Instrumental Music Teacher - Elementary

Independent School District 196; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking an Instrumental Music Teacher - LTS for Parkview Elementary (and Westview Elementary as needed). The role requires teaching a statewide K-12 instrumental music program with a .67/.33 split between Parkview and Westview Elementary.

Anticipated start December 7, 2026 through March 1, 2027; apply online by November 13, 2026. The district emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach K-12 instrumental music.
• 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.

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

Student engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Communication with staff/parents

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field

K-12 Instrumental Music endorsement

Job description

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• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Instrumental Music Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Parkview Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Description

Instrumental Music Teacher - LTS

.67 at Parkview Elementary/.33 at Westview Elementary

Effective Date of Employment

Anticipated Dates: December 7, 2026- March 1, 2027

Application Deadline

November 13, 2026 at 4:00pm

Application Procedures

Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

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 K-12 instrumental music.
• 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. 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

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.

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 7:38:21 AM CST.

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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