Special Education Teacher - Center

Special Education Teacher - Center-Based

Apply for the Special Education Teacher - Center-Based role at Lakeville Area Schools ISD 194.

Position starts December 8, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Location:

Lakeview Elementary School.

• Must possess or be eligible for a Minnesota Special Education teaching license. Preferred areas of licensure include Developmental Disabilities.
• See attached job description.

Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.

As an employee you will have access to high-quality affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well‑being of you and your family.

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment
• All employees working 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans
• Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance
• 403(b) retirement investment account with employer matching (subject to plan limits)
• Pension plan for retirement for instructional/licensed positions (check PERA/TRA details)
• Life and long‑term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (including teachers at 0.50 FTE or more)
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• Confidential, no‑cost support for a wide variety of needs: anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting, substance abuse, stress management, and more
• Virtual fitness services accessible anytime, anywhere

• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (check eligibility criteria)

Lakeville Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

Salary range: $51,996.00 – $97,472.00 per year