Employment opportunities

Applications for positions at Tri-County can be picked up at the District Office, by calling 218-436-2261 or by downloading and printing it using the link on this page.  Please mail or deliver completed applications, along with any other necessary information, to the Tri-County School District Office.
Current Openings
Scroll to read more detailed information about each of our open positions, which include: 
 • Elementary Teacher
 • K-12 Vocal Music (2)
 • Paraprofessional/Pupil Support Assistant
 • Bus Drivers
 • Substitute Teachers
​ • Principal
​ • Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
​ • Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach
​ • Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
​ • Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach
 • Jr. High Football Coach
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Submit application to
Mr. Gary Taylor - AD
Karlstad, MN 56732
​taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach
Submit application to
Mr. Gary Taylor - AD
Karlstad, MN 56732
​taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Submit application to
Mr. Gary Taylor - AD
Karlstad, MN 56732
​taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach
Submit application to
Mr. Gary Taylor - AD
Karlstad, MN 56732
​taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Jr. High Football Coach
Submit application to
Mr. Gary Taylor - AD
Karlstad, MN 56732
​taygar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Principal
The Tri-County School District [Karlstad, MN] seeks a K-12 Principal starting in the 2023-2024 school year. The school serves a student body of approximately 200 students in grades K-12.

Qualifications
 • Ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership
 • A strong work ethic and passion to seek and implement best practices
 • Ability to focus teacher and school efforts towards raising student achievement
 • Manage the operation and functions of the K-12 School in a manner to have
 • positive connections to students, staff and the community.
 • Must have appropriate Administrative licensure for the State of Minnesota.

​Application Deadline: April 10, 2023

Starting Date: July 1, 2023

Submit application to
Ms. Tara Larson - HR
303 Pembina Trail S P.O. Box 178
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
lartar@tricounty.k12.mn.us


Elementary teacher
The Tri-County School is seeking a Elementary teacher for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. this position is a full-time position. The ideal candidate must be able to provide students with rigorous and relevant course content while developing positive relationships with students, parents and staff.  Applicants should currently hold or be able to obtain a Minnesota Teaching License.

Qualifications
Appropriate Minnesota Elementary Teacher license 

Submit application to
Ms. Tara Larson - HR
303 Pembina Trail S P.O. Box 178
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
lartar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
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K-12 Music/Choir/Teacher
The Tri-County School is seeking a K-12 Music/Choir instructor for the 2023-24 school year and beyond.  This position can be either part-time or full-time.  The ideal candidate must be able to provide students with rigorous and relevant course content while developing positive relationships with students, parents and staff.  Applicants should currently hold or be able to obtain a Minnesota Teaching License.
 
Qualifications
 • MN teaching license
 • Strong classroom management skills
 • Effective communication skills
 • Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents, and staff
 
Submit application to:
Ms. Tara Larson - HR
303 Pembina Trail S P.O. Box 178
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
lartar@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Bus Driver
Tri-County Schools in Karlstad, MN is seeking route Bus Drivers for the current school year.  Extra-curricular driving opportunities will also be available.  Duty times are approximately from 6:30-8:15 am and 2:45-4:30 pm.  Individual AM and PM routes available. Interested applicants should possess a Class B license or be willing to start the process upon being hired.  Applicants must also have the ability to pass a DOT physical.  The District will assist with obtaining the proper endorsement. 

For information, please contact Superintendent David Pace at (218) 436-2261.

Applications may be obtained in person at Tri-County’s District Office, online at www.tricounty.k12.mn.us or by calling 218-436-2261.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Substitute Teachers
Interested applicants should talk to Tara Larson, HR/Payroll Specialist, at 218-436-2261 for more information.
Tri-County Public School District #2358 and the Northern Freeze Co-Op is an Equal Opportunity Employer.