Summary

High School Teaching | English | Spring Lake Park High School | Post Date: 10/14/2024

Description

 
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.

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Spring Lake Park High School
Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year

Position Overview
The priority of this position is to create the conditions within Spring Lake Park High School for students to successfully navigate business 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.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar and syntax.

Essential Functions

  • Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to personalized learning and small group instruction, and student learning.
  • Develops unit plans and instructional materials and translates unit and trimester plans into learning experiences that challenge each student, and incorporates flexible use of time, space and resources. 
  • Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.
  • Effectively assesses and communicates each students progress in their learning with the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure each student is known by name, strength, interest and need and this information is harnessed to ensure each student experiences success and graduates with post secondary plans.

    • 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

    English Language Arts/Communication Arts Licensure

    We strongly prefer experienced candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues, and the ability to create enthusiasm through ELA 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 ELA content. 

     
    Qualifications
     
    The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree. 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 5-12, or 7-12 English Language Arts/Communication Arts Licensure, or eligibility, 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 mbouch@district16.org or (763) 600-5100.

    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.