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Anticipated Openings 2024-2025 School Year – Speech Language Pathologist

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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.

Program Information:

This position will work with students district wide and their families, servicing students in General and Special Education settings within Spring Lake Park schools.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will provide excellent instruction and case management skills to students with speech/language and other types of disabilities.  This includes:

  • providing direct instruction to students;
  • working collaboratively with school staff and family homes, while managing all aspects of due process procedures and mandates;
  • communicating with parents to provide regular updates on student successes and challenges;
  • collaborating with principals, special education coordinator and staff, and professional learning communities, to ensure student needs are being met; and
  • maintaining student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance

… 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 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.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…a M.A./M.S. or Ph.D. degree;

  • current Minnesota State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology;
  • creative planning and organizational skills, and
  • highly effective interpersonal skills
  • We will consider and support clinical fellows who are looking to gain authentic school speech experience.

Salary:

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 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 Cyndi Steinke, Student Services Management Assistant, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

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.

Executive Director

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Mission:
International Spanish Language Academy, a Pre-K through 5th grade Spanish immersion community, empowers the whole child by nurturing the development of personal growth, strong character, academic excellence, and global vision.

About the Position:
We are seeking an extraordinary individual to lead the International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) into our next phase as a growing school. This individual should have a passion for elementary education, diversity, innovation, and language immersion. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the school. They will be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the School Board and will participate in Board committees as well. The Executive Director will be supported by an engaged parent community, Board committees, an involved PTO, and a knowledgeable authorizer, IQS. Most importantly, this person will supervise a talented and enthusiastic international staff of globally-minded individuals. ISLA’s Executive Director will have successful experience in leadership and embody the International Baccalaureate (IB) attributes that are taught to ISLA students. They will help fulfill ISLA’s mission and support ISLA’s continued growth.

About the School:
International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) is a growing Spanish immersion charter school. It opened in the fall of 2007 as a public elementary school and expanded further with a private pre kindergarten program (El Nido) in 2021. It is located in Edina, Minnesota and currently serves just over 400 students in grades PreK-6. ISLA is a public charter school centralizing its focus around full Spanish language immersion programming. This method of instruction, along with a rigorous academic program, provides students with a high level of proficiency in both Spanish and English. ISLA promotes strong character through the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme, also referred to as PYP. PYP promotes the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds. The program encompasses social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic success. ISLA values our global community and strives to make connections by respecting and understanding the views, values, and traditions of individuals and cultures. Our school provides a quality education that prepares critically thinking, socially capable, culturally aware young people to thrive in a diverse, global society.

In accordance with MN124E.12

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director Position

  • Effective Communication
    • Work with administration to ensure there is a developed and effective system of communication among teachers, staff, the School Board, students, and parents
    • Articulate educational programs and needs to the community
    • Grow ISLA’s presence to present and potential stakeholders through English and Spanish media opportunities as well as building relationships
  • Personnel Leadership
    • Ensure that employment legal requirements are met
    • Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
    • Recruit, interview, and select staff in close partnership with the HR Committee in support of the school’s mission
    • Ensure that all staff receive appropriate onboarding, training, evaluation, and oversight
    • Review and revise staff job descriptions in collaboration with the School Board and HR Committee for any leadership and non-classroom positions
  • Strategic Leadership of Operations
    • Oversee execution of ISLA’s strategic plan
    • Ensure implementation of all school policies
    • Collaborate with the Governance Committee when new/revised policies are needed, and/or when there are barriers to executing current policies
  •  Financial Management
    • Prepare the overall school budget, and work to ensure all expenditures are within limits and in alignment with school priorities
    • Research funding sources, and write funding proposals to increase the financial health of the school
    • Ensure that the school complies with all applicable legal requirements relating to taxation, finances, and withholding payments
    • Oversee preparation and dissemination of financial reports to required stakeholders
    • Work closely with the school’s Business Manager to meet associated deadlines
  • Legal and Compliance Management
    • Work with the school’s authorizer (IQS) to ensure compliance with charter school regulations and other applicable laws
    • Ensure that personnel, student, and volunteer data are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
  • Community Relationships 
    • Maintain a positive relationship with the school’s authorizer (IQS)
    • Oversee the development and implementation of the school marketing plan
    • Participate in community affairs to understand the needs and perspectives of various stakeholders
    • Attend a reasonable number of student and staff events
    • Seek to stay informed about educational policies, practices and trends, especially those that could/would advance the ongoing quality of the ISLA school educational environment
  • Instruction and Assessment Leadership
    • Collaborate closely with members of the administrative team, clearly delineating roles and delegating responsibilities
    • Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of curricula, programs, and services
    • Ensure the curricula, programs, and services offered by ISLA are aligned with the school’s mission
    • Support direct reports, inclusive of teachers, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, IB coordinator, administrative assistant and operations manager/bookkeeper, etc.
  • Equity Championship
    • Guide school outreach efforts to build and support the growth of a diverse student population
    • Lead and ensure the effectiveness of institutional-level changes to address issues of systemic bias that impact diversity, equity and inclusion
    • Engage, inspire, and support the involvement and inclusion of community members in the strategic equity goals

