Science Teacher - LTS

About the role

Grade 7 Science Teacher (LTS 1.00 FTE) at Kenwood Trail Middle School. Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education. The district’s vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with a mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. Lakeville Area Schools is committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a 5‑8 Science teaching license in the State of Minnesota.

Pay

Salary range: $54,123 to $101,459 (pro‑rated for FTE and contracted days), in accordance with the EML Contract.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Benefits eligible on Day One of employment
• Full‑time benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, legal) for employees working ≥0.75 FTE or 30+ hours/week
• Teachers receive health and dental benefits at ≥0.50 FTE
• Part‑time voluntary benefits (vision, legal) for staff working 20–29.99 hours/week
• Health benefits include zero‑cost medical networks, free virtual healthcare 24/7, free diabetes and heart‑health prevention programs, provider choice with the largest PPO network, wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment accounts with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
• Pension plan (TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
• Employer‑paid life insurance for staff >30 hours/week (teachers at ≥0.50 FTE)
• Long‑term disability insurance for staff >30 hours/week (teachers at ≥0.50 FTE)
• Tax‑free flexible spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – no‑cost confidential support for anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns, substance use, stress management, etc.
• Virtual fitness services
• Training, classes, and professional development to support career goals
• Information on Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)

Schedule

Approximate start and end dates: November