Learning Specialist

Role Overview

Lakeville Area Schools is hiring a Learning Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year at Cherry View Elementary. This role is a 1.00 FTE position scheduled for 186 days.

Qualifications

Applicants must already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Minnesota K–6 Elementary License.

Compensation and Contract

Pay and benefits will follow the EML Contract. The stated salary range is $54,123 to $101,459.

District Overview

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a highly regarded school district and the 12th largest in Minnesota. It serves about 12,000 students across Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and sections of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. The district includes nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an area learning center, an online K–12 school, Early Childhood programming, and Community Education offerings.

The district’s mission is to help every student succeed personally, socially, academically, and civically, and its vision is to build a love of learning in every student. It also emphasizes a school culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, where students, staff, and families feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Benefits and Support

Employees may be eligible for a broad benefits package that can include affordable health coverage and wellness support. Eligibility depends on employment type, hours worked, and bargaining agreement terms.

Benefit options mentioned include paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year. Employees become eligible for benefits on day one of employment. Staff working 0.75 FTE or at least 30 hours per week are offered full-time benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance. Teachers are eligible for health and dental benefits at 0.50 FTE or above. Staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week may receive part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.

Health benefits may include expanded provider networks, access to many services at no cost, free virtual healthcare with doctors and licensed therapists available 24/7, diabetes care and heart health prevention programs, a large PPO network, and a wellness rewards program. Dental coverage may include orthodontic care for adults and children.

Additional support may include a 403(b) retirement savings account with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements, a pension plan through PERA or TRA depending on position type, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage for staff over 30 hours per week, and tax-free flexible spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care expenses.

The district also provides an Employee Assistance Program for confidential help with concerns such as anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting, substance use, stress management, and other personal challenges. Virtual fitness services are also available.

Professional Growth

Employees may have access to training, classes, professional development, and possible federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness support, depending on role eligibility.

Additional Notes

Program availability, resources, and benefits vary based on employment type, funding, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional employment details are available in the district’s contract documents and benefit guidebook. The district is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.