Career Opportunities

Position Type: Summer School Positions/Summer School Positions
Date Posted: 3/10/2026
Location: Elementary Schools
Date Available: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

Engage, connect, and make a difference this summer by joining the Summer Adventures team!  This summer, Lakeville Area Schools Summer Adventures program is seeking multiple Special Education Paraprofessionals!  

As a Special Education Paraprofessional with the Summer Adventures summer program, you will provide direct and indirect support to students with special needs ages Birth through age 21.

Position Description/Qualifications:

• Support academic programs designed by instructors, special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Ability to work independently, exercise mature judgment, and positively manage children's behavior.
• High School Diploma required
• Prefer a candidate with an AA degree. Additional post-secondary training relevant to children/adolescents/young adults preferred.

Schedule/ Hours:

• Program Dates - June 4 through August 28, 2026. Closed June 19 & July 4
• 8 hours per day. Shift start and end times vary by building

Available Locations:

• Cherry View Elementary
• Lakeview Elementary
• Lake Marion Elementary
• John F Kennedy Elementary

(*The number of positions available is based on student needs.)

Salary:

• $17.30 - $22.86 per hour, depending on experience
  (Casual summer positions are not benefit-eligible)

What You Will Like About Us:
Student-focused, community-connected.
 
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through 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!

Your Benefits May Include: 

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE (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.
    • 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
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future, with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• 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 are offered employer-paid life insurance to provide support for their families in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week are 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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Every day 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 conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: an easily accessible, effective, and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere, for better health and well-being.

Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on the type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements."
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and supports workforce diversity

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/

Position Type: Community Education/Kid Zone Assistant
Date Posted: 4/2/2026
Location: Community Education
Date Available: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Engage, connect, make a difference!
Make a lasting impact on students while having fun with activities like arts and crafts, gym games, and hands-on learning centers! As a Kid Zone Assistant, you will engage with students before and after school, leading educational and enjoyable activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. The best part? You'll have the opportunity to go on exciting field trips, creating unforgettable experiences for both you and the students. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives while having fun every day!  The work you will do is more than just a job. 

Position Description/Qualifications:

• Works directly with and supervises large and small groups of children in planned activities throughout a variety of settings, such as the classroom, cafeteria, gym, computer lab, playground, and while on field trips.
• Work with children with a variety of needs.
• Supervises children during transition, breakfast, lunch, and snack.
• Assists the Kid Zone Instructor in preparing and implementing the daily curriculum.
• Maintains room environment by setting up, cleaning, and storing supplies and equipment. 
• 18 years of age, high school diploma
• Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
• Interpersonal skills that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the workplace, as determined by the coordinator.
• Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

Schedule/ Hours:

• Position has varying hours per day / Monday - Friday
• Minimum of 30 hours per week
  This position follows the school year calendar, from September to June, with a total of 173 days + field trip days. 

Salary:
In accordance with the Lakeville Education Assistants Federation salary schedule.

• A-1-2, $17.35 - $21.13 per hour depending on experience.

What You Will Like About Us:
Student-focused, community-connected.
 
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through 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!

Your Benefits May Include: 

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE (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.
    • 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
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future, with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• 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 are offered employer-paid life insurance to provide support for their families in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week are 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.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Every day 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 conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: an easily accessible, effective, and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere, for better health and well-being.

Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on the type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

Full Benefit Guidebook

Collective Bargaining Agreements:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements."
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and supports workforce diversity

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/

Position Type:  Community Education/Kid Zone Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 9/3/2025
Location: Lake Marion Elementary School
Date Available: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

Engage, connect, make a difference!
As a Special Education Paraprofessional with the Extended School Services Programs, you will provide direct and indirect support to students with special needs while making a lasting impact on students, while having fun with activities like arts and crafts, gym games, and hands-on learning centers! 

Position Description/Qualifications:

• Serve as a contributing member of the ESS and special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by ESS instructors, special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Provide support to enhance student success and independence through the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to ESS instructors and special education teachers about ESS class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
• Interpersonal skills that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the workplace, as determined by the principal.
• Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

Schedule/ Hours:

• Hours Per Day: 3.
• Hours Per Week: 15 per week
• Days Per Year: 173 plus field trips
• Start Date: ASAP
• Start and End Times: 7:00 am - 10 am 

Salary:

• $18.56 - $22.86 per hour, depending on experience 
• Position classified A-1-3 Lakeville Education Assistants Federation (Education Assistants and Clerical)

What You Will Like About Us:
Student-focused, community-connected.
 
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through 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!

Your Benefits May Include: 

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE (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.
    • 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 
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future, with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements. 
• 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 are offered employer-paid life insurance to provide support for their families in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week are 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.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Every day 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 conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: an easily accessible, effective, and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere, for better health and well-being.

Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on the type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

Full Benefit Guidebook

Collective Bargaining Agreements:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements."

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and supports workforce diversity.

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/

Position Type: Community Education/Kid Zone Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 9/12/2025
Location: Christina Huddleston Elementary School
Date Available: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

Engage, connect, make a difference!
As a Special Education Paraprofessional with the Extended School Services Programs, you will provide direct and indirect support to students with special needs while making a lasting impact on students, while having fun with activities like arts and crafts, gym games, and hands-on learning centers! 

Position Description/Qualifications:

• Serve as a contributing member of the ESS and special education team.
• Support academic programs designed by ESS instructors, special and general education teachers, including leading small groups, providing one-to-one follow-up, re-teaching/review, and keeping students on-task.
• Provide support to enhance student success and independence through the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) adaptations and accommodations. (e.g., taking notes in class, reading materials aloud, utilizing technology, implementing organizational tools).
• Provide feedback to ESS instructors and special education teachers about ESS class activities, assignments, student participation, and behavior.
• Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
• Interpersonal skills that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the workplace, as determined by the principal.
• Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

Schedule/ Hours:

• Hours Per Day: 5
• Hours Per Week: 25 per week
• Days Per Year: 173 plus field trips
• Start Date: 9/22/2025
• Start and End Times: 7:00 am - 9:30 am and 3:00 - 5:30 pm

Salary:

• $18.56 - $22.86 per hour, depending on experience 
• Position classified A-1-3 Lakeville Education Assistants Federation (Education Assistants and Clerical)

What You Will Like About Us:
Student-focused, community-connected.
 
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through 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!

Your Benefits May Include: 

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE (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.
    • 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 
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future, with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements. 
• 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 are offered employer-paid life insurance to provide support for their families in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week are 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.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Every day 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 conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: an easily accessible, effective, and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere, for better health and well-being.

Support to Help You Reach Your Career Goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on the type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

Full Benefit Guidebook

Collective Bargaining Agreements:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements."

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and supports workforce diversity.

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/