Assistant Principal​/Dean of Students - Elementary

Lakeville Area Schools is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal

• Position Type:
  
  Administration/ Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
• Date Posted:8/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake Marion Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  09/2026
• Closing Date:09/10/2026

Full-time, 200 day position

Lake Marion Elementary School

Start Date:

TBD(September 2026)

The elementary assistant principal is responsible for directly assisting the school principal in the leadership, coordination, supervision and management of the school programs and operation.

• Actively promote the school mission, vision and objectives to students, parents, and community.
• Collaborate with all employees to familiarize and reinforce the range of school services to improve individual student learning experiences.
• Coordinate with Intervention Support Team services including Special Education, 504 services, Title I and student mental health services.
• Develop and implement student orientation and transition programs in coordination with the Learning Specialists.
• Facilitate continuous school improvement plans.
• Represent the principal at school, professional and public meetings in the principal's absence.

Please see attached job description for complete list of duties and responsibilities.

• Master's degree in education and minimum five years of teaching experience
• Must possess a valid K-12 Principal licensein the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff and associates
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills required
• Focus on equity and equitable outcomes for all students

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194) is an award-winning public school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The district serves more than 12,000 students in Lakeville, as well as parts of Burnsville, Elko New Market, Eureka, Credit River, and New Market townships. The district currently has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an alternative learning center, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education.

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

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and 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 a 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 & dental benefits at a 0.5 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.
  • Health benefits include:
    • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
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    • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
    • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
    • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
    • Wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family…