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Elementary Music/Theater Specialist

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About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools and Northpoint Elementary School! 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 are 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

This position offers the opportunity for a creative educator to design units of learning that engage K-4 students in multiple areas of the Minnesota Arts standards. The candidate for this position will:

  • Develop students’ interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in music, theater, and/or dance
  • Create an aesthetic understanding and appreciation of the arts by implementing culturally proficient and interdisciplinary approach to unit and lesson design
  • Combine foundational knowledge and skills in an art form with four processes fundamental to the arts:
  • Creating, Performing or Presenting, Responding, and Connecting
  • Develop and document meaningful unit designs including outcomes, assessments, relevant student work and learning experiences, and student progress toward outcomes
  • Model the necessary skills and provide examples of strong work for students
  • Provide a safe, fun and optimal learning environment
  • Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student learning toward outcomes

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

  • has a strong desire to work with K-4th grade students and teach the knowledge and skills in music, theater, and/or dance to elementary school students, and other appropriate learning activities
  • is familiar with assessment for learning practices, including scaffolding learning for students with unique and varied needs
  • can collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
  • possesses a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
  • has experience with learning technology tools and platforms

… 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:
·       teaching students in the area of music, theater, and/or dance education in a cross-curricular manner
·       assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
·       reporting and communicating to parents and families
·       engaging in professional learning.

Preferences

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students.  The candidate will work to leverage and actively honor home languages and cultures, to build global awareness and competence, and to provide equitable access and experiences for each learner.  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. degree.  Additional demonstrated qualifications include:  commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Previous experience working with elementary age students using differentiation, and technology skills preferred. Prefer candidates with experience working with diverse learners in a variety of environments and settings.

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota Elementary K-6 license, Music or Theater License, or other eligibility is required.

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

Those qualified and appropriately licensed  will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please contact Northpoint Elementary School principal Judi Kahoun at [email protected], or 763.600.5700.

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.
 

Lighthouse Gifted and Talented Facilitator

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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.

Academic Specialist – SPED

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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

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:

  • providing guided instruction and specific interventions to accelerate students who are identified as at-risk
    meet the needs of students on IEPs;
  • co-teaching with classroom teachers and working with small groups of students will be necessary for student success

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. degree and current Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education, SLD.  Additional demonstrated qualifications include:  commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Previous experience working with elementary level students using differentiation, guided reading, and technology skills preferred.   Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota Elementary Education, SLD license, or eligibilty, required.

How to Apply
Position will be 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.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Mona Perkins, Principal, at [email protected] or (763) 600-5600.

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.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher 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.

Position Overview:

1.0 FTE Special Education teaching  to work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at Northpoint Elementary School with students in grades K-4.

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…

  • creating and delivering ability and age appropriate lessons in a setting 3 classroom;
  • leading a team of paraprofessionals in meeting students’ needs;
  • 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;
  • maintaining student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance;
    acting as a Case Manager for students in your classroom and participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings; and
  • perform other related duties, as assigned.

Experience:

Desired previous experience/knowledge includes…

  • successfully working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and a strong desire to do so;
  • writing solid Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • applying current trends in the field of behavior interventions and support;
  • utilizing standardized assessment tools;
  • effectively collaborating with a team; and
  • constructively communicating with parent/guardian and team members.

Qualifications:

Must meet these qualifications…A current Minnesota Special Education Teaching License in ASD or ABS.
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two-to-three-person lift).

Salary:

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region.

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 feel free to 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.

Science and Physical Education Specialist

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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
The Elementary Science and Physical Education Specialist will engage students in Grades K-4 in the curricular areas of science and physical education.  The Science and Physical Education specialist will use strong science and physical education instructional practices, provide feedback to students that moves their learning forward, and communicate student learning and progress in science and the physical education with families.

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:

  • Work collaboratively with elementary science specialists across schools to complete curriculum maps, trimester overviews, and initial unit designs using our science competencies, rubrics and learning progressions, aligned to our elementary core resource;
  • Design student work and learning experiences that engage students in challenging, scaffolded tasks and collaborative inquiry;
  • Use instructional strategies aligned to Spring Lake Park’s K-12 Science Framework: anchoring phenomena, conceptual modeling and sense making to understand phenomena, and scientific discourse and argumentation;
  • Use a balanced assessment system, including assessments for, of, and as learning, to provide feedback and determine next steps in student learning;
  • Create a learner-centered environment that allows students to engage with each other and in their learning;
  • Engage in professional learning and coaching to improve instructional practices;
  • Collaborate with colleagues to meet the strengths, interests, and needs of students;
  • Communicates regularly with families to keep them informed of student progress in science

Preferences
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited…

·       excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students; and

·       a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and hold current Minnesota State Teaching Licensure for K-6 elementary education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include:  commitment to the equitable education of all students; effective planning and organizational skills, highly effective interpersonal skills, interest and passion in science, and aligned with district core values and vision.

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota Elementary Education license or eligibility is required.

Salary
Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region

How to Apply
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx. Application deadline is open until filled with a highly qualified person.

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

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Mike Callahan, Principal, at [email protected] or (763) 600-5501.

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.

Science Specialist

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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

The Elementary Science Specialist will engage students in Grades K-4 in the curricular area of science. Science specialists will use strong science instructional practices, provide feedback to students that moves their learning forward, and communicate student learning and progress in science with families.

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:

  • Work collaboratively with elementary science specialists across schools to complete curriculum maps, trimester overviews, and initial unit designs using our science competencies, rubrics and learning progressions, aligned to our elementary core resource;
  • Design student work and learning experiences that engage students in challenging, scaffolded tasks and collaborative inquiry;
  • Use instructional strategies aligned to Spring Lake Park’s K-12 Science Framework: anchoring phenomena, conceptual modeling and sense making to understand phenomena, and scientific discourse and argumentation;
  • Use a balanced assessment system, including assessments for, of, and as learning, to provide feedback and determine next steps in student learning;
  • Create a learner-centered environment that allows students to engage with each other and in their learning;
  • Engage in professional learning and coaching to improve instructional practices;
  • Collaborate with colleagues to meet the strengths, interests, and needs of students;
  • Communicates regularly with families to keep them informed of student progress in science

Preferences

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited…

·       excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students; and

·       a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

Qualifications
The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and hold current Minnesota State Teaching Licensure for K-6 elementary education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include:  commitment to the equitable education of all students; effective planning and organizational skills, highly effective interpersonal skills, interest and passion in science, and aligned with district core values and vision.

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota Elementary Education license or eligibility is required.

Salary
Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region

How to Apply
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx. Application deadline is open until filled with a highly qualified person. Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Mike Callahan, Principal, at [email protected] or (763) 600-5500.

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.