Assistant Administrator - School of Environmental Studies

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 in Minnesota is seeking a 456 FTE Assistant Administrator to support the district's mission and drive excellence in student learning, collaboration, and a positive school environment.

The role partners with the principal on teacher observations and evaluations, leads efforts to build relationships with staff, parents and the community, and helps empower leaders and teams to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Minnesota to teach high school students.
• MN Administrative license.
• Experience in leading teachers to maximize academic growth for students.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, parents and other stakeholders.
• Experience as an instructional leader; team building consensus and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate well and lead change.
• Experience in facilitating positive behavioral systems school-wide.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the school mission and help school achieve excellence in the areas of student learning, team collaboration, positive school learning environment, effective communication.
• Empower students to identify and manage emotions, resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and develop problem-solving skills.
• Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with staff, students, parents and community partners.
• Support school learning teams.
• Partner with the principal for teacher observations and evaluations.
• Carry out other responsibilities as defined by the principal.

Skills

Relationship-building

Effective communication

Instructional leadership

Change leadership

Conflict resolution

Staff development

Behavioral systems

Community engagement

Education

MN Administrative license

Job description

Description

• 456 FTE Assistant Administrator

Effective Date Of Employment

ASAP

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Job Summary

• Assist in the implementation of the school mission and help school achieve excellence in the areas of student learning, team collaboration, positive school learning environment, effective communication.
• Empower students to identify and manage emotions, resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and develop problem-solving skills.
• Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with staff, students, parents and community partners.
• Support school learning teams.
• Partner with the principal for teacher observations and evaluations.
• Carry out other responsibilities as defined by the principal.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Minnesota to teach high school students.
• MN Administrative license.
• Experience in leading teachers to maximize academic growth for students.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, parents and other stakeholders.
• Experience as an instructional leader; team building consensus and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate well and lead change.
• Experience in facilitating positive behavioral systems school-wide.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To

Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits

Salary in the range of $115,070 $122,790 (200 days/year) based on 2026/27 school year - depending upon qualifications, plus an excellent benefits program.

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

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. Our 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.

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.

District 196 has 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 K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. 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.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) 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 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) 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 [e-mail]) 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. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.