High School Teacher - Science (LTS)

Independent School District 196; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Sick-leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible spending account

Vacation

Holidays

Personal leave

Job summary

Independent School District 196 seeks a high school science teacher for a 1.0 FTE position at Apple Valley High School. The anticipated employment period runs from late October 2026 to late November 2026, with the application deadline on September 16, 2026.

The role requires MN licensure to teach HS science and a strong academic background, plus ability to relate well to students, staff, and diverse families.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach high school science.
• Strong general academic background.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Experience with diverse school communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the principal.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Skills

Licensed to teach high school science

Relate positively to students, staff,

Diversity awareness

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Apple Valley High School
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Description:

1.0 FTE (LTS)
Effective Date of Employment:
Anticipated Dates: October 25, 2026 until November 25, 2026
Application Deadline:
September 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Job Summary:

• Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the principal.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach high school science.
• Strong general academic background.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To: Building Principal

Compensation / Benefits: According to contractual agreement.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Sick-leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 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 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).

Internal applicants only. This application should be used for applying within your current bargaining group only.

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For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Tamara Bosiacki at 651-423-7755, District 196 Human Resources.
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