Network Specialist
Description
Effective Date Of Employment: August 3, 2026
Application Deadlines: July 22, 2026 - 8:00 p.m.
Application Procedure: All Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant
Job Summary
For job summary and qualifications please see attached document.
Compensation / Benefits
Level 14 - Special Staff
$101,769 - 110,352 (2026-27) depending on qualifications
Excellent benefits
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
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave
- State Pension Plan
- Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
Vision
The vision is 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. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
Education Programs
- 20 elementary schools (grades K-5)
- Six middle schools (grades 6-8)
- Four high schools (grades 9-12)
- An optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors
- An Area Learning Center high school program
- A special education school
- A special education program serving young adults ages 18-22
Community Education
The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
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.
Contact Information
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.
OCR Contact Information
Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).