High School Teacher - Career Development​/Music Production Teacher

Application Procedures

Internal and External Candidates:
Apply on‑line trict
196.org

1.0 FTE

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

April 23, 2026 4:00 p.m.

• Teach Music Production 1 and 2:
  This course will present beginning to intermediate music production techniques and skills as well as an overview of the music industry in general. Students will be given direct hands‑on experience with music production equipment as well as opportunities to explore other areas on their own. This is a course is offered within the Career Development Program for students in Grades 11 and 12
• Travel between buildings is required and reimbursed per district policies.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor.

• MN licensure preferred. Candidates with industry knowledge and who are eligible for a license, variance or community expert permission may also apply.
• Industry knowledge in any of the following areas preferred:
• Music Production Software (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, 3rd Party Plugins)
• Music Production Hardware (Microphones, Preamps, Mixers, Monitors)
• Audio Production Signal Flow
• Music Recording and Mixing
• Current Music Trends
• Live Sound Production
• Sound For Picture Production
• Music Business Fundamentals
• Basic A/V facilities setup and operation
• Music Production Post-Secondary Options
• Relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Building Principal

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

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…