English Language Arts Teacher
Position Type: Teacher
Date Posted: July 16, 2024
Location: Pine Island High School
Work day/Year: 1.0 2025-2026
Closing Date For Applications: Until Filled
Compensation:
Salary per 2023–25 Teacher Contract (Page 31) 2025–26 contract pending negotiation.
Job Summary: Independent School District #255 Pine Island is seeking an English Language Arts teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This is a full time position. The teacher will be responsible for effectively and efficiently delivering instruction in English 9 and English 10. Pine Island Schools is a growing district with over 1,500 students, and is located ten minutes north of Rochester. Letter of Application, district application, transcripts, resume and 3 letters of reference should be sent to Mitchel Schiltz, High School Principal.
Qualifications:
Current Minnesota teaching license.
Application Procedure: Click Here to access the online application.
9 months ago, PI Panthers

POSITION: Student Support Specialist 1.0 FTE
Date Posted: July 16, 2025
Location: Pine Island Gr 5-12 Building
Date Available: Starting 2025-2026 school year
Closing Date: Until Filled
License Required: Minnesota Administrative, Teaching, Social Work, School Psychology, Behavior Specialist, or related license.
Compensation:
Salary per 2023–25 Teacher Contract (Page 31) 2025–26 contract pending negotiation
Eligible for medical/dental, TRA, PTO, and ten additional paid days.
Job Summary
The Student Support Specialist serves as a key leader building a positive school culture through proactive behavior support, early intervention, and restorative practices. This role supports students by addressing behavior, attendance, academic and emotional needs within a trauma-informed, equity-driven, multi-tiered support system
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the MTSS framework
Support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation and schoolwide behavior expectations
Collaborate with staff on classroom management and de-escalation
Use data to identify behavior trends & adjust supports
Facilitate restorative conferences and appropriate interventions
Partner with families and lead communication about student needs
Lead bullying prevention efforts and promote a safe, inclusive school climate
Collaborate with the MTSS Team to monitor student behavior, academics, & attendance
Maintain strong presence & supervision in hallways, lunch, recess, & dismissal areas
Why Pine Island?
Safe, close-knit community with affordable living.
Easy access to Rochester and the Twin Cities.
Great outdoor amenities: parks, trails, river activities.
Part of a high-achieving, growing, innovative district.
Pine Island 5–12 is the place to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact. We believe every student can succeed and deserve the support to do so. Our district is high-achieving, rapidly growing, and rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Join a school where your leadership matters and the community welcomes you.
Hiring Contacts: Principal Mitch Schiltz & Principal Katie Schafer
Apply Online:www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
External Applicants: Upload resume, cover letter, 3 recommendations, license, and transcripts.
9 months ago, PI Panthers
Congratulations to the Girls Track and Field New Record Holders!
4x100 - Zoe Njus, McKinley Sorum, Lyndee Northrop, Reighley Sorum - 49.86 (set at Section Finals) - Broke their own 2024 record
4x200 - Zoe Njus, Reighley Sorum, Elena Kabat, Elena Hartung - 1:45.83 (set at Section Finals) - previous record set in 1995
100 m dash - Reighley Sorum - 12.46 (set at Sub-Section) - previous record set in 1993
100 m hurdles - Elena Hartung - 15.04 (set at State True Team) - broke her own 2024 record
300 m hurdles - Elena Hartung - 44.55 (set at Section Finals) - broke her own 2024 record
9 months ago, Brian Menk
Calling all Music Alumni!
9 months ago, PI Panthers

Position: School Psychologist
Date Posted: 07/10/2025
Location: Pine Island Public School District
Date of Availability: 2025-2026 School Year
Date Closing: Until Filled
Pine Island Public Schools is currently seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the 2025-2026 school year. The school is located 11 miles from Rochester, Minnesota, and serves approximately 1,500 PK-12 students. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in assessing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs through standardized evaluations and formal and informal problem-solving methods.
Job Summary:
The School Psychologist will serve as the district School Psychologist and the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) coordinator, overseeing and facilitating Problem Solving Team meetings and Student Study Team meetings, and overseeing all special education initial and re-evaluations.
Key responsibilities include:
Development of evaluation and reevaluation plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with special education teachers.
Administration of various psychological assessments to determine special education eligibility.
Documentation of findings in written and oral reports for staff and parents.
Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments when appropriate.
Leading evaluation meetings and weekly student study team meetings.
Collaboration with general and special education staff for behavior programming.
Conducting behavior observations and implementing interventions compatible with student needs.
Recommending and assisting in implementing pre-referral intervention strategies.
Providing professional development and training to district staff on behavior management and programming.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Ed.S. in School Psychology or comparable; valid MN licensure as a School Psychologist.
Knowledge of special education due process procedures and criteria.
Knowledge of the Multi Tiered Systems of Support and interventions
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Preferred experience or current certification in CPI, Safety Care, or Ukeru.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Salary & Health Insurance: Starting salary of $80,996 to 96,000, depending on experience and education, with district contributions for health, and dental.
Additional Perks: Paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Interested applicants must complete an online application using Frontline at
www.pineisland.k12.mn.us under “District - Apply for a Job”. If you have any questions please contact Steven Jex, Student Support Services Coordinator at
steven.jex@pineisland.k12.mn.us
9 months ago, PI Panthers

