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
1.0 FTE Dean of Students/ Behavioral Interventionist Teacher
Hinckley-Finlayson High School for 2025-26
Date Position Closing: June 20, 2025
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.
Position will begin: August 18, 2025
Job Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a 1.0 Dean of Students/ Behavioral Interventionist Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This position will work with Junior High students and teachers as a Dean of Students, facilitate utilization of evidence-based and positive behavior practices that help support students in the classroom and assist teachers through developing individualized interventions, implementing restorative justice practices, and providing support with corrective teaching.
Qualifications:
MN 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 Functions:
Serve as a Dean of Students to our junior high student population (7-9).
Assist with IEP meetings.
Develop equitable systems by leading positive behavior programs and strategies for students in the classroom.
Develop interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Communicate with appropriate teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on behavior matters.
Provide support to teachers and staff while building a positive school climate to meet the needs of a variety of students.
Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Actively participate in grade level team meetings and professional development.
Collect and maintain behavioral data.
Assist building principal and dean in handling minor behavioral issues, processing with students and working with parents.
Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of supporting students in the MTSS process.
Adhere to district policies and procedures.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Coordinate and facilitate lunch and after school detention.
Promote a positive behavioral support mindset with staff and students.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary based on the Master Agreement.
Hinckley Finlayson Schools will be opening a daycare in the near future and it will be located at Hinckley Elementary School.
Hinckley-Finlayson Schools are looking for a daycare coordinator. This would be a full time, 260 day position that would begin in July, 2025. The applicant would help the district apply for and develop policies to run the daycare. Once the daycare has secured licensing, the applicant would be a lead daycare provider in one of the day care classrooms.
Salary for the position will range from $22.99 an hour to $29.86 an hour. Hinckley-Finlayson Schools have a competitive benefit package as well.
An ideal applicant will have the following:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid / Pediatric and Adult CPR certification
- MN state licensing requirements of a Lead Teacher include a variety of combinations, other combinations can be reviewed upon application in consultation with MN Department of Human Services:
High School Diploma or GED + 4,160 hours as assistant teacher + 24 credit hours
MN Technical Institute certificate of Child Development Assistant + 2,080 hours as assistant teacher + 6 quarter credits
Valid or Renewable Center CDA (Child Development Associate) for appropriate age + 1,560 hours as assistant teacher, aide or student intern
2 year degree in child development or early childhood education + 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide or student intern + 6 quarter credits
Bachelor degree in any field + 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide or student intern + 18 quarter credits
MN Teaching License for elementary education without kindergarten endorsement + 520 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern + 6 quarter credits within one year of initial
employment
MN Teaching License for pre kindergarten or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement
Infant Room Lead Teacher only may be an RN or LPN
This position is open until June 18, 2025. Application materials will consist of a cover letter, a resume, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts if available. Application materials can be sent to Brian Masterson, Superintendent at bmasterson@isd2165.org. Only electronic materials will be accepted.
Teacher Positions
Date of Availability: August 21, 2025
Date Closing: May 30, 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: May 30, 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.
Three Special Education Teachers 1.0 FTE
Hinckley-Finlayson High School
JOB DESCRIPTION: Hinckley-Finlayson High
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 in ASD, DCD, EBD, SLD, ABS, or DAPE
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.
Please see Master Agreement for salary and contract information.
Posting open until June 18, 2025.
Long Term Substitute 0.8 High School Social Studies
Hinckley-Finlayson High School
Job Description: Hinckley-Finlayson High School is looking for a 0.8 Long Term Substitute for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, August 18, 2025 until January 23, 2025.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: Minnesota license in Social Studies 7-12. Work experience in a high school setting.
Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for preparing lessons, instructing and assessing student work in the following classes: American History 10, General Psychology (2 sections) and Macroeconomics.
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.
Please see Master Agreement for salary and contract information.
Posting open until June 26, 2025.
1.0 FTE Science Teacher
Hinckley-Finlayson High School for 2025-26
Date Position Closing: June 30, 2025
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.
Position will begin: August 18, 2025
Job Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a 1.0 ScienceTeacher for the 2025-26 school year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Minnesota Teaching Licensure to teach one or more of the following:
– 7-12 Grade Classes Life Science
– Physical Science
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics
– Earth & Space Science
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.
Salary based on the Master Agreement.
Support Staff Positions
Hinckley-Finlayson High School and the Pine County Transition Program are looking for paraprofessionals for this program for the 2025-26 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 $18.57 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.
Posting open until June 18, 2025.
Hinckley-Finlayson High
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 May 30, 2025.
Have extra hours on your hands? Hinckley-Finlayson Schools are in need of sub custodian and food service workers. Please consider this opportunity. Want more information? Please reach out to Julie at 320 384 6277 OR julie.nelson@isd2165.org.
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
