benefit package and professional development offered.
Application Procedure: Application materials include a cover letter, a resume, transcripts, MN Licensure and 3 letters of recommendation. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please send application materials to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
Posting open until March 3, 2025.
Date of Availability: August 21, 2025
Date Closing: February 28, 2025
Job Description
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a Health/Physical Education/DAPE/Driver’s Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This position will teach 9th graders in Physical Education, Health and Driver’s Education as well as DAPE classes. Preference will be given to the person who holds a Health Teaching License, a Physical Education and DAPE Teaching License and a Driver’s Education Teaching License.
Qualifications
* Health Teaching License
* Physical Education Teaching License
* Driver’s Education Teaching License
* Development Adaptive Physical Education Teaching License
Institution Description
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed. We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise. Now offering robotics and engineering programs, as well as College in Schools (CIS), advanced World Language programs and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to support our students’ educational growth. Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.
Job Description
* Develops and administers Health/Phy Ed/Driver’s Ed curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.
* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district.
* Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
* Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in PLCs and other monthly meetings.
Salary
Salary based on Master Agreement.
Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume, license, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendations. Application materials can be emailed to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
1.0 FTE Math Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year
Hinckley-Finlayson High School
Date of Availability: August 21, 2025
Date Closing: February 28, 2025
Job Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a Math Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
Qualifications
5-8 and 9-12 Mathematics endorsement.
experience working with both middle school and high school students.
Institution Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed. We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise. Now offering robotics and engineering programs, as well as College in Schools (CIS), advanced World Language programs and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to support our students’ educational growth. Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.
Job Description
Develops and administers Math curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in PLCs and other monthly meetings.
Salary
Salary based on the Master Agreement.
Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume, license, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation. Application materials can be emailed to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
2025-26 Theater Arts, 0.28 FTE – Hinckley-Finlayson Public Schools
Date of Availability: August 21, 2025
Date Closing: February 28, 2025
License Required: Minnesota K-12 or 5-12 Theater Arts
Institution Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed. We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise. Now offering robotics and engineering programs, as well as College in Schools (CIS), advanced World Language programs and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to support our students’ educational growth. Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to teach 7th and 8th grade Theater Class.
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Communicates regularly with parents via Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
Participating in building and department meetings and workshops in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
Integration of technology into instruction.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
Demonstrated ability to operate necessary classroom technology.
Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents and the community.
Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor and the community
Salary:
Per Master Agreement.
Application Procedure:
Please email a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
Support Staff Positions
Hinckley-Finlayson High School and the Pine County Transition Program are looking for paraprofessionals for this program for the 2024-25 school year.
This position will work with students in our special education transition program with our 18 – 22 year old students. This position supervises students in the community at volunteer worksites as well as provides academic support in the classroom. This position is 5.5 hours/day from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. The starting salary for this position is $17.98 an hour.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal and guidance of the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraprofessional represents a broad grouping of varied positions providing instructional support, personal care and assistance to young adults in various programs and having varied special needs.
Paras assigned to the Pine County Transition Program are expected to work with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Depending upon student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of transition skill subjects, daily living skills, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEPs. Staff assigned to this role also provide assistance and support in terms of implementing curriculum to the special needs of each student by clearly repeating directions at the level the student understands, encouraging cooperation in classroom activities, communicating expectations, and modifying tasks into smaller steps, and assisting students with mobility, adaptive, or other special needs. Lifting and assisting with personal care routines may also be required.
Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume and 2 letters of recommendation. A two year degree is required, but passing the Parapro test is also an option. The ParaPro test can be taken here and ISD2165 will reimburse for this testing fee after a 90 day probationary period. Please send application materials to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org
Posting open until March 10, 2025.
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is looking for a Program Para-Professional. The position involves attending classes with the student and providing both homework support as well as some behavioral support. This position is 6.25 hours a day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). The position is 5.25 hours a day on Wednesdays due to early release. The starting salary for this position is $17.98 an hour.
Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume, transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation. A two year degree is required, but passing the Parapro test is also an option. The ParaPro test can be taken here and ISD2165 will reimburse for this testing fee after a 90 day probationary period.. Application materials can be emailed to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org. Posting open until March 10, 2025.
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is looking for a Cook’s Assistant for the 2024-25 school year. This position is Monday through Friday, at 3.75 hours per day. This position starts at 9:30 a.m. Job duties include, but are not limited to: cooking, baking, preparing lunches for HFHS students and staff. This position also serves these meals. The candidate for this position will be assisting the cook with executing meal service. Some job duties will need to be executed to the dishwasher as needed. A ServSafe Certification, which is a safe food handling certificate, is required within 90 days of the hiring date. Starting salary is $17.36/hour. Posting open until March 7, 2025. For an application, please call Julie at 320 384 6277 or email at julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
Hinckley Elementary School is seeking a para-professional for the 2024-25 school year. The applicant hired for this position will work with students who have academic or behavioral needs. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be willing to work collaboratively within a team and be able to think on their toes. Required qualifications include a 2-year college degree OR the ability to successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. Experience working with young children and/or with students who have some needs is preferred. The starting wage would be $17.98 an hour,with the potential to go up from there, depending on school experience. The hours for the positions are 6.25 hours a day (Wednesday is 5.25 hours) and the position is needed 5 days a week. Posting open until February 24, 2025.
Application materials would include a cover letter, a resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Please submit to Julie Nelson, HR, at julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
Please contact Bonnie Scullard, HES Principal, at bscullard@isd2165.org if you have additional questions.
Transportation
Hinckley-Finlayson Public Schools are looking for Bus Drivers and offering a $1000 sign on bonus to those applicants who are fully licensed!
Please contact Transportation Supervisor, Bruce Beckman, at 320-384-0434 or brucebeckman@isd2165.org with questions or for an application. Applications can also be picked up in the District Office.
Hinckley-Finlayson Public Schools is looking for Sub Bus Drivers and Sub Type 3 Drivers with growth potential. Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid MN driver’s license with a good driving record.
Sub Bus Driver – $50.00 / route
Type 3 Driver – $17.98 / hour
Please contact Transportation Supervisor, Bruce Beckman, at 320-384-0434 or brucebeckman@isd2165.org
