Elementary Specialist- Part Time, FTE 0.6

About the role

Candidates selected to fill the role of Elementary Specialist Teacher for Wayzata Public Schools will be given the great responsibility of continuing our long-standing commitment to academic excellence. This will be done through the design and delivery of instruction that ensures the success of a diverse population of learners. In addition, you will be responsible for building positive relationships and working collaboratively with students, parents, and staff members to foster a positive experience for the entire learning community.

Responsibilities

• Work with only Kindergarten students in the areas of music, art, physical education, and technology.
• Design and deliver instruction that ensures the success of a diverse population of learners.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff members to foster a positive learning environment.
• Apply local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain applicable student records to demonstrate improvement in behavior.
• Operate a computer and applicable software applications.

Requirements

• Previous elementary teaching experience is preferred.
• A valid MN K-5 Elementary Teaching License is required.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Deep knowledge of elementary pedagogy.
• Understanding of Social, Emotional and Behavior Development and Acquisition.
• Understanding of school-wide assessments.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Record keeping principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of elementary pedagogy.
• Understanding of Social, Emotional and Behavior Development and Acquisition.
• Understanding of school-wide assessments.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Record keeping principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Managing classroom behavior.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners.
• The ability to calmly and effectively deal with a variety of unexpected circumstances.
• Proficiency with current technology used to support communication, academics, and student progress monitoring.
• Organization and implementation of school-wide testing protocols.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Pay

Compensation Range: $52,308- $123,452 (Depending on Education and Experience, Prorated on FTE)

Schedule

Every day for grades 2, 3 and 4. Each grade level being 1 hour of teaching).

Starting Fall 2026