🍂 Calling All Community Members! 📘
We’re excited to start preparing for the 2025 Pine Island Community Education Fall Brochure (September–December), and we want you to be a part of it!
👩🏫 Interested in Teaching a Class?
We’re looking for instructors to offer youth or adult classes this fall! Contact Community Education by Friday, July 18, 2025. Whether you’re returning or have a fresh idea, we’d love to hear from you!
📢 Want to Advertise Your Business?
Promote your organization while supporting community programming. Contact Community Education by Friday, July 18, 2025 to reserve your spot.
👋 Welcome, Hailey Liffrig!
We’re thrilled to introduce Hailey Liffrig as our new Community Education Director! Hailey is passionate about community engagement and lifelong learning—we're excited to have her on board.
👉 Questions? Reach out to:
📧 Hailey Liffrig –
hailey.liffrig@pineisland.k12.mn.us
📧 Rachel Lange –
rlange@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested. Your involvement helps keep Pine Island a vibrant and enriching place to live and learn!
Thank you for your continued support! 💛
— Pine Island Community Education
#PineIslandMN #CommunityEd #FallBrochure #TeachShareGrow #AdvertiseLocal
10 months ago, PI Panthers
Ava Ryan, one of the State Officers, is representing Pine Island at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando this week!
10 months ago, PI Panthers
Job Posting: Administrative Assistant – MARSS and Special Education
Location: Pine Island School District – District Office
Job Type: Full-Time (225 day contract)
Position Title: Administrative Assistant – MARSS and Special Education
Start Date: Open Immediately
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Overview:
Pine Island School District is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to oversee MARSS (Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System) reporting and provide clerical support to the Special Education Department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements while supporting the needs of special education staff and students across the district.
For more details:
www.pineisland.k12.mn.us, click apply for job tab
10 months ago, PI Panthers
FCCLA hosted the butter making booth for Goodhue County Breakfast at the Farm.
Breakfast at the Farm was hosted by Tony and Carrie O'Reilly. They operate an Organic Valley Dairy Farm. Ava Ryan volunteered for FCCLA this morning in the butter making booth.
10 months ago, PI Panthers
Pine Island trap is up in Alexandria today, shooting the Minnesota championship
10 months ago, Pine Island Panthers
Attention Students in Grades 7–12
The Fitness Center is open for summer weight room sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00–10:30 AM.
Be sure to complete the waiver and check the full schedule on our website.
Questions? Contact Tom Horner for more info.
https://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/page/fitness-center
10 months ago, PI Panthers
Good luck to the Pine Island Baseball Team in the Class AA State Championship game!!
10 months ago, Brian Menk
Good luck at the State Track and Field Meet!!
11 months ago, Brian Menk
Good luck Olivia Cordes, Neva Anderson, and Collin Fogarty!!
11 months ago, Brian Menk
Good luck to the Baseball Team at State!!
11 months ago, Brian Menk
We're Hiring!
Food Service-Kitchen Manager at Pine Island Elementary School
Check out all the details at
www.pineisland.k12.mn.us 11 months ago, PI Panthers
Pine Island Trap Team- Rookie of the Year- Levi Koop 13.9
11 months ago, PJ Smith
Pine Island Trap Team- Male High Averages
1.Noah Prose 23.5
2. Ryan Boe 23.2
3. Brecken Lawson 22.9
11 months ago, PJ Smith
Pine Island Trap Team- Female High Average
1. Kenzie Kramer 21.2
2.Josie Sauder 20.4
11 months ago, PJ Smith
Good luck to the Pine Island Baseball Team!
11 months ago, Brian Menk