Lakes International Language Academy (District)

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, a mid-sized suburb approximately 30 miles north of the Twin Cities. Our staff brings the world to our students every day - literally. Many of them have lived outside of the United States, residing on numerous continents around the world. Whether a teacher from another country, or an administrative assistant from the local community, you’ll find LILA is truly a unique place to belong. As a Chinese and Spanish immersion school, some of our positions require competency in a second language. But, not all! If you are a high school graduate, college graduate, or retiree looking to supplement your income, LILA has employment opportunities available. Our Human Resources team looks forward to working with you to uncover your talents and find a position you’ll love. Join our community of talented, committed, and caring educators today - YOU are welcome here!

Our Mission: To prepare tomorrow’s critical thinkers and global citizens through language acquisition and inquiry-driven study. Our Vision: To deliver a high-caliber education from a global perspective that combines second-language acquisition with a proven inquiry-based learning approach, enhancing individual achievement, and building community connections. Our Action Statements: Think for myself. Think about others. Think beyond today.

Lakes International Language Academy—District 4116 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 210 I. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants for school employment and school employees. II. General Statement Policy A. It is Lakes International Language Academy (the school’s) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, reprisal for protected activities, family care leave status or veteran status. The school also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. B. The school prohibits discrimination and discrimination in the form of harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute harassment and the school’s internal procedures for addressing complaints of harassment, please refer to Policy 312 Harassment and Violence. More information about nondiscrimination, whistleblowing, and reporting can be found in Policy 205 Employee Disability Nondiscrimination and Policy 230 Whistleblower Protection. C. This policy applies to all areas of employment including hiring, discharge, promotion, compensation, or any privileges of employment. D. Any person wishing to report complaints regarding discrimination may contact the Principal, Director, Executive Director, Human Rights Officer or employee’s supervisor. Adopted: 05/17/04 Amended: 01/03/05 Amended: 09/16/10 Amended: 09/19/14