Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Lakeville Area Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for Lake Marion Elementary School.
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.
Please see the full job description on the Lakeville Area Schools website’s employment page.
Job ID: 5753348
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time
Apply today: https://district279.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5753348 or visit www.district279.org/careers for more opportuntiies.
Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas or program for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, department, or program leadership activities.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree required
MN teaching license in appropriate field, Special Education__DCD, ASD or PI, multiple licenses preferred, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License
Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
FTE: 1.0
Desired start date: 8/31/2026
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Job ID: 5894852
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Community Education
Location: Position will be primarily at Weaver Elementary School and will also support other program locations as needed. Summer location will vary.
General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing leadership, direct supervision and support in the program areas including program planning, prioritizing, organizing, and carrying out a diversified workload.
Description: The Site Supervisor plays a crucial role in providing leadership and support within the Community Education department. Responsible for overseeing program operations at a location, staff management, and addressing the needs of students, parents/guardians, and staff. The Site Supervisor ensures the delivery of high-quality educational services. This position involves strategic planning, performance leadership, program content development, professionalism, and other related duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
System Leadership – 25%
Align program operations with the district’s mission, vision, and core values.
Serve as a leader in department and district initiatives, committees, trainings, and strategic planning efforts.
Develop and communicate a shared vision for the site and program staff.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement new processes and initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families and staff, providing timely communication while maintaining confidentiality.
Foster strong relationships with scholars, families, school staff, and community partners.
Program Operations – 30%
Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to site staff.
Participate in hiring and staffing decisions in collaboration with the Program Manager.
Conduct performance evaluations, support goal setting, and guide professional growth for employees.
Delegate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with program expectations and safety requirements.
Approve timecards and employee absences and provide training on timekeeping procedures.
Maintain required personnel and student records and collaborate with Human Resources as needed.
Manage program resources, supplies, and inventory effectively and responsibly.
Support staff in creating engaging environments that promote learning, participation, and positive youth development.
Program Quality and Student Support – 25%
Collaborate with Lead Instructors to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming.
Provide support and accommodations for scholars with diverse needs and maintain communication with families and schools.
Conduct regular staff meetings, huddles, coaching sessions, and on-the-job training.
Assist in maintaining staff-to-student ratios and provide direct program support when needed.
Support the planning and implementation of school-year and summer enrichment programs.
Monitor lessons and activities to ensure meaningful, engaging, and age-appropriate experiences.
Coordinate field trips, including logistics, transportation, itineraries, and safety expectations.
Promote inclusive practices and ensure all scholars have access to enriching learning opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement – 15%
Make sound decisions regarding site operations, staffing, and family or student needs.
Foster a positive culture focused on growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Act as a liaison between program sites and district leadership to ensure consistency across programs.
Engage families, school staff, and community members to strengthen program effectiveness.
Participate in professional development, department meetings, and leadership activities.
Demonstrate adaptability, reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to high-quality service.
Other Duties – 5%
Support additional Community Education and Youth Enrichment programs as needed.
Participate in district committees, special initiatives, and training opportunities.
Perform other duties of a comparable nature as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in education or related field.
Align with Minn. Stat. 245H.08, subd. 2. with at least one-year previous experience in childcare recreation, education, or youth development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of instructional methods, racial equity, and multicultural curriculum concepts.
Preferred knowledge of computer applications such as GSuite (google drive, sheets) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook), ARUX.
Familiarity with various instructional methods, best practices, and strategies.
Prior customer service and technology experience preferred.
Supervisor experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Demonstrates ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with scholars, colleagues, and guardians
Fostering collaborative partnerships through effective communication and feedback.
Exhibit traits such as active listening, problem-solving, and confidence in presenting information.
Flexibility to adapt to new approaches and methods, engaging in self-reflection to positively impact scholars.
Proficient in facilitating meetings and discussions, effectively applying strategies and collaborate positively with all stakeholders
Demonstrating strong communication skills both verbally and in writing. (train, speak, and facilitate meetings)
Job Type: Exempt, Full-Time, full-year, 12 month position 260/261 workdays. Typical preferred core hours 8:00-4:30 pm. There will be hours worked outside these typical preferred hours.
Bargaining Unit: Management Personnel I-M (Supervisor)
Salary Range: Per Contract, current salary range is $67,825 – $84,358
Start Date: To be determined
Closing Date: Open until filled
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Job ID: 5891096
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management, plan, execute, and communicate the safety, security, and emergency management programs of the District to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance, emergency and crisis preparedness, and safety for all scholars, staff, and community members; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the District and department for which employed; support District and department leaders implementation of improvement plans; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and department initiatives; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings; support in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services when applicable; participate in District and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide Strategic Leadership:
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
Aligning function with mission and core values of the organization; acting as a leader in District and department initiatives and strategies; attending training; serving on task forces and committees, as appropriate.
Developing and communicating shared vision for areas of responsibility.
Initiating, coordinating, and sustaining collaboration with a variety of leaders, colleagues, and staff on opportunities, support, and resources aligned with the District Strategic Plan and department and content/program outcomes; ensuring an equity lens in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of area of responsibility.
Planning and executing continuous improvement processes for area of responsibility; monitoring and guiding the process; establishing clear and equitable outcomes, developed using data from multiple sources, that are representative of research based best practices and District guidelines and standards.
