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True Openings as of 8/13/2026 Counselor for

Personalized Learning JobID:

7033

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor Date Posted:

8/13/2026

Location:

Westwood Middle 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 Counselors for Personalized Learning serve as a primary advocate for student success by partnering with students, families, teachers, and staff to align support around individual needs, interests, and aspirations. They develop and utilize learner profiles and personal learning plans, facilitate ongoing communication with families, and provide guidance on academic planning, course selection, college and career readiness, and successful school transitions. They use student data and assessment results to support planning, growth, placement, and postsecondary opportunities, including scholarships and college entrance requirements. They coordinate referrals and interventions for students requiring academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or crisis support, and develop 504 plans as appropriate. Collaborate with educators and administrators to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment, address student behavior concerns, implement support plans, and ensure students have a voice in the school community. They also participate in building leadership, student supervision, school events, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licensing Requirements:

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in School Counseling.

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 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.

How to Apply Position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. With inquiries, please feel free to contact Tealie Krugerud at tkruge@district16.org or 763.600.5300. 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. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/13/2026 9:54:20 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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