Empower Every Learner to Thrive!
Employment Opportunities
To view job openings within the district, click this link to access our online application site TalentEd Recruit & Hire.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees with opportunities for career advancement. Click here to view the benefits package for Bismarck Public Schools. BENEFITS
We also offer competitive salaries for all of our positions. Salary schedules can be viewed by clicking here. SALARY SCHEDULES
BPS Mission: Empower Every Learner to Thrive
BPS Vision: Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery.
The Bismarck Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student’s, parent’s, guardian’s, or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by federal law. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing Title IX is directed to contact Stacey Geiger, Human Resource Manager who has been designated by the school district to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of our Title IX Coordinator are as follows: 128 Soo Line Dr. Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, telephone number is (701) 323-4071.
The Bismarck Public School District uses an online application process for all positions. For a current listing of job opportunities and to access the online application, click here TalentEd Recruit & Hire.
External Applicants:
External applicants must complete an online application to be considered for all job openings with Bismarck Public Schools. Click on the TalentEd Recruit & Hire link to begin the application process. Job descriptions for current open positions can also be found on this site.
Teacher EPI Survey:
Candidates applying for teaching positions will be prompted via an email notification to complete the Teacher EPI Survey after submitting their online application. This survey is a part of the application process and is taken into consideration when the district is selecting potential employees.
Candidates only need to complete the survey once every 12 months.
If you're having trouble with the Gallup Survey, contact Gallup by calling 1-877-425-5872.
Veteran's Preference:
Veteran's Preference will be applied for qualified applicants in compliance with the North Dakota Century Code. Please provide the required documents when claiming Veteran's Preference.
The Bismarck School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. For further information, call 701-323-4070.
School Bus Drivers provide transportation for students before and after school as well as on field trips and for club, athletic and fine arts activities. When drivers are not on driving assignments, they may be asked to assist with freight and mail delivery within the district. Bus Drivers must meet current DOT standards, have a minimum of a Class C or higher commercial license with air break endorsement, and first aid and CPR certification.
Is this job right for you?
If you enjoy driving students of all ages, meet the requirements listed above and would enjoy experiencing student activities, we need you on our team!
School Bus Monitors assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus. The bus monitor also assists students, when needed, on or off the bus and ensure that they enter and exit the bus in an orderly manner. Bus monitors are vital in providing safe transportation for our students to and from school.
Is this the right job for you?
If you enjoy working with students, can handle monitoring student behavior in a competent manner and have basic first aid and CPR training, then this would be a good fit for you!
Our Child Nutrition Staff provide an essential service to our students keeping them nourished to aide in growing and learning. Duties include food prep, serving, cleaning, restocking, cashiering, and washing dishes. Staff should work towards providing students attractive, nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, warmth and cleanliness while meeting necessary nutritional guidelines.
Is this job right for you?
If you have experience in cooking and enjoy a physically active job that includes extended periods of standing, stooping and bending and can lift up to 30 pounds, then we want you on our team!
Our Custodial Staff play an integral role in providing students a safe, attractive, comfortable and clean place in which to learn, play, and develop. Custodians are repsonsible for cleaning, repairing and maintaining the interior and exterior of the school district bulidings and grounds. Interaction with students, staff and the public is likely and an important part of the job.
Is this job right for you?
Candidates should have experience as a custodian and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. If you enjoy a physically active job that truly makes a difference for students, then this is the position for you!
Instructional Aides play a key role in student learning by providing direct support to students and assistance to the certified teacher or specialist. Our instructional aides assist the teacher and/or the program specialist to achieve teaching objectives by working with students individually or in small groups. Students may have varying levels of needs including physical, intellectual and/or emotional.
Is this job right for you?
Instructional aides should have experience working with individuals with special needs; have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; and the ability to obtain a ND Paraeducator Certificate. If you enjoy working with and making a difference in the lives of students, this is the role for you!
Morning/Lunch Supervisors are hired throughout the year to help supervise students before school and during lunch. Depending on the grade level, this may also include playground supervision as well as monitoring student behavior in the cafeteria during meals.
Is this job right for you?
If you enjoy working with students and working outside year-round, we'd love to have you apply for this position!
