Director Sorenson Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description:
Summer positions only
Hours vary by program (Monday - Friday) -  except ECSE

No summer school on 6/19/2026

• K-5 ESY:  8 hours/day
• 6 - 12 ESY: 4.5 hours/day
• Transition Plus ESY: 4.5 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group): 7 hours/day
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group): 6 hours/day
• ECSE ESY: 7 hours/day (Thursday hours vary - No Fridays)

 
Effective Date of Employment:
Dates of Employment Vary by Program

No summer school on 6/19/2026

• K-12 ESY:  6/15/26 - 6/26/26, training on 6/8/2026
• Transition Plus ESY: 6/15/26 - 6/26/26 , training on 6/8/2026
• Dakota Ridge ESY (large group) :  6/15/26 - 6/26/26
• Dakota Ridge ESY (small group) : 7/6/26 - 7/17/26
• ECSE ESY:  6/15/26 - 6/25/26 and 7/6/26 - 7/9/26

Note: Applicants will be able to indicate summer programing preferences (age level, building, program, etc.) during the application process.
Application Deadlines:
June 18,  2026 - 4:00 p.m. 
Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org
 

  Job Summary:

1. Teach summer school curriculum of Independent School District 196.
2. Carry out responsibilities as defined by the site coordinator/special education coordinators.
3. Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

 
Qualifications: 

1. Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach special education.
2. Experience working with special education students.
3. Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
4. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible to:
ESY Coordinator/ESY Leads
Compensation:
$40.00/hour
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 joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated 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 jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 eric.hansen@district196.org) 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 janet.fimmen@district196.org) 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.