Science Specialist - Spanish Immersion

Position Details

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 5/1/2026

Location:

Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion

Hello from 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 northwest 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.

Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs—challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.

Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.

Our elementary science specialists engage students in inquiry‑driven, hands‑on science learning that sparks curiosity and builds deep understanding through real‑world phenomena and current scientific issues. Students develop transferable skills—including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, and data analysis—through challenging, scaffolded tasks and collaborative inquiry. Learning experiences are designed to emphasize anchor phenomena, sense‑making, conceptual modeling, and scientific discourse.

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Elementary Education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.

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. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Rate of Pay: $53,228–$107,781 per school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications). Salary pro‑rated based on start date.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online. Final date to receive applications is open until filled with a highly qualified person. Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. With inquiries, please feel free to contact Jaime Nymann, Principal, at jnyman or (763) 600‑5801.

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.