Elementary Education Teacher - Grade 4

Description

FTE Effective Date Of Employment: Beginning of the 2026-27 school year
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Job Summary

Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the principal.
Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach elementary education.
  Strong general academic background.
  Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
  Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible To Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement.
If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.
Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Benefits

Available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long term disability insurance
Sick-leave
State pension plan
Tax-deferred retirement savings account
Flexible spending account

Our Team

The team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success.

Core Values

• Student-centered
• Based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person
• Learning with high expectations for all

Culture

• Fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students
• Inspires a love of learning for all ages

Vision

To provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy); and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

About the District

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 - joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 - jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 - eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 - janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).