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Job Description
Lighthouse Gifted and Talented Facilitator Spring Lake Park School District 16 - 3.6 Spring Lake Park, MN Job Details Full-time $53,228 - $107,781 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account 403(b) Qualifications Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)
Full Job Description JobID:
6941
Position Type:
Lighthouse School/Teacher Facilitator Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
Lighthouse School About Spring Lake Park Schools:
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.
About Spring Lake Park Educators:
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 Lighthouse facilitators support a flexible, student-driven learning environment where students design how they use their time, space, and resources. They guide inquiry-based learning rooted in student passions while ensuring growth in academic, career, and life competencies. The facilitator helps students set and work toward individual goals using learner profiles that reflect strengths, interests, and areas for growth. They provide personalized support through individual and small-group work, foster collaboration among multi-age peers, and create an environment that meets the unique needs of gifted learners while preparing students for life beyond school.
Qualifications/Licensing Requirements:
The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for 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. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.
Preferences:
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.
Salary/Benefits:
Group Teachers Position 1.0 FTE Teacher Rate of Pay $53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications) Benefits Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA Other Salary pro-rated based on start date.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.
QUESTIONS
With questions, please contact Coordinator of Gifted Education and Lighthouse School, Lisa Cisewski, or 763-600-5200. 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.
