Biology Teacher

3 weeks ago


Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, United States Spring Lake Park Schools Full time

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.

Biology Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Spring Lake Park High School
Start Date: 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 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

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

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and current Minnesota State Secondary Science licensure in 9-12 Life Science, 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 Science 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
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 Associate Principal, Megan Jahnke, at or

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.



Equity is one of Spring Lake Park Schools' core values 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.
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