High School Teacher -(Japanese .4 FTE LTS)

Full-time, long-term substitute position anticipated from the beginning of the 2026-27 school year until October 2, 2026. Application deadline: August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

About the role

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

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. The district operates 20 elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools, an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors, an Area Learning Center high school program, a K-12 special education school, and a special education program for young adults ages 18-22. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement, and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Japanese curriculum
• 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

Requirements

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach high school Japanese
• 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

Benefits

According to contractual agreement, 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
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.