Start Your Career - Early Childhood Programs

Shaping the learners of tomorrow.

The mission of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is to provide a world-class education in a collaborative environment that inspires every learner to think, achieve and care.

We invite you to be a part of that environment to shape the learners of tomorrow. Our culture of continuous learning fosters effective partnerships between students, staff, families and community members.

Our vision is to prepare our students for an interconnected and changing world through nurturing, collaborative educational experiences, while providing equal access and opportunity to inspire a lifetime of curiosity and discovery.

At Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, there is a path for every student. Join our team to lead those students on their paths of greatness.

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Employment

Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools employs people in a variety of positions. Our hard-working, energetic team takes pride in their work. Online applications are accepted.

Pursuant to School Board Policy #404, the school district will seek a criminal history background check for applicants who receive an offer of employment with the school district. Start the background check process.

The fee for completing a criminal background check is $28.

Substitute Teachers

The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, like other Minnesota districts, remains proactive and creative in securing and sustaining qualified teacher substitutes. The district actively recruits and works with recent graduates at their specific university and/or college, has sought out past retirees who might be interested in substituting and partnered with the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association to develop possible solutions to maintain competitive compensation.

Looking for Flexibility and variety? Substitute positions work on an on-call, as needed basis. We have a variety of opportunities including, teachers, paraprofessionals, cashiers, food service, transportation, clerical and custodial.

Begin the process.

Substitute Network Resources Form

Substitute Orientation Slides

Pursuant to School Board Policy #404, the school district will seek a criminal history background check for applicants who receive an offer of employment with the school district. Start the background check process.

The fee for completing a criminal background check is $28.

Substitute Teaching License

To qualify for a substitute teacher position, you will need to obtain a valid Minnesota teaching license in any content area OR a valid Minnesota short-call substitute teaching license. You may qualify for a Minnesota short-call substitute teaching license if you hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

To apply for a teaching license and/or if you have licensure questions, please contact Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) staff at 651-539-4200.

If you have a Minnesota teaching license (i.e. substitute or standard) and are interested in applying for work in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, complete an application and register for an upcoming Substitute Orientation Session.

Why Become a Substitute with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools fosters an environment that inspires students to be life long learners. Becoming a part of that process means helping shape the learners of the future and developing partnerships with students to assist them in their education.

Beginning July 16, 2019, Sauk Rapids-Rice substitute teachers will be compensated at $125 a day, which aligns with compensation in other Minnesota school districts.

Student Teachers, Interns and Field Experience Students

We are excited for you to join our team and look forward to guiding you on your educational journey.

In order to be approved for your experience with Sauk Rapids-Rice you will need to complete our criminal background check process and student teacher informational form.

NOTE: Failure to submit a background check in a timely manner may result in a delay of your start date or cancellation of your placement. Criminal Background Checks performed at neighboring school districts within the past year may or may not be accepted by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools at its discretion. Student‘s with questions about transferring a background check should contact Human Resources at 320-258-1808 or employment@isd47.org.

In order to complete the online background check you will need the following:

Social security number
Driver’s license number
Addresses where you have resided in the last seven (7) years
Credit/Debit card to pay for the background check online*

The standard criminal background check fee for searches contained within Minnesota is $28. If additional states must be searched, additional fees may be assessed by the states searched. Sauk Rapids-Rice reserves the right to collect additional state search fees prior to allowing the start your assignment. If additional fees are assessed, Sauk Rapids-Rice will contact you for payment. Additional state search fees may only be paid by cash or check for the exact amount owed.

*If you do not wish to pay online by credit/debit card, please contact Human Resources at 320-258-1808 or employment@isd47.org for an alternative criminal background check process that can be paid by cash or check.

Criminal Background Check Process

Student Teacher Information Form