Employment Opportunities

Live and work at the Lakes! Detroit Lakes Public Schools is located in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Situated in the heart of lakes country in West-Central MN, we enjoy sparkling lakes, a mile-long sandy beach, inviting neighboring forests, wetland sanctuaries, numerous golf courses, snowmobile and bike trails, and even a downhill ski/bicycling recreational area. It doesn't take much of an imagination to come up with 4-seasons of recreational activities.  Our community also boasts of ample opportunities for enjoying the fine arts. Log on to www.visitdetroitlakes.com for more information about our growing and progressive community -- with a population of 8,000+,  our community swells to over 20,000+ in population during the summer months when we welcome our summer residents back. Located just 50 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota, we are close to the Tri-college university system, ample shopping, an international airport, and more.

Detroit Lakes Public Schools' current enrollment exceeds 2,700 students (grades K-12), and the district employs over 500  employees.  Our early childhood center, two award-winning elementary schools, and middle and high schools provide excellence in education for our students. 

Join our team! We encourage you to apply by way of our online portal labelled Current Job Opportunities. We are a leading school district in Greater Minnesota and are committed to families and children, and we are a district that values and supports education in our hometown.

Email inquiries may be directed to recruiting@detlakes.k12.mn.us.