Middle School Teacher - Social Studies

Position Details

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location: Dakota Hills Middle School
• Closing Date: 02/27/2026

1.0 FTE

Grades: 6-8

Effective Date of Employment: Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Final date to receive applications: February 27, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates:
Apply on-line trict
196.org

• 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.

• Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach middle school social studies.
• 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.

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.

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.

Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer – 651‑423‑7859 – joel.milteer (Title IX Coordinator). Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson – 651‑423‑7782 – jeremy.sorenson (Student inquiry). Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen – 651‑423‑7712 – eric.hansen (Student inquiry). Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen – 651‑423‑7629 – janet.fimmen (Student with disability). Mailing address: rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).