School Year 25/26 - Elementary Teacher- Grade 5, Lynn

School Year 25/26 - Elementary Teacher- Grade 5

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Elementary Teacher- Grade 5

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

1 Early Childhood Center
17 Elementary Schools
1 Public Separate Day School
3 Middle Schools
2 Comprehensive High Schools
1 Vocational High School
1 Early College High School
1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family

*Based on enrollment, this could be a co-teaching position with the Sped Integrated COACh Gr. K-5 teacher.

COACh- Creating Opportunities for Autistic Children

Students who are considered for placement in this program are age appropriate for Pre-K -Gr. 12+ and have a multidisciplinary diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The classrooms are highly structured, well-staffed and offer a consistent and systematic approach to instruction. Behavior specialists and consultation and professional development are available to classroom teachers on an ongoing basis. COACh Classrooms are available for eligible students from ages 3-22yrs old.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Severe, All Levels or Moderate Disabilities PreK-8
SEI Endorsement
Additional content area licensure is encouraged
Licensure requirements and validity are subject to change at the discretion of DESE
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
Experience in urban district/setting preferred
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services for identified students.
Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning and IEP goals.
Participate in Benchmark Assessments and continued Progress Monitoring.
Assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement.
Provide small group instruction for identified students
Professionally communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers/specialists/paraprofessionals in planning instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners.
Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs.
Model effective teaching strategies and ABA techniques.
Provide and organize a variety of materials and resources to support instructional resource.
Use time effectively.
Performing duties as requested by principals.
Communicates high standards and expectations for all students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
180 days per year
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BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

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