Early Childhood Screener

4/20/2026

Early Childhood Screener JobID:

22775

Position Type:

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Screener

Date Posted:

4/17/2026

Location:

District Service Center

Closing Date:

04/24/2026

Description:

Licensed Staff/Early Childhood Developmental Screener Hours are 7:45 am - 3:45 pm on screening days. Twice per month late appointments (10 am - 6 pm) are scheduled.

Effective Dates of Employment:

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year July 29, 2026 Paid training to start Spring 2026

Application Deadline:

April 24, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:

Internal and External applicants: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

OVERVIEW

Complete Early Childhood health and developmental screenings for ISD 196 preschool age children. Screeners are scheduled for 1-2 days per week up to 95 days per year. This position works 8 hours per scheduled day, and the calendar includes working four Saturdays per year, and two early evenings per month. Early Childhood screenings are scheduled from late July- early June.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create a positive and welcoming environment for all families. Complete developmental screenings of 3 to 5 year olds using a standardized assessment tool. Complete short interviews with parents regarding children's health and development. Maintain good communication and cooperation with colleagues, families, and the Early Childhood Screening Manager. Collaborate with language interpreters. Record screening outcomes into the screening database. Follow Minnesota early childhood screening requirements. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota teaching license preferred, or similar training and experience. Strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with standardized educational assessment preferred. Responsible to: ECSE Coordinator & EC Screening TOSA

Compensation:

According to contractual agreement Rate of pay: $30.00 per hour / $240 per full day. Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, 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 29,000 students and 160,000 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 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's 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 (651-423-7859 - joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 - jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 - eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 - janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd 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.