Special Education Due Process Secretary / Student Support Clerk

Dual-role position: 7 hours/day (5.5 hours as Due Process Secretary and 1.5 hours as Student Support Clerk) on 10-month school-year schedule. Work hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Position begins at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

About the District

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice 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, an Area Learning Center, a K-12 special education school, and a program for young adults ages 18-22. It also provides early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, plus extensive community education programs.

Our mission is to educate, develop, and inspire students for lifelong success. Core values are student-centered, rooted in empathy and integrity, and focused on the wellbeing of the whole person. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that engages all students and inspires a love of learning.

Responsibilities

See attached document for detailed job summary and responsibilities.

Requirements

See attached document for qualifications and requirements.

Pay

• Due Process Secretary (RAVE Clerical Association – Wage Group IV): $22.42 – $25.18 per hour (2026-27 contract)
• Student Support Clerk (RAVE Clerical Association – Wage Group VI): $21.53 – $24.16 per hour (2026-27 contract)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (varies by employee group)

Benefits are available to eligible new employees effective the first day of active employment. Full details at Employee Benefits – District 196.