Position Type:
Teachers, High School

Date Posted:
4/7/2025

Location:
High School

provides academic support through data-driven interventions, culturally responsive strategies, and mentorship,

analyzes standardized test scores to address achievement gaps and guide instructional decisions,

supports underserved and at-risk students by fostering school connectedness, guiding post-secondary planning, and assisting with scholarships,

acts as a liaison between home and school, building relationships with parents and organizing meetings,

collaborates with teachers, Student Support Teams, and PLCs to develop intervention plans and promote equity,

encourages student advocacy, facilitates discussions on social justice, and promotes positive racial relations, and

assists with supervision, attendance, and behavior management while ensuring equitable opportunities for student voice and leadership.

Valid MN Department of Education license in the areas of teaching, counseling, social work, or related area(s).

Ideal candidates:

should have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners,
have the ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents/guardians, and staff,
able to adapt and collaborate effectively in teacher coaching and co-teaching settings,
are proficient with current technology used to support communication, academics, and student progress monitoring, and
have experience in a student support role.

should have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners,

have the ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents/guardians, and staff,

able to adapt and collaborate effectively in teacher coaching and co-teaching settings,

are proficient with current technology used to support communication, academics, and student progress monitoring, and

have experience in a student support role.

Innovative programming

High Student Achievement

Supportive Administration

Instructional Technology

Alternate Compensation and Professional Development Opportunities

Outstanding Community of Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff

Apply online at http://www.wayzataschools.org/apply.

Internal Applicants should complete the Internal Application

Wayzata High School Achievement Specialist
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: 08/18/2025 (Fall 2025)
Compensation Range: $48,949- $115,588 (Depending on Education and Experience)
*Please see Wayzata Education Association Contract for compensation information

Position Description:
Candidates selected to fill the role of Achievement Specialist at Wayzata High School will work directly with students, parents/guardians, and staff to improve student achievement by providing research-based instruction, intervention, and strategies to enhance academic success for students. A Wayzata High School Achievement Specialist:

provides academic support through data-driven interventions, culturally responsive strategies, and mentorship,
analyzes standardized test scores to address achievement gaps and guide instructional decisions,
supports underserved and at-risk students by fostering school connectedness, guiding post-secondary planning, and assisting with scholarships,
acts as a liaison between home and school, building relationships with parents and organizing meetings,
collaborates with teachers, Student Support Teams, and PLCs to develop intervention plans and promote equity,
encourages student advocacy, facilitates discussions on social justice, and promotes positive racial relations, and
assists with supervision, attendance, and behavior management while ensuring equitable opportunities for student voice and leadership.

Qualifications:

Valid MN Department of Education license in the areas of teaching, counseling, social work, or related area(s).
Ideal candidates:
- should have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners,
- have the ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents/guardians, and staff,
- able to adapt and collaborate effectively in teacher coaching and co-teaching settings,
- are proficient with current technology used to support communication, academics, and student progress monitoring, and
- have experience in a student support role.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

About Wayzata Public Schools:
Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!

Why Wayzata Public Schools?

Innovative programming
High Student Achievement
Supportive Administration
Instructional Technology
Alternate Compensation and Professional Development Opportunities
Outstanding Community of Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff

Application procedure:

Apply online at http://www.wayzataschools.org/apply.
Internal Applicants should complete the Internal Application

Selection Procedure:
Applications submitted by April 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm will receive first consideration. Position is open and active until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Wayzata Public Schools is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Accommodations:
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at 763-745-5000.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Tyler Shepard, Associate Principal, with questions specific to this vacancy: Tyler.Shepard@wayzataschools.org, 763-745-6613.

Wayzata High School Achievement Specialist, 1.0 FTE

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