Bismarck Public Schools has a variety of Secretary positions throughout the district. These positions provide complex and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the school-site principal and/or other administrators. They convey information regarding school functions and procedures; ensure efficient operation of support functions; and coordinate assigned projects and site activities.
Is this job right for you?
If you enjoy working with students, parents and staff; can handle constant interruptions and a busy environment; and have strong organizational and communication skills, this is a job to consider!
Bismarck Public Schools employs a variety of professionals in trades such as electricians, painters, mechanics, plumbers and HVAC technicians. These highly trained staff work hard to keep our buildings up-to-date and operating safely and efficiently.
Is this job right for you?
If you have training in one of the above mentioned fields and enjoy working in a school setting to provide the best learning environments for students, Bismarck Public Schools is a great fit for you!
Our Early Intervention Specialists work with our youngest children of pre-school age in a variety of areas including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, special education and social work. Early Intervention Specialists work with children ages birth to three with developmental delays in the home and child care settings. Early Intervention services are delivered as a coaching model, working with the child's primary caregivers to embed skills the child needs to learn into the child's daily activities in natural environments.
Is this job right for you?
The Early Intervention Specialist will carry a caseload, serving children as the primary home visitor and also act as a consultant to other children in Early Intervention. If you love working with small children with special needs and their families, then we would love to have you be a part of our school district!
Employees who work as Library Media Specialists provide guidance and assistance to students and staff in utitlizing all methods of research and information gathering. The Library Media Specialist works to create conditions for collaboration across grade levels and assists with the integration of technology while maintaining an age-appropriate collection of books and resources.
Is this job right for you?
If you are an advocate of reading and learning and love to help students and staff obtain necessary information, then this is the right job for you. Library Media Specialists should understand LMS standards and integration of these standards within other curricular areas.
Occupational Therapists provide direct and consultative services to students. They work collaboratively with the student's IEP team and participate in evaluation, program development, planning, intervention, and monitoring the outcome of intervention. School-based occupational therapists work with teams to incorporate interventions and practice of motor skills into the classroom schedule.
Is this job right for you?
If you hold proper licensure as an Occupational Therapist, have experience working with individuals and/or children with disabilities, and would enjoy working in a school setting, then we would love to have you as a part of Bismarck Schools!
The School Psychologist is a professional trained to work with students, families and educators to help make education a positive and rewarding experience. Duties may include: consulting with others about child development in relation to learning and behavior; education on classroom management; effective environments for learning; evaluating students' skills in areas such as academics, social development, personality and emotional development; helping students and families resolve conflict and problems related to learning; and evaluating effectiveness of academic and bahavior programs.
Is this job right for you?
If you have a specialist degree in psychology and experience working in a school setting, we would love to have you work with us!
School Social Workers work collaboratively with the Bismarck Public Schools' administration, teachers and professional support staff to implement effective intervention strategies for the school system and individual students. The social worker provides direct services to students; crisis intervention; individual/group intervention; classroom intervention; home visits; liaison with families; and referral to community agencies.
Is this job right for you?
If you are a licensed social worker with relevant work experience and a background in applied behavior analysis in the school setting and you enjoy working with students, parents and staff we would love to have you as a part of Bismarck Schools!
We rely on Speech Language Pathologists to assist staff in determining student-needs by observing, assessing and referring students who have potential speech impairments. Speech Lanaguage Pathogists conduct formal and informal assessments of the speech language development of students, providing speech language services as directed through the IEP process and working collaboratively with school teams and parents.
Is this job right for you?
If you are a certified Speech Language Pathogist who enjoys working with students of all grade levels and working closely with other school staff and parents to help ensure students succeed academically to the best of their ability, then this is the job for you!
Student Performance Strategists work as instructional coaches providing staff development in coordination with district goals during Professional Learning Communities. They often observe instruction in the classroom and provide immediate feeback to teachers and assist the teacher in meeting student needs. Student performance strategists will demonstrate lessons in curriculum and teaching techniques for all team members.
Is this job right for you?
If you are a certified teacher and enjoy assisting your peers with the interpretation of assessment results and developing curriculum and techniques to help meet student needs then this is a position you would love!