Academic Specialist K-4; Special Education Licensed

Openings as of Thursday, July 16, 2026

Academic Specialist K-4;
Special Education Licensed

• Job
• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / Academic Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Full Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE Teacher
• Rate of Pay: $53,228-$107,781 per school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)

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.

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 culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

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.

• Use diagnostic assessments to identify each learner’s skill needs.
• Provide individualized, evidence-based interventions to build foundational understanding while supporting progress toward core curriculum goals.
• Design engaging, motivating learning experiences that reflect students’ interests.
• Use assessment for learning strategies to guide next steps and monitor growth.
• Collaborate closely with case managers, general education teachers, and related service providers.
• Actively contribute to IEP and evaluation meetings to support student success.

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Learning Disabilities. Additional demonstrated qualifications include:

• Commitment to the equitable education of all students.
• Creative planning and organizational skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.

• Experience collaborating with colleagues and working with students.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, e.g., graduate-level work or earned degree.
• Participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.
• Experience working with diverse learners.

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 inquiries, please feel free to contact Lindsay Johnson, Principal, at ljohn2 or .

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.