Columbus Public Schools
columbus, montana

District Employment

Employment opportunities are listed below. You may also find certified positions available at the Montana Office of Public Instruction website.
Columbus Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

All positions require passing a background check and board approval. If interested in any of the following positions, please contact Casey Klasna at 322-5373 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Employment Opportunities

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Elementary Special Education Teacher

Columbus Public Schools is actively searching for an enthusiastic Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  This position requires delivering individual instruction per the IEP, managing/scheduling all SPED staff, evaluating students, managing all SPED files, and conducting all SPED meetings.  Must be Montana certified and endorsed or be able to obtain. Salary range is between $42,200-$62,287. The district will honor 12 years outside teaching experience. Other benefits include TRS, 12 discretionary days, and health insurance. For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

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HS Math Teacher

Columbus Public Schools is actively searching for an enthusiastic High School Math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Classes include but are not limited to Algebra1, Algebra 2, and General Math. Must be Montana certified and endorsed or be able to obtain. Salary range is between $42,200-$62,287. The district will honor 12 years outside teaching experience. Other benefits include TRS, 12 discretionary days, and health insurance. For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

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MS Health Enhancement Teacher

Columbus Public Schools is actively searching for an enthusiastic Middle School (6-8) Health Enhancement teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Must be Montana certified and endorsed or be able to obtain. Salary range is between $42,200-$62,287. The district will honor 12 years outside teaching experience. Other benefits include TRS, 12 discretionary days, and health insurance. For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

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SUV Substitute Driver

Part-time substitute driver wanted to transport two students to or from East Laurel mornings and/or afternoons using a Ford Expedition SUV. $18 hr. Position will fill in for the regular driver when needed on a bus route. Two hrs. guaranteed each drive. No special licensing beyond a clean driver's record is needed. Must obtain 1st Aid/CPR certificate within the first two months (cost reimbursed by district). All driving positions are subject to US DOT random drug testing program. Apply online, submit form to Casey Klasna, Supt.

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School Bus Drivers

(Paid Training for Routes/Substitutes/Activities) From start to finish, get paid while you study and practice driving with a certified instructor toward obtaining a Class B CDL with a passenger and school bus endorsement. $15/hr until certified, then $19/hr (beginning wage). We'll train you first as a substitute, then offer regular route driving opportunities as they arise. Full time route drivers (4 hrs daily) receive district insurance benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, cost reimbursement for required certificates, etc. Must have a clean driver's record to qualify for training. Must obtain 1st Aid/CPR certificate (cost reimbursed by district). All driving positions are subject to US DOT random drug testing program and a preemployment drug test is required. Apply online, submit form to Casey Klasna, Supt. Please contact Allan Sipes (406-321-0311), Transportation Director to give him a heads up that you are applying.

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Paraprofessionals

The district is actively seeking applications for (2) two instructional paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year.  Duties include, but are not limited to,  working with students in group or individual settings.  These positions are seasonal and during the school year only with the summer months off.  These positions start on August 25, 2025 and end on May 22, 2026    Benefits include health insurance (12 month benefit), Public Employee Retirement System, sick and vacation leave per law, and holiday pay.  Pay range is between $14.75-$15.75 DOE.  For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

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Custodians

The district is actively seeking applications for (2) custodial positions for the 2025-2026 school year.  These positions are full time and will start July 1, 2025.   Shifts are days during the summer and evenings during the school year.  Benefits include health insurance (12 month benefit), Public Employee Retirement System, sick and vacation leave per law, and holiday pay.  Pay range is between $14.75-$15.75 DOE.  For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

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MS Volleyball Coaches

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for 3 Middle School Volleyball Coaches (one for each 6th, 7th and 8th) for the Fall 2025 season.  The season will start in August and end in October.  If interested please contact Athletic Director, Ron Osborne for additional information @ 406-322-5373 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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6th Grade Football Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a 6th Grade Football Coach for the Fall 2025 season.  The season will start in August and end in October.  If interested please contact Athletic Director, Ron Osborne for additional information @ 406-322-5373 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Cheerleading Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a Cheerleading Coach for the 2025-2026 season.  If interested please contact Athletic Director, Ron Osborne for additional information @ 406-322-5373 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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