Jackson County Central Employment Opportunities
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Custodians - needed now!
Head Custodian needed at the High School in Jackson - 40 hours per week
Custodian needed at Riverside in Jackson - 40 hours per week
Position is year-round (260 days per year) with benefits including health insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave, earned safe and sick leave, and clothing reimbursement. All employees participate in PERA for retirement. Summers - work 4 - 10 hour days!!
Hours are generally Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work. $16 for Custodian and $17.50 for Head Custodian with differential for evenings ($1.10 more per hour for hours worked after 5pm), weekends (1 1/2 time for Saturday overtime and double time for Sunday overtime) and special licenses (stackable).
Long Term Substitutes needed!
Long term substitutes needed at Riverside Elementary School this spring! 6 week positions available.
Pay for long term substitutes is $263.59 per day (for more than 20 days worked)
Regular daily substitute rate is $165 per day
Apply today ! Join a great team!
MN Teaching license is required through PELSB - licenses are available with a bachelor's degree!
Teacher
Teaching openings for 26-27:
Math Teacher (HS) (1.0 FTE)
Math Teacher (MS) (1.0 FTE)
English Teacher (1.0 FTE) - offer pending
Science Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Special Education Teacher (HS) (1.0 FTE)
Preschool Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE)
ELL Teacher (.5 FTE)
You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team. Pay will be based on experience and education. Starting pay for a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree is $49,713 along with a generous benefits package. Starting salary with a Master's degree is $54,926. Pay increases with experience and additional credits of education (+10 credits, +20 credits, +30 credits).
A Minnesota teaching license is required. You can obtain a Minnesota teaching license at PELSB.
Positions will close April 24 or earlier (may fill earlier so apply soon)!
Apply today for this position!!!
Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessional needed at the Middle School in Lakefield - apply today! Deadline: 4/15/26 or until filled.
Paraprofessional needed at the Riverside Elementary and the High School in Jackson for the 2025-26 school year.
All Paras must be highly qualified. If you do not have 60 college credits, an assessment will be given.
Pay is $15 per hour. Hours are 7.25-7.75 hours per day Monday through Friday during the school year
Food Service
The Middle School is looking for a Food Service Assistant. Hours: 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday starting at $13/hr
Riverside is hiring a Food Service Assistant Head Cook. Hours: 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday starting at $15/hr
Daycare
Daycare Assistants needed at the Lakefield facility. 18 years or older preferred. 10-15 hours per week (hours vary between 6:30am-5:30pm). $12 / hour.
Join a great team!!
Payroll Clerk
This position is responsible for all aspects of payroll. Enters and codes leave for all employees. Initiates, calculates, verifies, and completes all payrolls in a timely fashion. Enters edits, adjustments and setup items in timeclock plus. Exports data between systems. Maintains and updates all employee payroll information. Prepares withholding checks and verifies balances in general ledger accounts. Enters garnishments, levies and child support payments. Calculates, verifies, and completes all state, federal, employee, and other reports as required. Prepares quarterly and year end reports. Maintains information on all payroll programs such as insurance, flexible benefits, various voluntary withholdings, etc. Submits transfers for flexible account payments as well as health savings accounts. Creates, adjusts and sends other payroll bills. Administers the Long Term Disability Program, including determining eligibility and computing payment. Manages benefits. Provides information and assistance for budgeting, negotiations, and pay equity. Maintains payroll reports. Coordinates new teacher orientation for payroll information and questions. Prepares salary and benefit information for the budget. Assists with year-end audit procedures. Prepares and disseminates teacher notice of assignments, non-certified work assignments and employee extra duty data. Completes wire transfers as needed. Codes revenues for the district, reclassifies/adjusts when necessary. Manages SMART FIN system in cooperation with Business Manager including but not limited to receipting/coding of revenues, building codes. Balance monthly receipts including interest statements from all accounts. Creates, proofs and disburses W-2 reports. Maintains records for 1099 reporting. Initiates forms. Generates correspondence for tax information. Tracks and reports Affordable Care Act information. Calculates and distributes COBRA information to employees leaving or retiring as well as other paperwork for retirees. Creates and pays schedule B employees on schedule as indicated in the master agreement. Prints manual and board checks. Prepares the same for mailing. Assists the main office as needed. Other duties as assigned.
This is a year long position starting in September 2025. Pay is negotiable around $19/hour with benefits.
Substitutes Needed in all areas! Apply today!
Substitute Teachers earn $165 per full day
Retired JCC Teachers earn $185 per full day
Long Term Substitutes (longer than 20 days) earn $263.59per full day
Check into getting a substitute teachers license at PELSB!
Pool Manager
Pool Manager position available!
The Jackson Pool is hiring a pool manager responsible for the care and upkeep of the pool as well as managing lifeguards, arranging swimming lessons and other related duties. Certifications preferred. This position is part time but could have full time potential.
Lifeguards needed!!
Substitutes Needed
Substitutes needed in all areas.
Substitute pay:
Teacher full day $165 / Teacher half day $82.50
Retired JCC teacher pay $185 per day ($92.50 half day)!
Must have Minnesota teacher license to sub as a teacher
Find out more about how to obtain a license with a BA/BS degree here!
Para subs: $12.50 per hour
Food Service subs: $12 per hour

