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Special Education Paraprofessional – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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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.

Location: Northpoint Elementary, Spring Lake Park High School

Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K-12 in a center-based classroom as well as general education classrooms.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receiving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained, contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010)
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • being able to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

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.

Behavior Paraprofessional

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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 Behavior Paraprofessional at Northpoint Elementary School, helping to support Behavior Specialist teachers and students in grades K-4 to create and carry out behavior plans for both Special Education and non-Special Education students.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • hold a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • complete 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receive a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment; The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained. Please contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010;
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision;
  • and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions: Physical demands of this position include:

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • potential physical restraint of students
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:

Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is 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 contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant – Student Support Services, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

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.

Math Teacher

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Full Time(1.0) Mathematics teaching position is available beginning the 2023-2024 school year at the Forest Lake Area Senior High School for a relational team player with a passion for teaching high school Mathematics.  Ability to teach a variety of courses.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Educator Apprentice

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Educator Apprentice, Elementary

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.

Locations: Centerview Elementary, Northpoint Elementary, Park Terrace Elementary, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion

Position Description:

The Apprentice Teacher position is a two-year program which provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals interested in pursuing a career in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. It is preferred that Apprentice Teachers are actively enrolled, or plan to enroll, in teacher licensure programs. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from strong veteran teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Apprentice Teachers will also offer teacher support with a variety of work inside and outside of the classroom, including teaching intervention and/or enrichment groups, organizing student events, and developing positive relationships with students. Through full participation in summer and school-year professional development, as well as regular meetings with continuous improvement and innovation coaches, Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the two-year experience, Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for a teaching position.

Qualifications:
Must hold a BA/BS Degree

Salary Schedule:

Effective July 1, 2022

Step 1 – Seek Bachelor’s Degree – Currently hold BA
1                           $20.50                               $23.50

2                           $22.50                               $25.50

Benefits:
Dental, FSA, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Medical, 403b

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

Spring Lake Park Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

With inquiries, please feel free to contact Patchia Xiong Vang, Human Resources Generalist, [email protected] or 763-600-5013.

Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college and career ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.  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.

Speech and Language Pathologist Starting 23/24 School Year

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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 Centerview Elementary School, grades K-4.

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.

 

Resident Teacher Counselor for Personalized Learning

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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.

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 succes

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 map
  • Create avenues for ongoing communication, and conduct face-to-face meetings with students and families as needed
  • 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 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
  • 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.

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.

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 preferred or in a 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 Steve Brady at [email protected], 763.600.5300.

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.