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

OpportunityDescription
School Food Program Staff

Columbus Schools is actively seeking School Food Program Staff for the 2025-2026 school year. These positions will assist in the daily operations of all facets of school nutrition including but not limited to food preparation, following meal standards, cooking, baking, serving, and sanitizing. 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 , Public Employee Retirement System, sick and vacation leave per law, and holiday pay. Pay range is between $15.00-16.00 DOE. For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

Apply Online
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.

Apply Online
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.

Apply Online
Custodian

The district is actively seeking applications for a custodial position 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 $15.50-$16.50 DOE.  For more information please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-322-5373.

Apply Online
7th Grade Girl's Basketball Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a 7th Grade Girl's Basketball Coach for the Fall 2025 season.  The season will start in October and end in November.  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..

Apply Online
6th Grade Girl's Basketball Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a 6th Grade Girl's Basketball Coach for the Fall 2025 season.  The season will start in October and end in November.  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..

Apply Online
7th Grade Boy's Basketball Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a 7th Grade Boy's Basketball Coach for the Winter 2025-2026 season.  The season will start in December and end in February.  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..

Apply Online
6th Grade Boy's Basketball Coach

Columbus Public Schools is immediately seeking applicants for a 6th Grade Boy's Basketball Coach for the Winter 2025-2026 season.  The season will start in February and end in March.  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..

Apply Online

Certified Online Application

Classified Online Application