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Become part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where your contributions make a lasting difference. At Lakeville Area Schools, we offer more than just a job – we offer the opportunity to inspire, grow, and create positive change. 
 

Lakeville Area Schools is an award-winning school system located in the South Metro of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. We serve over 12,000 students in Dakota and Scott counties, and cover 86 square miles, including most of Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market townships. There are nine elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), two high schools (9-12), an alternative learning center, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education.

The district prides itself on its high-quality workforce and strong connection with its students, families and community. Through its highly skilled, highly dedicated team of professionals, Lakeville Area Schools strives to provide world-class, personalized learning to ensure success for every student.

Explore the exciting career opportunities we have and see how you can be a part of our award-winning team. Together, we will make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the community!

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I love my job. I have worked in many fields, and I have never felt more fulfilled than I do in this career. You can see the impact every day—watching students progress from elementary to middle to high school. And when I’m able to hand them their diploma, it’s just like saying, ‘You made it to the finish line.’ Phillip Swayne - School Success Liaison

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STEM has real-world applications for our students beyond the typical classroom. It allows them to use what they’re learning in new and meaningful ways, and we get to see strengths from students that we might not always notice in a traditional setting. I’m excited to teach STEM every day. My students are engaged, ready to learn, and eager to explore through hands-on experiences. Kelly Lewis - STEM Teacher

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Lakeville is moving in the right direction. There’s a real vision to reach everyone. To lift up all voices. I love being part of a district that’s making changes based on what students truly need. Steve Higgins - Counselor

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Everyone here is so supportive. No matter what you need, someone’s always ready to help. It really feels like a team.Amanda Halvorson - 2nd Grade Teacher

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Kids grow at different rates, just like flowers. As long as we see progress, that’s what matters. Because truly we are here because we love kids. Their growth, their joy, and their spark.Kristy Saunders - Kindergarten Teacher

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I always start the day by saying good morning, looking my students in the eye, and prioritizing the relationship over teaching. If you don’t have a relationship, you don’t have anything else. Every student here is a human being first.Marissa Eigner - 1st Grade Teacher

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We emphasize that we can do hard things and that mistakes are learning. When students finally succeed — even in small ways — we celebrate every moment, because that joy matters.Katie Dettman - Autism Program Teacher

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I feel most connected to students when they come through the lunch line and I can chat with them. I know so many of them by name — we talk for a minute or two, and it just makes my day. We don’t know what kids are coming from each day. I want them to walk in knowing we’ll take care of them, feed them, accept them and love them.Monica Gihl - Cook Manager