Coordinator of Area Learning Center

Description:
Position is full-time ï½ 8 hours per day 12-months

Effective Date of Employment:
July 1 2026

Application Deadline:
February 13 2026 ï½ 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedure:
All Candidates: Apply on-line as an EXTERNAL applicant at

Coordinator of Area Learning Center

The Coordinator is responsible for overall direction and administration of the District 196 Area Learning Center (ALC).

Qualifications:
Minnesota K-12 Principal License
Masters degree in Educational Administration or related field preferred
Minnesota teaching license
Experience and Knowledge of the unique needs of ALC students.
Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
The ability to build trust and positive relationships with students staff and families from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated leadership skills
Experience developing and delivering quality professional development
Commitment to equity and cultural competence with a focus on success and a growth mindset for students families and staff

Responsibilities:

Lead and Manage ALC:

• Establish and communicate a clear vision and mission for the ALC
  
• Ability to implement programs and practices consistent with the 196 strategic roadmap resulting in a positive culture and climate at the ALC
  
• Set high expectations for student achievement with demonstrated outcomes
  
• Develop and implement a comprehensive educational program aligned with district state and federal guidelines
  
• Supervise all licensed and non-licensed staff
  
• Manage budgets staffing and allocate resources effectively

Instructional Leadership:

• Guide and support teachers in developing effective curriculum and culturally responsive instructional methods focused on meeting the unique needs of ALC students
  
• Conduct regular classroom observations provide feedback and promote professional growth providing clear and timely documentation through the TDE/PAS process
  
• Support licensed and support staff in efforts to utilize data to track student progress

Culture and Climate:

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment that is safe orderly and conducive to student success
  
• Develop and implement strategies to build a strong sense of community among students staff and families
  
• Collaborate with programs and departments that share space within the Silver Bell Learning Center

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with students staff parents and the broader community
  
• Build strong relationships with community partners and leverage community resources to support student learning
  
• Collaborate with district high schools to support transitions between schools

• Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Utilize data to monitor student progress identify areas of need and make informed decisions about instruction and programming
  
• Develop and maintain data-driven systems for enrollment course registration and successful course completion
  
• Lead an on-going school continuous improvement plan collaborating with other District 196 administrators

Responsible To:
Director ofSecondary Education


Compensation / Benefits:
District Office Administrator Level 16($125865ï½ 142408) DOQ
Based on 2025/26
Excellent benefits

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available atEmployee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196


Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 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 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 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 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 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 gender identity 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 Joel Milteer ï½ ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ï½ ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ï½ ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ï½ ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.