ECFE Teacher – (1.0 FTE) – has been posted. EdPost ID # 426881

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ECSE Special Education Teacher  B-5
Family Learning Center and District Wide
For More Information contact: Danielle Fields at [email protected]

Position Start Date:  July 1, 2024 (stretch calendar July-June)
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Responsible To:  Building Principal; Special Education Director/Supervisor
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in ECSE
Compensation: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Plan for, develop and implement individual family service plans and individualized education programs and instruction for children in their home or early childhood setting in collaboration with caregivers, and other educational professionals and administrators. See attachment.

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Application review process is ongoing until filled. Please apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted).

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Native American Program Student and Family Advocate

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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.

Position Overview
A successful Native American Program Student and Family Advocate candidate will be responsible for:

  • Building positive relationships with Native American students and support their needs by collaborating with other student support staff to develop academic or social, emotional and/or behavioral support plans as necessary.
  • Organizing and facilitating Native American student affinity groups, including content and materials.
  • Organizing and facilitating the Native American Parent Advisory Committee, in accordance with the American Indian Education Aid (AIEA) grant through the Minnesota Department of Education, including content and materials.
  • Planning and participating in cultural events for Native American families with the parent committee such as, but not limited to: evening family meal events, winter storytelling events, and End of the Year celebrations.
  • Communicating with families regarding what students are learning and doing in the program, available resources, and upcoming school and Native American community events.
  • Raising awareness and coordinate programming for important days in the Native American community.
    Coordinate field trips for Native American students.
  • Collaborating with district staff to collect data regarding Native American students and experiences in Spring Lake Park Schools to determine needs.
  • Representing district in trainings or groups such as  Metro Indian Education Gatherings (quarterly), MDE Dream Catcher Program, MIEA conference or other as assigned
  • Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor

    … firmly believes:

  • All student can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influences by focusing in 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 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 students 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.

Preferences:
We strongly prefer candidates who have experience working with youth of a variety of ages and a strong knowledge of Native American history, tribal government, culture, and ways of knowing. Indigenous language knowledge is preferred, but not required. Demonstrated experience in working effectively in collaboration with colleagues and families is desired. Candidates with experience working in a diverse community are preferred.

Must have reliable transportation as travel between school buildings across the district is required.  Must also have the ability to maintain regular work attendance, including completing an assigned day or evening event.  Must be physically working in the building or on-site.

Qualifications
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, multicultural studies, or related fields are preferred, not required. The successful candidate must be a high school graduate with applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in this role. Additional demonstrated qualifications include commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills; highly effective interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online. Please direct inquiries to Sandra Saucedo-Falagan, District Coordinator of Culturally Proficient Practices, [email protected]

Equity is a priority for 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.
 

High School Math Teacher, 1.0 FTE

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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, 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.

Math Teacher, 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 math or 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 math 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 math content.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and current Minnesota State Secondary Mathematics (5-12 or 7-12) 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 Mathematics 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 Principal, Matthew Boucher, at [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.

High School Industrial Technology Teacher

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One full-time (1.0 FTE) Industrial Technology (Welding/Machinging) Teaching position is available beginning the 2024-25 school year at Forest Lake Area Senior High School.  Candidates must have the ability to teach general welding and robotics.