Spanish Teacher

Approximate start and end dates: August 26 through November 6, 2026.

About the Role

Must possess or be eligible for a K-12 or 7-12 Spanish teaching license in the State of Minnesota.

About Us

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. We operate nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student, with a mission to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically, and civically. We are 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Eligibility for benefits on Day One of employment
• Full-time benefits (including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans) for employees working 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more
• Health and dental benefits for teachers at 0.50 FTE or more
• Part-time voluntary benefits (including low-cost vision and legal insurance) for staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week
• Health benefits:
  • Added networks providing access to many medical services at zero cost
  • Free virtual healthcare services with 24/7 access to doctors and licensed therapists
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available
  • Wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements
• Pension plan providing retirement income (visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
• Employer-paid life insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.50 FTE or more)
• Long-term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.50 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, offering no-cost, confidential help for:
  • Anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns
  • Alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more
• Virtual fitness services for accessible, affordable fitness anytime, anywhere
• Support for career goals through training, classes, and professional development
• Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (studentaid.gov)

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

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