1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Student Support Personnel

Cloquet Public School District; Rigolet; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloquet Public School District seeks a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Student Support Personnel at Northern Lights Academy (High-Needs School). The role focuses on social-emotional learning and coordinating with families and staff to support student needs through the year.

Preferred licensure includes Minnesota School Psychologist or School Counselor; School Social Worker considered. Daily pay starts at $170/day, with higher rates after 30 days, and compensation varies with experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Minnesota as a school psychologist or school counselor (preferred) or school social worker (considered).

Responsibilities

• Implement district guidance curricula as assigned.
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans.
• Counsel individuals and small groups of students toward social and emotional growth.
• Consult with and train teachers, parents, and staff regarding children's needs.
• Refer children/parents with to special programs, specialists, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school.
• Participate in and facilitate special education processes as assigned (observations, evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, etc.).
• Plan and evaluate the social-emotional and counseling programming.
• Collaborate with members of the NLA K-12 Certified team.
• Provide additional student supports as assigned
• Participate in building level meetings as directed by the building principal
• Participate in special education meetings as directed by the special education supervisor and collaborate with all staff involved with the students
• Log and maintain monthly MA billing paperwork
• Fulfill district and state professional development requirements
• Comply with Master Agreement between the Cloquet Board of Education and Ed MN
• Participate in Child Study Team
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support plans
• Supervise, train and guide paraprofessionals
• Other duties as assigned by special education supervisor and building administration

Education

Minnesota school psychologist or school counselor licensure (preferred) or school social worker (considered)

Job description

1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Student Support Personnel JobID: 998

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Northern Lights Academy (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 12/01/2026

1.0 Long Term Substitute, Student Support Personnel Job Description

Licensure areas: School Psychologist or School Counselor (preferred), School Social Worker (considered)

Job Summary: The Certified Student Support Personnel will implement an intensive instruction model for social and emotional learning. The Certified Student Support Personnel is responsible for planning instruction and adaptation of the social and emotional education curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. The Certified Student Support Personnel will support students in a crisis situation and assist the team in developing interventions and strategies to address student needs. The Certified student Support Personnel will work with and support students' parents/guardians as needs arise. It is the expectation that each duty will be performed effectively throughout the school year.

Essential Duties:

• Implement district guidance curricula as assigned;
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans;
• Counsel individuals and small groups of students toward social and emotional growth;
• Consult with and train teachers, parents, and staff regarding children's needs;
• Refer children/parents with to special programs, specialists, and outside agencies as appropriate;
• Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school;
• Participate in and facilitate special education processes as assigned (observations, evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, etc.);
• Plan and evaluate the social-emotional and counseling programming;
• Collaborate with members of the NLA K-12 Certified team.
• Provide additional student supports as assigned
• Participate in building level meetings as directed by the building principal
• Participate in special education meetings as directed by the special education supervisor and collaborate with all staff involved with the students
• Log and maintain monthly MA billing paperwork
• Fulfill district and state professional development requirements
• Comply with Master Agreement between the Cloquet Board of Education and Ed MN
• Participate in Child Study Team
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support plans
• Supervise, train and guide paraprofessionals
• Other duties as assigned by special education supervisor and building administration

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

PREPARATION, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES:

• Licensure in Minnesota as a school psychologist or school counselor (preferred) or school social worker (considered)
• Must be knowledgeable of State Standards and strategies to meet the academic, developmental , and functional needs of students
• Competency in the administration and interpretation of ability and achievement testing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (oral and written)
• Certification in CPI (or willing to get and maintain yearly) and ability to use the principles within the CPI curriculum as well as District Restrictive Procedures and Policies

Salary & Benefits

• The daily substitute pay for this position is $170.00/day. If the position should go beyond the 30 days the rate would be between $270.92 - $323.74 per day (After 30 days)and your initial placement is dependent on your qualifications (education and years of relevant experience).

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Barb Mackey, NLA Assistant Special Education Director, [e-mail] , 218-878-3064

A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, educate, and support our students. Cloquet will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications outlined in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and know that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.