Assistant Principal - High School (.8 FTE)

Independent School District 196; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 152,000 - 163,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Pension plan

Sick leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking an Assistant Principal at Eastview High School (.8 FTE) to support a strong learning environment. The role focuses on student achievement, staff collaboration, and effective school operations under the Building Principal.

The candidate will provide leadership in curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation, together with 9th–12th grade student support and family communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Minnesota administrative license and have prior classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in secondary education programs and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for staff, students and families.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse community and collaborate district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department leadership and management for Social Studies, Mathematics, Family and Consumer Science, Visual Arts.
• Provide leadership for teacher supervision duties/assignments.
• Assist with student support through the student assistance team.
• Lead curriculum, instruction and school operations including coordination of assessments and state standards.
• Oversee campus security and attendance responses; co-lead 8th grade registration events and Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Minnesota administrative license

Teaching experience

Job description

Assistant Principal - High School (.8 FTE) JobID: 23856

• Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 11/11/2026
• Location: Eastview High School
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026

Description

.80 FTE High School Assistant Principal

Effective Date of Employment: ASAP

Application Deadline: November 17, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department leadership and management for Social Studies, Mathematics, Family and Consumer Science, Visual Arts.
• Leadership for teacher supervision duties/assignments
• Assist with student support (student assistance team)
• Assist with leadership for curriculum, instruction and school operations
  • Leadership for teacher supervision and evaluation
  • Assist with faculty and staff development
  • Provide coordination and leadership for academic initiatives
  • Assist with the leadership, curriculum implementation and coordination of the Minnesota Graduation Standards, Graduation Requirements and Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.
• Leadership for campus security
• Leadership for student attendance responses and truancy
• Provide co-leadership and coordination of 8th grade parent registration meetings and Registration Information Night
• Provide leadership and coordination for Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Publish major report/curriculum and instruction timeline to faculty and staff
• Leadership for student behavior responses (Grades 9 and 10)
• Leadership for BARR programming and 9th grade teams and programming
• Share in the supervision of evening fine art/performing arts and athletic events
• Assist with curriculum and instruction
• Coordinate planning and preparation for first day of school

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.
• Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Support school learning teams.
• Partner with the principal forteacher observations andevaluations.
• Carry out other responsibilities as defined by the principal.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have a valid Minnesota administrative license, will have successful classroom teaching experience and will demonstrate prior significant leadership of secondary education programs. Candidates must have outstanding organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, staff and the public and the ability to work effectively within a diverse community.

Responsible To

Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits

Salary in the range of $151,977 - &162,584) (184days/year) based on 2026/27 school year, depending upon qualifications, plus an excellent benefits program.(will be pro-rated for .8 FTE)

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

About Our Culture

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.

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.

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 thedesignated 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.