Careers at PACT
Despite our big reputation, PACT Charter School offers a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging small school culture. We’re a community that works together as parents, students, and staff to create a joyful learning environment where students thrive.
Come join us!
Community at PACT
Together we grow.
You’ll find a community at PACT that supports and helps you develop your gifts. Together, we do great things – greater because we don’t do them alone. We're an influential school of collaborators focused on character-building and encouraging life-long learners.
Our Mission
Partnering as parents, students, and staff to develop students of character and academic excellence.
In Their Own Words
See what makes our staff love what they do!
Pam Backowski
Grade 6 Teacher and Varsity Golf Coach
Anita Douglas
Secondary Language Arts Teacher & Drama Advisor
Judy Clements
Special Education Paraprofessional
Jenelle Moehn
Assistant Director of Education
Josh Nyquist
Executive Director of Operations
Kasey Olson
Grade 3 Teacher, JV Dance Coach, and Alum
Suzy Radtke
Special Education Paraprofessional
Romelle Pornschloegl
Executive Director of Secondary Education
Chelsea Kessler
Enrollment and Volunteer Coordinator
Jayme Lisell
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Jennifer McDevitt
Grade 3 Teacher and School Board Member
Rochelle Hale
Grade 1 Teacher
Ryan Thompson
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Lindsey Ellison
Secondary Support Services Teacher
The PACT Advantage
- Large school experience set in a caring, small school and community environment.
- An atmosphere that encourages collaboration at all levels.
- Building relationships with students and co-workers.
- Robust infrastructure with integrated classroom technology and 1:1 devices facilitate the learning experience for teachers and students.
- Recognition and celebration of achievements.
- Staff events: cookouts, ice cream socials, Soup-er Bowl, and holiday party.
- Non-School Fridays (4-day school week policy)
- Reduced employee hours offer employees a great work-life balance.
- 154 student contact days and 177 contract days for teachers.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual plan.
- For employees who are parents, the opportunity for their children to attend PACT through an enrollment preference.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- FMLA Leave
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Bone Marrow Donation Leave
- Election Judge Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Military Duty Leave
- Leave of Absence
- Time-off to vote
- Competitive salary with fewer work days than most school districts
- Paid coaching and advisor opportunities
- Longevity pay for time served
- Master’s degree increase for teachers
- FMLA Leave
- No union dues
- PERA / TRA
- 403b retirement plan (offered, employee-paid)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance at a base amount with employees having the option to add additional coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
HISTORY
PACT opened in 1994 as a K-7 school with 84 students. In 2003, we built a new building to accommodate our growing student population. In 2023, grades 6-12 will move to a new second campus just 2 miles north of our current location.
LOCATION
Located in Ramsey, Minnesota, family life is valued here. Just 22 miles north of downtown Minneapolis, it’s a growing community with an extensive trail system and access to the Metro and Northstar transportation systems.
NON-SCHOOL FRIDAYS
PACT has a 4-day school week policy with roots in our history, and we typically have non-school Fridays! (more like Fri-yay!) Teachers use non-school Fridays for grading, professional development, and team meetings.
SCHOOL SPIRIT
Black, red, and white, we fight, fight, fight! Home of the Panthers, we celebrate school spirit on the last school day of each week.
FREE ADMITTANCE
Employees get free admission to campus activities, including sporting and theatre events. It’s a great way to support our students outside of the classroom!
FEWER CONTRACT DAYS
With only 177 contract days, we have fewer than our neighboring districts. Our schedule provides a good work-life balance.
2023-2024 Campus Expansion
PACT is expanding and opening a Secondary Campus in the fall of 2023. The new location will expand our program offerings, build extracurricular programs, and increase our reach and reputation in the community. Our Elementary Campus will undergo a remodel summer of 2023.
Staffing will double across K-12 between 2023 and 2028, including teacher, para, and school support roles. This list represents the positions we plan to hire for the 2023-2024 school year.
Staffing will double across K-12 between 2023 and 2028, including teacher, para, and school support roles. This list represents the positions we plan to hire for the 2023-2024 school year.
Administration
- Director of Special Education
- Assistant Director of Education
- Dean of Students
Elementary Faculty
Secondary Faculty
Specials Faculty
Support Services Faculty
- Interventionist
- Elementary Support Services Teachers (3)
- Secondary Support Services Teachers (3)
Support Staff
Paraprofessionals
Coaches
Ready to Join Us?
Start Your Application
We're excited you're considering joining us at PACT! Apply online to get started.
Human Resources Specialist
Chris Feist
If you need assistance with your application or employment questions, please contact me.
The Application Process.
- View open positions on AppliTrack webpage.
- Complete an online application and include a cover letter, resume, copy of MN licensure/certification (if applicable), copy of transcripts (if applicable), and three letters of professional recommendation.
- Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview.
- Interviews are scheduled with the hiring manager and team members familiar with the position.
- Offers will be made by the Human Resource Specialist, after which references will be contacted, and a mandatory background check will be conducted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PACT Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable laws, in its programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
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