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Welcome to ISD 917 Human Resources

The Human Resources department at Intermediate School District 917 supports our staff by managing recruitment, benefits, and professional development to foster a thriving educational environment. We partner with nine south metro member districts to deliver specialized programs in special education, career and technical education, and alternative learning.

Careers and Opportunities

Explore current openings in special education, support roles, and more through our AppliTrack portal.

Join our purposeful, personalized team committed to equitable student success across sites like Dakota County Technical College. Contact HR for position details or application support.

  • Name  Contact Info

    Director of Human

    Resources

    Nicole Flesner

    651-423-8652

    Benefits Specialist

    Jacob Edlund

    651-423-8493

    Talent Acquisition

    Specialist

    Jessica Huss

    651-423-8381

    HR Assistant

    Amalia Esparza

    651-423-8206


    Do you have specific inquiries? Please email:

    HR@isd917.org 

    Email for: work verification, PSLF, Lane changes, EAC password resets, data requests.

    Jobs@isd917.org

    Email for: Open positions and vacancies.

    Benefits@isd917.org

    Email for: benefits support, benefits website password reset, Leaves of Absence, Paid Family Medical Leave, Retirement. 

  • All name changes require a copy of legal documentation to be sent with this form.

    Legal documentation need only verify the name change. A copy of the entire document is NOT needed. Changing your marital status above does NOT change your taxes. You must do that on the EAC. You can also print out the W-4, and MN W-4, complete and send it with your form.

     Please send via inter-office mail, this completed form & a copy of the legal documentation to:

    Human Resources Assistant - District Office @ DCTC 

    All other changes to your personal information, including tax withholdings, can be completed by you on the Employee Access Center (EAC). Directions to access the EAC can be found on the District website or in the Staff Handbook. You may also email HR@isd917.org should you have difficulties accessing the EAC

  • Current ISD 917 staff can earn UP TO $500 for referring new employees to our district!

    What You Need to Know:

    • To be eligible for a referral bonus, you must submit your referral information via the ISD 917 Online Referral Form before the prospective employee's first day of employment.
    • The referral program applies to new hires only.  Rehires are not eligible.
    • For start dates between July - November:
      • $250 if the new hire works for 90 calendar days
      • $250 if the new hire works for an additional 90 calendar days
    • For start dates between December - June:
      • $250 if the new hire works 90 calendar days (or until the end of the school year)
      • $250 if the new hire continues employment at ISD 917 the next school year