Current Open Positions

Kelliher Public School has a full-time opening for the 2026-2027 School Year:

American Indian Education Coordinator

1.0 FTE  |  Non-Licensed Professional Staff  |  KSS Contract

Position Overview:

Leads the district’s American Indian Education Aid (AIEA) program and federal Title VI grant. Coordinates the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) and serves as the primary link between the school and the American Indian community. A teaching license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Strong ties to and knowledge of Ojibwe/Anishinaabe culture and Red Lake Nation community
• Ability to manage records, data, and program documentation
• Effective communication skills with Native families, tribal officials, and school staff
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a school, tribal program, or grant administration setting
• Familiarity with AIEA program, Title VI requirements, or MDE reporting
• Fluency or working knowledge of Ojibwe

   

  Compensation:

  Salary: $28.15–$33.40 per hour, per board-approved salary schedule

  Benefits: Health Insurance — Single HSA plan fully covered + HSA/VEBA contributions; Family plans $1,350/month toward premium; $1,200 403(b) match; TRA Pension; 12 days PTO

   

  For additional information contact Jeff Nelson, Superintendent at 218-647-8286, jnelson@kelliher.k12.mn.us

   

  To Apply, Submit:

  1. Letter of Application
  2. Resume
  3. 3 current Letters of Reference
  4. Background check

     Send the above information to: Jeff Nelson, Superintendent, Kelliher Public School #36, 345 4th Street NW Box 259, Kelliher, MN 56650 or to jnelson@kelliher.k12.mn.us

      

     Application Deadline: Open until filled

     Kelliher Public School #36 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The district actively seeks candidates with ties to the American Indian community.

Kelliher Public School has a full-time opening for the 2026-2027 School Year:

Ojibwe Language & Culture Teacher / Indian Education Coordinator

1.0 FTE  |  Licensed Position  |  KEA Contract

Position Overview:

Provides K–12 instruction in Ojibwe language, Anishinaabe history, and American Indian culture. Also serves as the district’s dedicated Indian Education Coordinator, leading the American Indian Education Aid (AIEA) program, managing the federal Title VI grant, and serving as the primary link between the school and the American Indian community.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota PELSB American Indian Language, History, and Culture (AILHC) license
• Bachelor’s degree required (unless PELSB-recognized exemption applies

   Note: A Tier 1 license will be considered if no AILHC-licensed candidate is available after a good-faith search.

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong ties to Red Lake Nation or another federally recognized tribe
• Fluency or proficiency in Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin)
• Experience in K–12 instruction and/or grant or program administration

  Note: A Tier 1 license will be considered if no AILHC-licensed candidate is available after a good-faith search.

  Compensation:

  Salary: $51,190–$65,111 based on KEA negotiated salary schedule

  Benefits: Health Insurance — Single HSA plan fully covered + HSA/VEBA contributions; Family plans $1,350/month toward premium; $1,200 403(b) match; TRA Pension; 12 days PTO

   

  For additional information contact Jeff Nelson, Superintendent at 218-647-8286, jnelson@kelliher.k12.mn.us 

  To Apply, Submit:

  1. Letter of Application
  2. Resume
  3. Copy of PELSB AILHC License (or documentation of application)
  4. 3 current Letters of Reference
  5. Background check

     Send the above information to: Jeff Nelson, Superintendent, Kelliher Public School #36, 345 4th Street NW Box 259, Kelliher, MN 56650 or to jnelson@kelliher.k12.mn.us

      

     Application Deadline: Open until filled

     Kelliher Public School #36 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The district actively recruits American Indian candidates; preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated ties to the American Indian community.