1. JobID: 1587
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4. Position Type:
5. High School Teaching
6. Date Posted:
7. 2/17/2026
8. Location:
9. Dean Lakes Education Center
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11. SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a Graphic Communication/Video Game Design Teacher in the Career and Technical Education department beginning in August 2026 at Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.
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13. SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
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15. Description:
16. Graphic Communication/Video Game Design Teacher, 8 hours per day for 185 Contract Days.
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18. Job Summary:
19. Provide instruction in the content area. Responsibilities include lesson planning and instruction, conducting ongoing assessment, monitoring student attendance, collaborating with other staff, and keeping student records.
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21. Qualifications:
22. Minnesota Teaching License in Communications Technology Careers or ability to achieve through relevant industry experience.
23. Industry Experience in the content area.
24. Ability to build successful relationships with students and staff.
25. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
26. Experience working with multicultural populations and English language learners preferred.
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28. Pay & Benefits:
29. The pay range for this position is: $55,000-102,000 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
30. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
31. Dependent Care FSA
32. Generous Sick Time
33. Personal Time Off
34. Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
35. Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
36. 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
37. TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
38. Long Term Disability
39. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
40. Pet Insurance
41. Application Procedure:
42. Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
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44. Selection Procedure:
45. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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