Tchr - Grade 3 - Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

General Information

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is seeking a Licensed 3rd Grade Teacher for the School Year 2026‑2027.

• A valid teaching license for Elementary Education issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent‑teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the District.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and schools goals and objectives.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.

This is a 10‑month position working 40 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $59,756 – $113,627.

Maximum hiring step = Step Twenty (20).

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and by selecting the "Teachers" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at https:// and by selecting the "Teachers - Full Time" link.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment and include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax‑free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.