What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Academic Specialist (.50 FTE) position at Spring Lake Park School District 16?
- has a strong desire to work with elementary level school students
- be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
- strong knowledge and skills in working with struggling readers
- has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
- possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
- has experience with technology strongly desired.
- 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
- teaching students in the area of intervention in the areas of math and reading including phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
- assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
- reporting and communicating to parents and families on an ongoing basis
- engaging in professional development.
JobID: 6616
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Academic Specialist
Elementary School Teaching/Academic Specialist
Date Posted:
7/14/2025
7/14/2025
Location:
Park Terrace Elementary
Park Terrace Elementary
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 for this long term sub position will be an individual who:
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Preferences
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. SLD license and reading endorsement is preferred. 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. 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 teaching license
Salary
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. SLD license and reading endorsement is preferred. 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. 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 teaching license
Salary
Group
Teachers
Position
.5 FTE Teacher
Rate of Pay:
$25,038 - $51,051/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications) - this reflects the .5 FTE (4 hours per day of work)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA
Other
Salary pro-rated based on start date.
How to Apply
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 Lindsay Johnson, Principal, at ljohn2@district16.org or (763) 600-5601.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Salary : $25,038 - $51,051
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