Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry) Teacher

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, and creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry), 1.0 FTE
Spring Lake Park High School
Start Date: 2023-2024 School Year
Duty Days: 185, as determined by teacher contract

Position Overview

The priority of this position is to create the conditions within Spring Lake Park High School for students to successfully navigate science curriculum in the 21st century. Our school has an amazing population of diverse learners, with wide ranging skills.  We are looking for teachers who can create personalized and engaging experiences so that each student feels valued, inspired and has a sense of belonging, resulting in college readiness and aspirations for success.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

• all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of each student;
• in commitment to partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• in creating and fostering an inclusive environment, and meeting academic, social, and emotional needs of each student

Primary Responsibilities

A successful Teacher at Spring Lake Park High School is:

• Focused on knowing each student by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences
• Confident in their abilities to teach in multiple modes (Brick and Mortar, Hybrid and Online)
• Able to approach learning from a student centered platform vs a teacher centered platform
• Innovate and can blend learning across multiple subject areas, and regularly collaborate with peers in learning communities within the school and district
• Interested in ongoing communication with families, not only to report success and struggles, but to build relationships
• An educator who can analyze data, set goals, learn individually and collaboratively, implement new learning, and monitor, assess, and adjust practice

Preferences

We strongly prefer experienced candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues, and the ability to create enthusiasm through science curriculum with students.  Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related in science content.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and current Minnesota State Secondary Science (Physical Science, Physics or Chemistry) licensure, or eligibility, is required.  Candidate must possess highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability work harmoniously with a wide range of students, families, and staff members. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills, and experience working with and celebrating diverse learners.

Licensing Requirements

Current Minnesota Secondary Science (Physical Science, Physics or Chemistry) Licensure, or eligibility, is required.

Salary

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region, determined by teacher salary schedule.

How to Apply

This position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With any inquiries regarding the position, please feel free to contact Spring Lake Park High School Associate Principal, Steve Brady, at [email protected] or (763) 600-5601.

Equity is a priority in Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels a and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

All positions are designed to support the MISSION of the Spring Lake Park Schools:
High Expectations, High Achievement, For All. No Excuses

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

• all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
• in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

The counselor provides services to students, staff and families in the areas of personalized learning, guidance and counseling, school and classroom learning environment, and building leadership and supervision.

Personalized Learning, Guidance and Counseling

• Primary advocate for aligning work of adults, including parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff, to meet student needs, interests, and aspirations
• Work with students and families to develop, access, and use learner profiles and personal learner mapsCreate avenues for ongoing communication, and conduct face-to-face meetings with each student and family on their caseload at least once a year
• Provide support services for students and parents in the area of academic programs, registration, course planning and selection, to achieve 12 college credits by 12th grade
• Work with new students and parents for a successful transition to the school, including development of a personalized onboarding plan
• Confer with students and parents on student learning style and preferences, interests and aspirations
• Provide personalized and proactive college and career planning with students and familiesInterpret test results to students, teachers and parents
• Utilize data for the purposes of student planning, placement, and growth
• Provide information regarding scholarships, dates of college entrance and placement tests, and other post-high school matters
• Provide the opportunity for students to meet with college representatives and career speakers
• Provide appropriate referral to other “pit crew” members (student & family advocates, school psychologists, behavior specialists, assistant principals, etc.), or provide short-term support services as appropriate, for students needing crisis intervention, emotional/social support and/or conflict resolution
• Develops and implements 504 plans, as appropriate
• School and Classroom Learning EnvironmentPartner with school administration and teachers in implementing consistent school and staff expectations and practices, leading to a welcoming and culturally proficient learning community
• Supports teachers and parents in addressing student behaviors related to, or impacting, learning (e.g., academic dishonesty, attendance, tardies, work completion)
• Collaborate with behavior specialists, dean of student, and assistant principals to develop, implement, and refine targeted behavior support plans
• Provides a channel of communication for students to express concerns about the school program
• Administration Partner in regular building-level leadership meetings with school administration
• Assist building administration with supervision of after school and evening functions
• Assist with daily student supervision as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Preferences
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students.  Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.

Qualifications
The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. or higher degree in education or a related area. Counselors will be licensed in one of the following areas: guidance/counseling, special education, social work, teaching or administration (may be enrolled in an administrative program).

Applicants must have the ability and skills to relate to students and be sensitive to their needs, to provide a positive behavioral atmosphere for students, to work cooperatively with individuals and teams, the willingness and skills to use technology, and must have excellent communication with students, parents, and staff. Experience:  Basic child development educational background or knowledge, guidance and counseling.

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota license or eligibility is required.
Counselors will be licensed in one of the following areas: guidance/counseling, special education, social work, teaching or administration (may be enrolled in an administrative program).

Salary
Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region

How to Apply
Position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please feel free to contact Megan Jahnke, Associate Principal [email protected] or (763) 600-5100.

Equity is a priority in Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis- St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

About The Lighthouse:

The Lighthouse is a school for gifted and insatiable learners aligned around:

• Inquiry-based, complex learning, self-direction and collaboration with intellectual peers under the guidance of a nurturing staff providing high expectations, choice and challenge;
• Fostering personalized experiences so that each student feels valued, inspired, challenged, and has a sense of belonging; and
• Resulting in innovative and successful participation in future academic, life and career endeavors.

The successful Lighthouse Facilitator firmly believes:

• all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders, aligning the work of adults around personalizing student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success;
• in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• in professional learning, having demonstrated a commitment to ongoing, personal learning, as well as systemic professional learning.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful Lighthouse Facilitator will create and foster positive relationships with students on the creation of learning designs aligned to competencies and ensure student growth and mastery of academic and life competencies. Specific responsibilities include:

• Co-create learning designs with student, and/or review and revise already created learning designs to ensure they align with SLP competencies;
• Provide curricular resources, digital tools, and materials that students need to implement the learning design;
• Engage in student goal-setting to leverage student projects and learning experiences to demonstrate competency in multiple areas;
• Provide “just-in-time” individual and small group instruction to identified students as needed;
• Planning and tracking of graduation requirements with high school students;
• Communicate with families; and
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as a member of the Teacher/Facilitator team of Lighthouse School.

Preferences

Preference given to those candidates with a Certificate in Gifted Education or a Master’s degree in Gifted education. Previous experience working successfully with elementary or secondary level gifted students and employing differentiated instruction; knowledge and experience with inquiry based learning; and technology skills required. We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and families, have a creative and flexible approach to new ideas and new ways of working, have advanced skills in using learning technology purposefully, and communicate clearly in a supportive and encouraging manner with families, students, and colleagues.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and hold current Minnesota State licensure in Secondary Education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills; highly effective interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.

QUESTIONS:

With questions, please contact Coordinator of Gifted Education and Lighthouse School, Lisa Cisewski, or 763-600-5200.

Equity is one of Spring Lake Park Schools’ core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.