Demonstrate Performance Leadership:
Developing individual capacity to apply technical/functional expertise for maximum impact.
Demonstrating attention to quality enhancement by incorporating formative feedback from supervisor in order to improve efficiencies and effectiveness in recordkeeping, workflow and compliance.
Assuming appropriate responsibility for tasks; following established procedures to guide system and departmental work; collaborating to achieve shared objectives; monitoring and demonstrating effective decision-making strategies in order to meet project deadlines.
Demonstrate Management Skills:
Showing knowledge of resources aligned to areas of responsibility; managing District and department resources equitably, effectively, and efficiently; collaborating with department leaders to develop tactical and strategic goals by analyzing program operational and strategic needs and resources (including; budget, personnel, time, facilities, materials) to ensure that actions and expenditures are appropriate, meet objectives, and are within budget.
Applying effective and equitable decision-making processes.
Maintaining and communicating district emergency planning and crisis preparedness programs implementing the district security and emergency management programs including comprehensive procedures and policies which pertain to the security and risk management of all district locations; designing, developing, and maintaining a districtwide emergency preparedness program (long and short-range plans) in cooperation with other agencies, including 911, local law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and the SEMAC, Security and Emergency Management Advisory Committee participating in the development, design, and maintenance of the district level emergency response plan participating and supporting the SEMAC in collaboration with the Director of Transportation & Security and Emergency Management and the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management
Managing security and emergency management assets, coordinating and completing timely repairs, inspections, additions, replacements and improvements of security and emergency management equipment as necessary for compliance with the security and emergency plan; conducting research and work collaboratively with departments and industry experts to install and maintain effective security and emergency management equipment that meets current best practices in the district; maintaining and supporting department assets including security cameras, card access systems, online security and emergency management plans and websites, visitor entrance and management systems, intrusion alarms, two-way radios, other security technology.
Monitoring compliance with internal audit and security and emergency policies, procedures and training as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; monitor and coordinate compliance with district standards for security and emergency , emergency planning, crisis preparedness, advising Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management regarding identified gaps in compliance and security and emergency vulnerabilities; coordinating support for district staff and community members, deliver presentations, provide guidance and act as a resource; establishing system for responding to concerns from staff, students, and the public; under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management; providing training for affected staff, as necessary, on the emergency response plan, and its individual components, emergency planning, crisis preparedness.
Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills:
Establishing and cultivating mutual respect and rapport including positive interactions with and among colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; consistently demonstrating knowledge and caring about individuals; demonstrating and applying appropriate cultural and developmental awareness in interactions with colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; recognizing and honoring the dignity, needs, and individual identity of colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community.
Expressing ideas clearly in speaking and writing; communicating effectively in public; presenting to a variety of groups; encouraging frequent and open communication; maintaining accessibility and visibility in the organization; inviting suggestions and feedback.
Developing, influencing, and nurturing trust-based relationships with government officials at city, county, state, and federal levels and acting as district representative to these entities in collaboration with the Director, Transportation & Security and Emergency Management and the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management; serving as a liaison and maintaining communication with local law enforcement in the communities we serve, follow-up on individual cases affecting district interests as needed
Disseminating program information to staff, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; responding to individuals with questions or concerns, responding to external requests for information (ex: compile data and submit state and federal reports).
Perceiving the needs and concerns of others and providing appropriate support; resolving conflicts; demonstrating cultural responsiveness.
Demonstrate Professionalism:
Showing commitment to own professional growth; reflecting on knowledge and practice through self-assessment; accurately assessing the effectiveness of own leadership and activities; citing specific examples, ideas, and means for areas of improvement; identify personal growth areas and independently seeking opportunities to develop and refine knowledge and practices; maintaining documentation of progress toward professional learning goals.
Managing work duties effectively; organizing and scheduling time commitments to meet demands of the job; meeting established timelines and deadlines; maintaining accurate, accessible, and clear department and content/program documentation and records.
Effectively initiating contact, communication, and collaboration with staff, scholars, guardians/caregiver, community and outside agencies; providing timely, constructive, and substantive information in a culturally sensitive manner; seeking opportunities to develop relationships and engage staff, scholars, guardians/caregiver, community and outside agencies.
Cultivating and sustaining positive and productive relationships with staff, scholars, guardians/caregiver, community and outside agencies; helping to identify challenges and taking positive action toward their solution; actively participating in a culture of professional inquiry to improve practice; participating in school, program/content, District and state meetings and events; supporting implementation of the District mission.
Remaining current regarding knowledge, skills, and trends for area of responsibility; maintaining professional and technical knowledge and certifications; seeking collegial support and feedback; seeking knowledge regarding the scholars and community served and applying findings to program/content practice participating in professional organizations to enhance practice; providing leadership and support to colleagues.
Demonstrating professional demeanor; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Consistently maintaining and modeling honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with staff, scholars, guardians/caregiver, community and outside agencies; inspiring trust by demonstrating competence, reliability, sincerity, and caring; demonstrating adaptability and flexibility; actively addressing scholars’ needs; advocating for scholars.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree, desired
Minimum 5 years of experience in similar/equivalent position
Salary: Pay Grade 110, $72,064 to $107,196 annually, based upon education and experience
Work schedule: 260/261 days/year
Job type or FTE: Full-time
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Desired start date: ASAP
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.