PreK-5 Instructional and Data Support Specialist (TOSA) JobID: 6131
Position Type:
Elementary Teachers
Date Posted:
5/14/2026
Location:
District Office/District Wide
Date Available:
08/26/2026
Closing Date:
open until filled
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PreK-5 Instructional and Data Support Specialist (TOSA)
District-wide. This position serves staff located at two of the District's PreK-5 sites. Each site is served by a 0.50 FTE Instructional and Data Support Specialist.
1.00 FTE total
This position begins on August 26, 2026.
Position Description/Qualifications:
The PreK-5 Instructional and Data Support Specialist works to help staff continuously grow their individual and collective instructional capacity to improve student learning. They develop a learning culture that honors the increasing complexity of the work work by providing opportunities for staff to share with one another and assist in improvement without being concerned about evaluation.
The IDSS Specialist provides teacher support in the areas of data collection, organizing and analyzing data, developing Individual Growth Plans, establishing student learning goals, suggesting and curating ideas, strategies and tools, modeling lessons, providing resources for core instruction, intervention and personalized professional development, sharing non-evaluative, formative feedback.
WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:
Student focused; community connected.
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.
Your benefits may include:
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.
All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
Health benefits include:
added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
provider choice with the largest PPO network available
wellness rewards program
Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.
FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity
Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/