Employment
Full-Time JH Math Teacher
Oakes Public School is seeking a Full-Time Junior High Math Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. OPS is a forward-thinking school district serving 400+ students in grades K–12. Our instructional systems emphasize personalized learning, clear proficiency targets, and timely intervention, and we continue refining those practices to ensure strong alignment and sustained learner growth. We are looking for a collaborative team member who is committed to continuous growth and who will utilize personalized instructional practices to ensure learners develop the essential skills needed for long-term success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction
- Establish and maintain a structured, positive learning environment
- Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and intervention
- Participate in collaborative PLC processes and school improvement efforts
- Communicate effectively with families and the school community
- Integrate appropriate instructional technologies
- Contribute positively to the overall school culture
- Optional coaching opportunities
Proper North Dakota licensure is required.
Salary and benefits include:
- 21.75% Teacher Retirement, Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees and Retention Incentives
- All levels of teaching experience accepted
- Personal and Sick Leave provided
- Beginning salary $45,000 plus compensation for experience
- Job opening will remain open until filled.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of reference to:
Jordan Lynch, High School Principal
804 Main Ave Oakes, ND 58474
Phone: 701-742-3234
Fax:701-742-2812
Regular Route and Activity Bus Drivers
Oakes Public School is seeking bus drivers for regular routes, and activities, responsibilities include:
- Operating school bus on assigned routes to and from school and special events
- Maintain a clean bus interior, including floors, windows, and seats
- Investigates and resolves safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations
- Moderate physical requirements, may be required to lift and move items weighing up to 35 pounds
- Pay is $50.09 per route (two routes per day)
- Activity Routes are $50.09 plus paid sit time
- Job to start August 21, 2025
For questions, please contact Dave Ehrlin at dave.ehrlin@k12.nd.us or 701-742-3234
To apply contact:
Dave Ehrlin
804 Main Ave
Oakes ND. 58474
Phone: 701-742-3234
Fax: 701-742-2812
Part-Time Strength & Conditioning Coach
Oakes Public School is seeking a Strength & Conditioning Coach. This position is part-time, responsibilities include:
- Oversee the implementation of a strength and speed program for student-athletes in grades 9-12
- Plan, instruct and supervise the year-round implementation of the strength and speed program
- Work with coaches to design in and out of season strength and speed programs
- Maintain communication with other coaches, administration, athletes, and parents.
- Beginning salary $4,485.00
For questions or to apply contact:
Anna Sell, Superintendent
804 Main Ave
Oakes ND 58474
Phone: 701-742-3234
Fax: 701-742-2812
Substitute Teachers and Paraeducators
For questions, please contact Maureen Wentworth at maureen.wentworth@k12.nd.us or 701-742-3234
Substitute Bus Drivers
For questions, please contact Dave Ehrlin at dave.ehrlin@k12.nd.us or 701-742-3234
Please send cover letter, resume, letters of reference, and any credentials/licenses to:
Oakes Public Schools, Superintendent Anna Sell, 804 Main, Oakes ND 58474 or email anna.sell@k12.nd.us.
To apply submit the OPS Job Application to Oakes Public Schools, Shannon Jepson, Business Manager, 804 Main, Oakes ND 58474, or email shannon.jepson@k12.nd.us.
All Classified positions are eligible for Veterans Preference. The Oakes Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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