Adult Basic Education/ELD Teacher – Cedar Valley Learning Center

Description: .41 FTE, 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of the 2024-25 school year

Application Deadlines:
May 8, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Job Summary:

  1. Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
  2. Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
  3. Carry out responsibilities as defined by the principal.
  4. Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Qualifications: 

  1. Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach K-12. ABE or ELD teaching license preferred.
  2. Strong general academic background.
  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.
  5. Experience with adult, English Language and diverse learner populations and online instruction is preferred.

Responsible To: ABE Manager

Compensation: According to contractual agreement.

In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.

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 employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.

District 196 has 19 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 for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, 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 lifelong 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, 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, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 – [email protected]) 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 – [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – [email protected]) 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 – [email protected]) 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).